The Royal Ballet doesn’t bring its Nutcracker down from the loft every year, but no production more reliably begins the festive season.The 1984 production by Sir Peter Wright – 96 and still ...

At this performance, the 501st by the Royal Ballet, the lead roles were taken by both established dancers alongside some debuts.The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House was back to full force after ...

For some people, the festive season starts with The Nutcracker. And as it happens, this year the opening night of Sir Peter Wright’s production for the Royal Ballet was also the performance beamed ...

From London’s beautifully refurbished Covent Garden Opera House comes this elegant new production with one of Tchaikovsky’s most enduring scores for the ballet. Generations of audiences have ...

The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker is grand and gilded, a Christmas treat on a handsome scale. From its mighty growing Christmas tree to Yasmine Naghdi’s poised Sugar Plum Fairy, it’s an evening ...

The Old Opera House Dance Studio will present The Nutcracker ballet on December 16 & 17 at 7:30pm and December 18 & 19 at 2:30pm. Directed and Choreographed by Amanda Cipriano, this delightful ...

The cost of true repentance The Winter’s Tale has returned to the Royal Opera House – its Opening Night on Friday evening was quite wonderful, with sublime dancing that transmitted the sadness ...

Reviews Mar 31, 2025 by Siobhan Murphy Royal Opera House, London Natalia Osipova (right) in Prodigal Son, part of Royal Ballet's Balanchine: Three Signature Works at the Royal Opera House. Photo ...

LONDON — It’s been 17 years since the Royal Ballet named Wayne McGregor its resident choreographer in 2006. McGregor came from a contemporary dance background and had little experience working ...