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Death, birth and bolero in Morphoses

22.10.09
It was good to see Wendy Whelan and Leanne Benjamin at Sadler’s Wells for Morphoses, says Sarah Frater.... more

Will Alice be weird in Wonderland?

19.08.09
The world's hottest choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon, is to make a full-length ballet for Covent Garden out of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland... more

By Ek, the disruptive rebel is back

02.02.09
This surprise and slightly underrehearsed-revival of Mats Ek's Carmen reminds you of Ek's humanity, and also his radicalism.... more

Seven heaven as Brits grab top acting gongs at Emmys

25.11.08
British acting talent led a sweep of the International Emmys, helping land seven of the 10 awards at stake... more

Theatre

08.10.08
Big musicals may dominate the West End and box office receipts, but straight drama continues to thrive. These are the key people who make this city the global capital of theatre. ... more

Morphoses fulfils its promise

25.09.08
All eyes were on Christopher Wheeldon to see if the Royal Ballet trained, New York-based choreographer could follow through. ... more

Boyz are getting older

08.05.08
Michael Nunn and William Trevitt still have charisma, but the gallop of time means The Ballet Boyz are not as nimble as they were.... more

Where are the modern classics?

19.03.08
The New York City Ballet dancers make some interesting shapes but there is not enough emotional shading in their latest production.... more

A lacklustre ballet

29.02.08
Christopher Wheeldon is a talented choreographer, but struggles when it comes to multimedia, as his new piece for the Royal Ballet's Mixed bill suggests.... more

Big in 2008

28.12.07
From pop to classical music to contemporary art, our critics name the young stars who will make their mark in the coming year.... more

Living up to the hype

20.09.07
Wonderfully danced but with no story, this collection of plotless ballets at Sadler's Wells will try the patience of all but the most commited modernists.... more

Gritty Bolshoi does away with fairies and swans

14.08.07
Famous for old-style, super-traditional ballets, this mixed bill of new and recent-ish work from the Bolshoi gave the dancers a bold and emotional frankness we rarely see.... more

It was absolute agony

31.07.07
Leading British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon tells of the struggle that went into his work with the Bolshoi - and his helping hand from the Ballet Boyz.... more

Larks but no sparks

16.07.07
There was a good mix of old favourites and new work at the Ballet Boyz gala staged for the Royal Festival Hall re-opening celebrations.... more

Gala event for the Ballet Boyz

10.07.07
The Ballet Boyz take part in a gala event at the Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday July 11.... more

The summer's hottest tickets

20.06.07
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more

Stressing the pointe

29.05.07
Choreographer Javier De Frutos will take a triple bill of work to the Venice Biennale this year and is as committed to visceral dance as ever.... more

US twin for new London dance company

05.01.07
One of the world's leading classical choreographers is setting up a dance company with bases in London and New York.... more

Alina is a woman transformed

20.11.06
Alina Cojocaru is a very special ballerina, but many feared she has been hampered by her restraint and delicacy. She answers her doubters in the Royal Ballet's Triple Bill, says Sarah Frater.... more

Bonelli wakes up

30.10.06
Injury stopped Johan Kobborg from making his scheduled appearance in Sleeping Beauty. He was replaced with Federico Bonelli at the last minute but few in the audience were complaining.... more

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