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Death, birth and bolero in Morphoses

2009-10-21T23:00:00Z

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

Will Alice be weird in Wonderland?

2009-08-19T09:22:34Z

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

By Ek, the disruptive rebel is back

2009-02-02T00:00:00Z

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

Seven heaven as Brits grab top acting gongs at Emmys

2008-11-25T09:38:20Z

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

Theatre

2008-10-02T10:15:37Z

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.

Morphoses fulfils its promise

2008-09-24T23:00:00Z

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

Boyz are getting older

2008-05-07T23:00:00Z

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

Where are the modern classics?

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

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

A lacklustre ballet

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

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.

Big in 2008

2007-12-28T08:54:31Z

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

Living up to the hype

2007-09-19T23:00:00Z

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.

Gritty Bolshoi does away with fairies and swans

2007-08-13T23:00:00Z

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.

It was absolute agony

2007-07-31T09:35:19Z

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.

Larks but no sparks

2007-07-15T23:00:00Z

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.

Gala event for the Ballet Boyz

2007-07-10T15:29:30Z

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

The summer's hottest tickets

2007-06-20T11:33:41Z

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.

Stressing the pointe

2007-05-29T09:24:52Z

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.

US twin for new London dance company

2007-01-05T09:27:33Z

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

Alina is a woman transformed

2006-11-20T00:00:00Z

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.

Bonelli wakes up

2006-10-30T00:00:00Z

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.