The Mariinsky looked so sexy and so good in their Balanchine triple bill that you half wished they'd dance only the Russian-born choreographer’s work. ... more
Flamboyant designer Zandra Rhodes has created the costumes and set for Verdi's Aida. But can she make it the Christmas hit the English National Opera so desperately needs?... more
Tsakane Valentine Maswanganyi was raised in a 'matchbox' house in Soweto. Now she is one of the hottest talents in London, starring as new Carmen Jones.... more
Artistic director Jude Kelly's first production, Carmen Jones, is about to be unveiled at the Festival Hall. It's what this place is made for, she says.... more
Even fans of Matthew Bourne will wince at The Car Man whose character clichés and emotional histrionics leave the audience numb, says Sarah Frater.... more
Britain's favourite satirist says he's given up on the Prime Minister, taken up translating for the stage and is not sorry that he made a fool of Margaret Beckett.... more
Covent Garden's new Carmen is physical and sexy and has it all: bondage, cleavage, animals, acrobats and a tenor to die for, says Fiona Maddocks.... more
The Wigmore Hall has no time for such frivolous concepts as "child prodigy"; either players are good enough to perform there, or they are not. At the age of 14, Benjamin Grosvenor clearly is.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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