The secret is out. The Royal Ballet has some of the best dancers, and best actors, around - and they aren't fazed by the 02. Romeo and Juliet is a triumph of nerve and talent... more
From Strictly Come Dancing to the Royal Ballet at the O2, today’s performers and choreographers are finding a whole new audience. Our critic Sarah Frater guides you through London’s booming scene... more
Performance by Royal Ballet dancers Carlos Acosta and Tamara Rojo is at the heart of an explosion in the popularity of the art form set to sweep Britain next year... more
As Romeo and Juliet is a cornerstone of The Royal Ballet's repertory, you'd expect them to snap to it every time they dance Kenneth MacMillan's landmark ballet... more
Dancing hippies in Hair, Domingo’s return and Lily and Dizzee sharing a stage — the best way to get through the dark months is to book something to look forward to... more
Ballet lessons are all the rage in and out of school – and not just among girls. Here are some of the best places for men to kick up their heels.... more
The English National Ballet's Strictly Gershwin is a jaw-dropping folly in which lame sets, poor projections and ballet dancers on rollerblades conspire to create a silly, sorry spectacle.... more
The Shen Jun show is dated and sentimental, with comically bad compères, laughably awful film projections and dance routines that would make panto producers blush.... more
Galas can be good fun and even if they're not, knowing it's all for a Cause will usually win you over. But it was borderline at the Royal Opera House Gala, says Sarah Frater.... more
The Royal Opera House's free, open-air screenings of ballet and opera have become essential events. This summer there are a trio of classics to choose from.... more
This excerpt ballet was just the thing to cheer you up on a January night, says Sarah Frater. But Rhapsody star Carlos Acosta maybe needs to slow down a bit.... more
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
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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