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Sweet summer and new hay in Tales of Beatrix Potter

15.12.09

The glorious sets and costumes in Les Patineurs and Tales of Beatrix Potter are a magical mix of nostalgia and restraint.... more

Nicky Haslam: lord of the dance

06.11.09

Nicky Haslam has been to more parties than anyone and knows how to make an evening fizz: start planning three months ahead; decorate the ceiling; invite Paris Hilton; and never, ever engage the host in conversation... more

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

Diaghilev the great mischief-maker

16.10.09

Serge Diaghilev’s arrival in Paris 100 years ago forever changed classical dance... more

Tired Carlos Acosta can make the heart leap

24.07.09

Carlos Acosta arrived on the dance scene a decade ago, and there’s been unreserved raving ever since.... more

25 reasons to go to The Edinburgh Festival

01.07.09

After last year's letdown, the world's largest arts festival has got its act together to offer a thrilling array of entertainment next month.... more

Royal Ballet misses the wild magic of Isadora

12.03.09

With so few new productions at The Royal Ballet, Isadora feels like a missed opportunity. No such thought with Dances At A Gathering.... more

Restraint and innocence in Ondine

01.12.08

You half think the Opera House big-wigs doubt Ondine’s appeal for audiences, yet within minutes of the curtain you are captivated.... 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

Royal Opera House will broadcast live to cinemas

22.07.08

The Royal Opera House is to broadcast operas and ballets live to cinemas across Britain this autumn... more

An emotional business

24.04.08

Balanchine's Serenade opened The Royal Ballet’s triple bill at the Opera House last night and easily eclipsed all else.... more

Acid house at the opera house?

01.04.08

Wayne McGregor plays mind games with his dance creations at Sadler's Wells and now he is at the heart of plans to pull the cool crowd into Covent Garden. ... more

Sylvia's foxy frolics

21.01.08

Frederick Ashton's Sylvia has a mildly Carry On tone and is a sunlit upland of a ballet, with gorgeous sets and foxy costumes.... more

New light on old friend

09.01.08

English National Ballet's production of Swan Lake is gorgeously done in the opening two acts, but murky lighting in the later scenes make it hard for the audience to follow the action.... more

Beatrix Potter springs to life with Royal Ballet

24.12.07

The Royal Ballet's Tales of Beatrix Potter will grate with many grown-ups but it's the sweetest of entertainment for young children.... more

Lots of charm but little oomph

10.10.07

If you could change the order, and oomph up some of the dancing, this mixed bill from the Birmingham Royal Ballet would be something to talk about.... more

Darcey bows out gracefully

16.05.07

As fans struggle to accept Darcey Bussell is leaving The Royal Ballet, the ballerina says she'll miss the limelight as she performs her farewell show.... more

Hytner's back in an epic season at Covent Garden

04.04.07

Nicholas Hytner is to return to the Royal Opera House after a 20 year absence, as the Royal Opera House annouces an epic 2007/08 season.... more

The show is awash with emotion

15.03.07

Featuring a giant water tank, Sasha Waltz's cheese-free version of Dido and Aeneas is spectacular but often muddled, says Sarah Frater.... more

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