http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-1592-frederick-ashton/topic-rss.do Frederick Ashton RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23765699-nicky-haslam-lord-of-the-dance.do 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 2009-11-06T15:04:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23759674-death-birth-and-bolero-in-morphoses.do It was good to see Wendy Whelan and Leanne Benjamin at Sadler’s Wells for Morphoses, says Sarah Frater. 2009-10-21T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23757586-diaghilev-the-great-mischief-maker.do Serge Diaghilev’s arrival in Paris 100 years ago forever changed classical dance 2009-10-15T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23723780-tired-carlos-acosta-can-make-the-heart-leap.do Carlos Acosta arrived on the dance scene a decade ago, and there’s been unreserved raving ever since. 2009-07-23T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23714134-25-reasons-to-go-to-the-edinburgh-festival.do 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. 2009-07-01T07:57:38Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23661404-royal-ballet-misses-the-wild-magic-of-isadora.do With so few new productions at The Royal Ballet, Isadora feels like a missed opportunity. No such thought with Dances At A Gathering. 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23594981-restraint-and-innocence-in-ondine.do You half think the Opera House big-wigs doubt Ondine’s appeal for audiences, yet within minutes of the curtain you are captivated. 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23560161-morphoses-fulfils-its-promise.do All eyes were on Christopher Wheeldon to see if the Royal Ballet trained, New York-based choreographer could follow through. 2008-09-24T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23518909-royal-opera-house-will-broadcast-live-to-cinemas.do The Royal Opera House is to broadcast operas and ballets live to cinemas across Britain this autumn 2008-07-22T08:25:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23480097-an-emotional-business.do Balanchine's Serenade opened The Royal Ballet’s triple bill at the Opera House last night and easily eclipsed all else. 2008-04-23T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23470508-acid-house-at-the-opera-house.do 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. 2008-04-01T10:35:56Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23433321-sylvias-foxy-frolics.do Frederick Ashton's Sylvia has a mildly Carry On tone and is a sunlit upland of a ballet, with gorgeous sets and foxy costumes. 2008-01-21T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23431460-new-light-on-old-friend.do 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. 2008-01-09T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23429412-beatrix-potter-springs-to-life-with-royal-ballet.do The Royal Ballet's Tales of Beatrix Potter will grate with many grown-ups but it's the sweetest of entertainment for young children. 2007-12-24T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23416054-lots-of-charm-but-little-oomph.do 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. 2007-10-09T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23396566-darcey-bows-out-gracefully.do 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. 2007-05-15T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23391488-hytners-back-in-an-epic-season-at-covent-garden.do 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. 2007-04-04T10:30:56Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23389014-the-show-is-awash-with-emotion.do Featuring a giant water tank, Sasha Waltz's cheese-free version of Dido and Aeneas is spectacular but often muddled, says Sarah Frater. 2007-03-15T00:00:00Z