This is a real Sleeping Beauty - a revival of the Royal Ballet's first ever production, which had been in mothballs for nearly 40 years before artistic director Monica Mason gave it the kiss of life... more
For its last programme of the 2010-11 season the Royal Ballet is performing this triple bill of two big ballets and one dainty one. All three are significant works but together they make for an unbalanced trio... 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
A chance encounter between the designer Paul Smith and a young dancer led the sultan of stripes into an intriguing relationship with The Royal Ballet. Here the fashion mogul turned snapper focuses on its brightest stars... 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
The seasonal ballet staple, The Nutcracker, is a gentle, true and elegant performance, powerful and serious enough to bring a lump to the throat.... more
Edward Watson makes a hugely assured debut dancing Crown Prince Rudolf - the most demanding male lead in all classical ballet - in Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling.... more
Even by the currently stellar standards of The Royal Ballet, Steven McRae jumps out. Sarah Frater was captivated by his pin-perfect dancing and distinctive looks.... 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
The company shone as the Royal Ballet leapt into action at the start of its 2006/07 season. But it was the men, says Sarah Frater, who dominated.... more
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