BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET'S DUST, Milton Keynes Theatre
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Apr 30, 2020
I've written about Dust, Akram Khan's work for English National Ballet World War One programme, Lest We Forget, several times. Somehow, each time, even knowing what's coming, it still packs a chilling, earth shattering punch both through the screen and on stage.
VIDEO: English National Ballet Streams BROKEN WINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 23, 2020
English National Ballet has launched their series Wednesday Watch Parties with the 2016 production of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's critically acclaimed Broken Wings, featuring Tamara Rojo in the role of Frida Kahlo alongside legendary ballet star Irek Mukhamedov as Diego Rivera. The music, by Peter Salem, is performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET - BROKEN WINGS, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Apr 23, 2020
Admirably enhancing their “at home” offering, in addition to regular live streams of company class and chair-based dance classes for those with limited mobility, English National Ballet now bring us Wednesday Watchalongs, a weekly opportunity to experience key work from their back-catalogue for no extra cost.
At The Home Barre: The Best Online Ballet and Contemporary Dance Classes
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Apr 8, 2020
The dance studios and weekly classes are all long gone, so what are budding dancers doing to stay in shape now? Luckily, the dance community are a highly disciplined, generous bunch. While we all indulge in some heavy isolation snacking, it's this lot's job to remain fit and healthy. Fortunately for us, they're imparting their knowledge through a selection of live streams, so we can stay home and stay rond de jambe ready.
BWW Feature: Teachers and Students Discuss Online Workshops and Classes
by Constance Drugeot
- Apr 7, 2020
While theWest End has been greatly affected by this strange situation, performers and teachers haven't stop from being creative and sharing their arts! Many of them are now giving free live workshops and classes through their socials to keep people moving and inspired!
Take A Livestream Ballet Class With ENB's Tamara Rojo
by Marianka Swain
- Mar 21, 2020
There are some wonderful initiatives springing up online for those are itching to keep dancing during the shutdown. Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, is now leading livestream ballet classes via the company's Facebook - head over to their page to join in!
BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Jan 19, 2020
Galas are peculiar beasts. In attempting to please everyone, you sometimes please no one at all, but fortunately, for this nostalgic run through the rich history of English National Ballet, no one was disappointed by the varied and often emotive selection of greatest hits.
BWW Review: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Sep 21, 2019
Akram Khan's Giselle is only three years old, but it already has a weighty reputation, as a powerful contemporary reworking of a classic, done with the choreographer's impressive sense of intensity and drama.
BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET'S CINDERELLA, Royal Albert Hall
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Jun 8, 2019
Swapping the Coliseum for the vastness of the unique space at London's Royal Albert Hall, English National Ballet's Summer blockbuster is billed as their 'biggest production to date'.
Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella was first created for Dutch National Ballet in 2012 and first seen in the UK in 2015, now a restaged version made especially for the distinctive in-the-round space sees it meet new demands.
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild
- May 19, 2019
An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.
BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET - SHE PERSISTED, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Apr 6, 2019
Three years ago, English National Ballet presented an evening of work all by female choreographers, She Said. It was an uneven programme but a brave artistic choice, and those courageous female voices are finally fully realised in the sequel, She Persisted.
Chicago's Harris Theater Presents Akram Khan's GISELLE,
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 15, 2019
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance will present the exclusive U.S. presentation of Akram Khan's Giselle, English National Ballet's 2017 Olivier Award winner, running for four performances, February 28 - March 2, 2019 at the Harris Theater in Chicago.
Sonia Friedman, Tracey Ullman, and More Among Lineup for THE SOUTH BANK SHOW 2018
by Julie Musbach
- Nov 27, 2018
The South Bank Show returns to Sky Arts this November with a sensational line-up of exclusive interviews, showcasing six brilliant women from across the arts: comedian Tracey Ullman, soul singer Beverley Knight, opera star Danielle de Niese, theatre producer Sonia Friedman, publishing powerhouse Gail Rebuck and a special show highlighting the importance of the arts in education, featuring 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner, Andria Zafirakou.
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