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Acosta Danza in 'Carmen.' Photo by Johan Persson.

Entertainment and passion: Acosta Danza’s ‘Carmen’

Richmond Theatre, London.9 and 10 April 2026. A cancelled train meant missing Act I of Acosta Danza’s Carmen, throwing me straight in...

'Body and Soul (Part 1)' by Crystal Pite, featuring English National Ballet dancers. Photography by ASH.

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English National Ballet in ‘Body & Soul’: An exploration of humanity and connection

Sadler’s Wells, London.25 March 2026. The English National Ballet returned to Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday, March 25, with Body & Soul, a double...

Acosta Danza's 'Carmen.' Photo by Polina Koroleva.

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The depths of Carmen’s passion: Acosta Danza sets off on UK tour

Carmen is pretty famous as the 19th century four-act opera, by George Bizet, frequently produced by operatic companies worldwide since its original...

Roseanna Leney (centre) as Mary in Scottish Ballet’s 'Mary, Queen of Scots.' Photo by Andy Ross.

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Scottish Ballet is outstanding in ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.5 March 2026. I’d start by saying it was essential to have knowledge of the intricate storyline before watching...

Scottish Ballet's Harvey Littlefield as Younger Elizabeth, Charlotte Öfverholm as Older Elizabeth and Roseanna Leney as Mary in Scottish Ballet’s 'Mary, Queen of Scots.' Photo by Andy Ross.

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Scottish Ballet tours ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ to the USA

Two women. Two crowns. One story. “I’d love audiences to immerse themselves in the world and come with us on the journey,”...

Iana Salenko and David Motta Soares in 'Delibes Suite'. Photo by Jack Devant.

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Ballet Icons Gala turns 20: Two decades of star power and artistic legacy

This February, the Ballet Icons Gala returns to the London Coliseum to celebrate a remarkable milestone: its 20th anniversary. Founded by Olga...

Aichi Prefectural Art Theater's 'Giselle : A Summary.' Photo by Naoshi Hatori.

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Aichi Prefectural Art Theater presents Hana Sakai’s ‘Giselle’

This February, Lessingtage, one of Europe’s most respected theatre festivals, will spotlight contemporary Japanese creativity with Giselle : A Summary, a bold...

Birmingham Royal Ballet in 'Black Sabbath - The Ballet.' Photo by Johan Persson.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet brings crowd-pleaser ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’ to Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.22 October 2025. A definite crowd-pleaser of a three-act ballet! Coming in towards the end of Birmingham Royal Ballet...

Acosta Danza in Alexis Fernández's 'De Punta a Cabo'. Photo by Hugo Glendinning.

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Acosta Danza in ‘A Decade in Motion’: Fresh and innovative dance

Sadler’s Wells, London.24 September 2025. Carlos Acosta founded Acosta Danza to develop young dance talent emerging from Cuba, and combines classical and...