From Clara to Sugar Plum: Alice Pennefather was at the Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker general rehearsal this year to photograph new principals Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in their debuts as Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince Cavalier. Also featured here are the lovely Clara of Anna Rose O’Sullivan and the elegant Hans-Peter (Nutcracker Prince) of James Hay:
With complex characters that challenge performers and audiences alike, choreographer Kenneth MacMillan continues to capture our imagination. And with a ballet season full of favourites…
In the post Xmas/pre NYE week, we didn’t just eat leftovers and chill at home (or at the beach, in Linda’s case). We spent some…
Alice Pennefather’s latest gallery covers the Royal Ballet’s revival of MacMillan’s Mayerling with Thiago Soares as Prince Rudolf and Lauren Cuthbertson as Mary Vetsera. The production closes…
Last time I reported on the ballet scene in San Francisco, SF Ballet’s Unbound Festival had just taken place. I know that seems ages ago, but…
Amongst American Ballet Theatre’s roster of stars, Herman Cornejo is surely one of the brightest. The Argentinian virtuoso is a veteran principal who has danced most…
If you love podcasts and ballet as much as we do, then you are probably already subscribed to Conversations on Dance. Hosted by former Miami City Ballet…
Our Mayerling crusade continues with new casts, some debuts and thus interesting new takes on MacMillan’s iconic characters. There are very few lead roles…
Ron
Wonderful !