A Streetcar Named Desire: a gripping retelling at Ballett am Rhein

Skyler Maxey-Wert, Sophie Martin and Joan Ivars-Ribes in John Neumeier’s A Streetcar Named Desire

Sophie Martin (Blanche) and Gustavo Carvalho (Allan) in A Streetcar Named Desire

Olgert Collaku (Stanley) and Sophie Martin (Blanche), Ballett am Rhein in A Streetcar Named Desire

Olgert Collaku (Stanley) and Nelson López Garlo (Mitch) in A Streetcar Named Desire

Nelson López Garlo (Mitch) and Sophie Martin (Blanche) in A Streetcar Named Desire

Olgert Collaku (Stanley) and Sophie Martin (Blanche) in A Streetcar Named Desire

By Vikki Jane Vile, 11 May 2026

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Reviewed at Opernhaus, Düsseldorf on 8 May 2026

A Streetcar Named Desire (John Neumeier)

Ballett am Rhein

John Neumeier, Set Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer

Sophie Martin, Dancer

Gustavo Carvalho, Dancer

Nelson López Garlo, Dancer

Olgert Collaku, Dancer

Clara Nougé-Cazenave, Dancer

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Neumeier's Nijinsky explores the professional and personal life of the legendary dancer with intense choreography and powerful performances.

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In the 48th Nijinsky Gala of his 50-year tenure, John Neumeier curated a well-balanced and thrilling evening of dance with a most impressive roster of dancers.

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John Neumeier's Sylvia is a ballet that, like Greek theatre, speaks for all time and is a joy to watch.

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Opéra de Paris pays vibrant tribute to Patrick Dupond

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Two years after the death of Patrick Dupond, the Paris Opera Ballet paid tribute to him in a sumptuous gala evening, with the procession of the Ballet’s stars and the the performance of three of Dupond’s most emblematic works.

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A celebration of dance and Ukraine in Hamburg Ballet's Nijinsky Gala

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The 47th Nijinsky Gala in Hamburg celebrates the art of dance, the creativity of great choreographers and a totally committed company, while not forgetting what is happening not so far from our theatres.

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Vikki Jane Vile

Vikki Jane Vile has been reviewing dance for over ten years, specialising in Ballroom and Ballet. In 2018, she became a member of the Critics' Circle for Dance. Vikki writes for BroadwayWorld and previously Dancing Times, LondonDance.com and CultureWhisper. She also prides herself on being a Strictly Come Dancing connoisseur since its inception and has appeared on BBC radio and several podcasts as an expert on all things Strictly. Having lived in London for ten years, she is now based in Germany and adapting to the Berlin dance scene.

A Streetcar Named Desire: a bleak but gripping retelling at Ballett am Rhein