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Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Black Swan pas de deux © Jack Devant

Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala offered a roster of international stars

By Amanda Jennings, 15 February 2026

Many world class performances to enjoy in this 20th edition of the annual Ballet Icons Gala.

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London

15 Feb 2026

Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala offered a roster of star dancers

By Amanda Jennings

Royal Swedish Ballet in Pär Isberg's The Nutcracker © Nils Emil Nylander

Royal Swedish Ballet's The Nutcracker is a national treasure

By Maggie Foyer, 16 December 2023

Based on the 1947 book Petter and Lotta's Christmas by Elsa Beskow, this version of The Nutcracker by Pär Isberg is a complete delight.

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Stockholm

16 Dec 2023

Royal Swedish Ballet's The Nutcracker is a national treasure

By Maggie Foyer

Anthony Lomuljo as Romeo and Madeline Woo as Julia in Mats Ek's Julia and Romeo © Kungliga Operan/Sören Vilks

Royal Swedish Ballet's Julia and Romeo: surreal and modern

By Graham Watts, 21 April 2023

Ek’s vision of the romantic tragedy is seen through a distorted lens, sometimes fascinating, sometimes bemusing.

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Stockholm

21 Apr 2023

Royal Swedish Ballet's Julia and Romeo: surreal and modern

By Graham Watts