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A splendid evening of celebration for Sir Peter Wright at the Birmingham Hippodrome focusing on excerpts from his own classical ballets and The Green Table by Kurt Jooss.

A last minute injury to Natalia Osipova does not mar the magic of Sir Peter Wright's Giselle as Marianela Núñez steps in to partner Patricio Revé. 

Sir Peter Wright’s Giselle was given a well-deserved, thunderous ovation on opening night. A near perfect rendition of the ballet from all quarters of the Company was deeply satisfying.

A lovely production of Giselle by the increasingly good and ever-growing Atlanta Ballet.

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s winning formula for his Ballet Nights series has brought in new and old works, concert and dance, and continues to push the boundaries into 2026.

National Ballet of Japan offer a 21st-century remake of this 19th-century Romantic classic with impeccable performances.

ABT's Giselle was the kind of glamorous, old-school ABT night of yore. You sensed the entire company leveled up for the occasion. One hopes that Smirnova will return in the future.

National Ballet of Japan has revived their production of Giselle, ahead of their tour to the Royal Opera House in London, replicating the triumphant success it had in 2022.

English National Ballet give a meticulous account of Mary Skeaping's glorious Giselle.

An emotional farewell provides an indelible delight, as Jurgita Dronina retires from the stage to take up the position of artistic director of Lithuanian National Ballet.

English National Ballet dance an old classic in a new light.

A mix of world class performances and interesting new choreography is a bit of a magnet for ballet-goers.

There are many ways to tell the story of Giselle, and Demis Volpi’s version for Ballett am Rhein offers up more than the odd surprise.

In February 2022, Kyiv City Ballet embarked upon a three week tour of France having finally recovered from scheduling disruption due to COVID, and haven't been back since.

The ballet’s second act, following Giselle’s death, is set in a spooky, mystical realm, precisely the kind of thing that so intrigued its 19th century audiences and made this ballet an instant classic.

The dancers of the United Ukrainian Ballet succeeded on all fronts, which bodes well for its future. Hopefully Giselle is just the beginning for this company.

The finale had Osipova wrapping herself in the area rug like a mummy and rolling on the stage floor. It wasn’t even a guilty pleasure. It was just bad.

NBJ's season opens with a successful new production of the 19th-century classic Giselle, directed by Miyako Yoshida and choreographed by Alastair Marriott.

An engaging and emotionally authentic rendition of the 19th-century classic features Kaleena Burks in the title role.

A new-old interpretation of Giselle choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky heralds the birth of a new company drawn from ballet dancers from war-torn Ukraine. 

Back on stage after stopping for the lockdown, Le Corsaire by José Carlos Martinez for Rome Opera Ballet creates a narrative ballet for our time, with an ancient flavour but a contemporary attack.

The first Fracci Gala at the Teatro alla Scala celebrates the memory and the stature of a child of the house, who not always considered so in life. 

This wonderful ballet has never looked better at The Royal, especially in the remarkable performance of Natalia Osipova.

It’s only her third performance of role, and her New York debut, but it was so polished that Brandt immediately jumped to our writer's personal short-list of great Giselles.

Ivan Putrov, who has enjoyed a long career based in London, brings dancers from his homeland for a special London gala. 

A mixed bag from the ENB repertoire to greet the summer solstice at the Royal Festival Hall. 

A complete roster of principal dancers appear in a gala full of the joys of spring. 

A performance of Giselle that was touched by the teaching of one of its greatest exponents, Carla Fracci.  

The whole Company exudes bravura and panache in gala programme headlined by a Zucchetti premiere and a Wheeldon classic.

An evening of sparkle and bravura at London's international ballet gala. 

The spectacular dancing of Erina Takahashi, Francesco Gabriele Frola and Jeffrey Cirio is the principal reason to catch ENB's revival of this creaky swashbuckler. 

The welcome return of a thoughtful interpretation of this much-loved ballet  

Perhaps ABT's disclaimer in the program notes should have simply said: "When you watch Le Corsaire, prepare to be both offended and entertained. We hope you'll be more entertained than offended."

A memorable and important event in the history of British ballet, sensitively and sentimentally performed. 

Ako Kondo dances a gorgeous Giselle in this restaging of a much-loved production.

Based on a story published by Heinrich Heine in 1834, Giselle has long stood as a front runner in the classical ballet canon.

Pennsylvania Ballet kicks off the season with its first Giselle since Angel Corella took over the artistic directorship five years ago. A cast dominated by soloists and corps more than did it justice.

La Scala Ballet delights with a beautifully-danced Giselle for the company's first Australian visit.

Top tenors Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres dared to duel at the Concertgebouw. Both emerged victorious, and not just because of the volley of sensational top notes.

Organised by Berlin State Ballet audience’s darling, the principal dancer Polina Semionova, the gala Polina & Friends and its stellar cast literally left the house roaring from enthusiasm.

Peter Wright's evergreen production continues to delight led by a defining performance by Marianela Nuñez in the title role .

San Francisco Ballet gives a rousing account of Justin Peck's ground-breaking Rodeo, newcomers Ana Sophia Scheller and Ulrik Birkkjær make waves, and Carlo DiLanno wins my vote for MVP at this season's gala. 

There was complete assurance in Skylar Brandt's performance and there’s no doubt that she’s a bona fide contender for a future slot as a principal dancer.

Washington Ballet's Giselle under the new directorship of Julie Kent

A first-class, five-star evening made even more exceptional by the extra gift of Cojocaru’s masterclass

Giselle is a story of love and loss, words left unspoken and the pain of regret. The Australian Ballet's tragedy is a beautifully poignant representation of human emotion.

Ratmansky adds choreographic and aesthetic sense to a ballet that doesn't have much to say.

International Ballet stars come together on stage in London to honour the late legendary Russian ballet dancer Maya Plisetskaya.