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The Royal Ballet's lavish Nutcracker provided a plethora of outstanding performances on its opening night.

Thomas Adès' score does most of the storytelling in this epic production, though the dancing is superlative.

An arresting two-handed love story. 

The first revival and first pairing of two award-winning choreographies proves to be a very rewarding double bill. 

Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote is a dazzling production which stands out for its lack of filler moments. There are no slow crowd scenes, just flat out dancing.

A mixed programme of all-British choreography, including a world premiere, offers something for everyone.

With sumptuous new set designs and costumes, The Royal Ballet are in splendid form in Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella.

Every decade or so, The Royal Ballet creates a new work that will endure in its signature collection, and there's little doubt that Woolf Works deserves its place among that elite.   

Throughout the entire cast, every named role was performed with the mix of enthusiasm, affection and assuredness.

Sir Peter Wright’s classic Royal Ballet production returns for another festive run to enchant the young – and not so young – at Covent Garden. 

Pite's first full-length ballet at the Royal Opera House is a brief but powerful work, expanding her 2017 creation, Flight Pattern. 

Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Habsburg history lesson comes with a cast list as long as your arm, but the plots and intrigues ensure a gripping evening at the ballet.

Laura Esquivel’s extraordinary novel of recipes, romances and home remedies brought to life in Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot's new creation. 

A richly varied trio of works celebrate The Royal Ballet's former director, performed with sincerity and panache. 

Kyle Abraham's The Weathering doesn't feel particularly fresh on its premiere, but Crystal Pite's Solo Echo and Christopher Wheeldon's Danse à Grande Vitesse pep up the first triple bill of the season at Covent Garden. 

A compelling performance of this revival, dedicated by Vadim Muntagirov to the people of Ukraine.

During her long career as a principal (19 years and counting), Juliet has never been an obvious pièce de résistance for Núñez. That is, until now.

Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov still reign over The Kingdom of Sweet as The Nutcracker returns to Covent Garden for a marathon run of performances over the Christmas season. 

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

Francesca Hayward is a captivating Juliet as Sir Kenneth MacMillan's hardy perennial is back for another long run at the Royal Opera House. 

Marianela Núñez possesses a shimmering, celestial radiance and Vadim Muntagirov is a Prince in his prime.

An evening of George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins at Covent Garden, topped by a beautifully poignant rendering of Dances at a Gathering.

The first post-lockdown performance by The Royal Ballet offer an important indicator for the company's future.

Sir Peter Wright’s festive treat is back – and Covid-secure – as the Royal Opera House stages its first full-length staged performance since the theatre closed in March.

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

An event that will be long-remembered for the importance of the occasion, if not for its content. 

An opulent production that is both reassuringly traditional and refreshingly new. 

In her first work for the Covent Garden main stage, based on the life of Jacqueline du Pré, choreographer Cathy Marston explores the profound bond between musician and instrument.

John Cranko's balletic take on Pushkin approaches its 100th performance by The Royal Ballet, opening this run with a magnificent Tatiana from the Russian star. 

A ballet of charming nonsense, led by a triumvirate of exceptional performances 

On the evidence of this performance, there is every reason to be cheerful.

The first mixed programme of the new season is led by a stellar cast.

A brief but innovative tribute to the lasting influence of Merce Cunningham in the Linbury Theatre

The Royal Ballet season opens with a MacMillan favourite, his ballet adaptation of a novel more familiar for its operatic treatment. 

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

The Firebird/A Month in the Country/Symphony in C is an effective and enjoyable programme to close The Royal Ballet's season.

A mixed bill of modern work showcases the diverse talents of The Royal Ballet.

A sample of emerging choreographic talent from around the world that suggests a fascinating future

As MacMillan's masterpiece nears its 500th performance by The Royal Ballet, a fresh run of performances opens with a new pairing in the lead roles. 

Despite drawbacks, this is a bold and imaginative approach to creating dance theatre from the titan of gothic horror 

Despite Carlos Acosta's staging of Don Quixote feeling a little tame, The Royal Ballet's star couple dazzles. 

Exceptional performances from a cast wholly comprised of first soloists and soloists provide a good omen for the future of The Royal Ballet   

A mixed bag from three titans of twentieth century ballet. of which Les Patineurs stands the test of time, best of all; the perfect winter dream: one that comes in a snooze after mulled wine in front of a roaring log fire.    

What marks the start of Christmas? For many, it's when the Christmas tree magically grows in The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker...

Audio and film permeate Marriott's new work for The Royal Ballet, recounting the tale of Ted Feltham, a British Soldier uuring World War 1, and his fiancée, Florence Billington. 

With all the right ingredients – acte blanc, love intrigue, dramatic death – La Bayadère is a classic Russian ballet.

A new season for The Royal Ballet and a new star is "born" in this performance that highlights the company's strength in depth   

A new Swan Lake is a test for any ballet company. Expectations ran high, but Liam Scarlett's new production hit the target. 

Tuckett's richly-integrated Elizabeth contains some superb performances but is often overwhelmed in this transition to a much larger space