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Video projections in the Royal Albert Hall enhance MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty for English National Ballet but the lack of real set and wings makes the stage seem bare and bleak.

The audience walked out of the theater feeling airborne and filled with the kind of joy you only feel after a truly special performance. Sylvia is an absolute treasure.

Junior soloist Ivana Bueno steps in at short notice to make her debut as Odette/Odile at the Royal Albert Hall with English National Ballet. It augurs well for her future.

Derek Deane's Swan Lake in-the-round makes a welcome return to the Royal Albert Hall. With the challenges of 360º scrutiny, English National Ballet rise triumphantly to each and every hurdle.

English National Ballet's current Nutcracker shows off the brilliance of the dancers across the ranks but after many years, the weaknesses in the plot and characterisation remain flawed.

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

Deane has created a production that respects the tradition of Swan Lake without unnecessary embellishment.

Wayne Eagling's production for English National Ballet does not show any signs of waning popularity... audiences still want their yearly fix!

Despite excellent performances, time needs to be called on Wayne Eagling's Nutcracker. 

Despite confused storytelling in Wayne Eagling's version of ETA Hoffmann's tale, ENB's Nutcracker has some lovely dancing. 

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

Jurgita Dronina adds a slight Russian touch to Derek Deane's Swan Lake in an evening marked by intense interpretations of the leading roles and gleaming performances from young soloists.

A dutiful revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty from English National Ballet.

Marianela Núñez was in her element as the huntress in Ashton's charming ballet. 

Wayne Eagling’s version for English National Ballet, however, risks confusing those new to ballet – and a few more experienced hands – thanks to muddled storytelling.  

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.

An enchanting Ashton double bill in Birmingham comprising The Dream, to mark Shakespeare400, and A Month in the Country. 

There is much to like about the English National Ballet Nutcracker, but it could be so much more.

This is not a story about a prince or princess; there are no fairies, no spells, no swans. And yet it is an entirely enchanting story...

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker: a subdued but promising opening of the Christmas season, at the London Coliseum.