2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-21UTC08:35:01+00:002016-10-14For the second time in a week, Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrate Shakespeare with a wonderful evening of dance.David Bintley's successful The Tempesten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-the-tempest-bintley-shakespeare-birmingham-royal-ballet-sadlers-wells-london-october-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRym Kechachahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/files/67531-square-rym-kechacha.jpgRym Kechacha trained at Central School of Ballet and danced with Northern Ballet. She has blogged for Ballet.co, reviewed for DanceTabs and contributed to The Dancing Times and Dance Europe. She also writes fiction, essays and text messages.https://bachtrack.com/files/47345--bc20160930-the-tempest-124.jpg340450Tyrone Singleton (Caliban)Bill Cooper2016-Oct-13, Sadler's Wells Theatre: Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Tempesthttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/sadlers-wells-theatre/birmingham-royal-ballet-the-tempest/13-october-2016/19-302016-10-132016-10-15Sadler's Wells TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 4TNRosebery Avenue51.529216-0.10632799999996223https://secure.sadlerswells.com/production/44669?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38782-birmingham-royal-ballet-logo.jpg4
It can’t be easy to programme a Shakespeare season that has something new to say about this giant figure in a year of excellent productions up and down the country, but this programme achieves it.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-12UTC09:24:59+00:002016-10-11It can’t be easy to programme a Shakespeare season that has something new to say about this giant figure in a year of excellent productions up and down the country, but this programme achieves it. Birmingham Royal Ballet shine in their Shakespeare offeringen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-birmingham-royal-ballet-shakespeare-lang-limon-bintley-sadlers-wells-london-october-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRym Kechachahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/files/67531-square-rym-kechacha.jpgRym Kechacha trained at Central School of Ballet and danced with Northern Ballet. She has blogged for Ballet.co, reviewed for DanceTabs and contributed to The Dancing Times and Dance Europe. She also writes fiction, essays and text messages.https://bachtrack.com/files/47190-wink---brandon-lawrence-with-artists-of-birmingham-royal-ballet--photo---andrew-ross.jpg510340Brandon Laurence with artists of Birmingham Royal Ballet in WinkAndrew Ross2016-Oct-10, Sadler's Wells Theatre: Birmingham Royal Ballet: Shakespeare Triple Billhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/sadlers-wells-theatre/birmingham-royal-ballet-shakespeare-triple-bill/10-october-2016/19-302016-10-102016-10-11Sadler's Wells TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 4TNRosebery Avenue51.529216-0.10632799999996223https://secure.sadlerswells.com/production/44660?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38782-birmingham-royal-ballet-logo.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-22UTC09:48:34+00:002016-02-21An enchanting Ashton double bill in Birmingham comprising The Dream, to mark Shakespeare400, and A Month in the Country.
Elfin magic, Russian restraint: a charming Ashton double bill at BRBen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ashton-dream-month-country-birmingham-royal-ballet-february-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/34907-dream_natasha_oughtred_titania_william_bracewell_oberon_brb2_roy_smiljanic_resized.jpg510339William Bracewell (Oberon) and Natasha Oughtred (Titania), The DreamRoy Smiljanic (2012)2016-Feb-17, Birmingham Hippodrome: Birmingham Royal Ballet: Ashton double billhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/birmingham-hippodrome/birmingham-royal-ballet-ashton-double-bill/17-february-2016/19-302016-02-172016-02-20Birmingham HippodromeBirminghamWest MidlandsUnited KingdomB5 4TB52.4747428408937-1.89758777618408https://www.brb.org.uk/whats-on/event/ashton-double-bill?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38782-birmingham-royal-ballet-logo.jpg4
Celebrating 20 years as Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley brings the company to London, where Balanchine’s Serenade acts as a delicate sorbet before the excesses of Bintley’s own Carmina burana.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-27UTC15:25:35+00:002015-03-20Celebrating 20 years as Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley brings the company to London, where Balanchine’s Serenade acts as a delicate sorbet before the excesses of Bintley’s own Carmina burana. Wheel of Fortune: Carmina burana a safe bet for Birmingham Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-carmina-burana-serenade-birmingham-royal-ballet-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/8664-carmina_burana_samara_downs_fortuna_iain_mackay_bill_cooper_resized.jpg300455Samara Downs (Fortuna) and Iain Mackay (Third Seminarian)Bill Cooper2015-Mar-19, The London Coliseum: Birmingham Royal Ballet: Serenade (Balanchine)/ Carmina Burana (Bintley)https://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-london-coliseum/birmingham-royal-ballet-serenade-balanchine-carmina-burana-bintley/19-march-2015/19-302015-03-192015-03-21The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683593
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-29UTC12:40:53+00:002013-11-25Rosamaria Kostic Cisneros reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Birmingham Hippodrome.Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker enchants the West Midlandsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nov-2013-brb-nutcracker-birmingham-hippodromeBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRosamaria Kostic Cisneroshttps://bachtrack.com/files/3787-brb_nutcracker.jpg400399The Nutcracker (Dancers: Nao Sakuma and Chi Cao) Steve Hanson2013-Nov-22, Birmingham Hippodrome: Birmingham Royal Ballethttps://bachtrack.com/listing-nov-2013-brb-nutcracker-birmingham-hippodrome2013-11-222013-11-22Birmingham HippodromeBirminghamWest MidlandsUnited KingdomB5 4TB52.4747428408937-1.897587776184084
Frederick Ashton used to say it was like a lesson in choreography every time he watched The Sleeping Beauty. For Kenneth MacMillan too, the ballet was the pinnacle of classicism and technique and a great test of any company’s skills.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:52:51+00:002013-10-20Laura Dodge reviews Peter Wright's Sleeping Beauty, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sadler's WellsBirmingham Royal Ballet's Sleeping Beauty - a lavish production of a magical fairy taleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oct-2013-birmingham-royal-ballet-sleeping-beauty-sadlers-wellsBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLaura Dodgehttps://bachtrack.com/files/3216-marion_tait_as_carabosse_with_artists_of_birmingham_royal_ballet___photo_bill_cooper.jpg400400Marion Tait as Carabosse, Bill Cooper2013-Oct-17, Sadler's Wells Theatre: The Sleeping Beautyhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-oct-2013-birmingham-royal-ballet-sleeping-beauty-sadlers-wells2013-10-172013-10-19Sadler's Wells TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 4TNRosebery Avenue51.529216-0.106327999999962233
The evening was a step back into childhood nostalgia, of getting on the hired coach with my brother and neighbours from our cul-de-sac, to drive up to London for the traditional Christmas pantomime. And, of course, Aladdin with all that mystical eastern magic was always a favourite with us kids.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:41:15+00:002013-03-22Margaret Willis reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet's Aladdin at the London Coliseum.Nostalgia and magic: Birmingham Royal Ballet's Aladdin in Londonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-coliseum-brb-aladdinBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.https://bachtrack.com/files/2415-brb_aladdin___iain_mackay_as_the_mahgrib_and_tzu_chao_chou_as_the_dijinn___bill_cooper.jpg400400BRB Aladdin: Iain Mackay as The Mahgrib and Tzu-Chao Chou as the Dijinn Bill Cooper2013-Mar-20, The London Coliseum: Birmingham Royal Ballet - Aladdinhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-coliseum-brb-aladdin2013-03-202013-03-24The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683593
War on a chess board; simplicity and purity of line; and a rollicking Victorian nonsense musical—all rolled into one evening in London this week. Autumn Glory was a true mixed bag of styles and tempos, and recalled Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage that had its beginnings at Sadlers Wells Theatre.
2011Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:20:53+00:002011-10-24Margaret Willis reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet's triple bill of Checkmate, Symphonic Variations and Pineapple Poll at Sadlers WellsBirmingham Royal Ballet's Autumn Glory: a smorgasbord of ballet delightsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-birmingham-royal-ballet-sadlers-wellsBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.https://bachtrack.com/files/780-checkmate_brb_graeme_braidwood.jpg400330Checkmate BRB / Graeme Braidwood2011-Oct-19, Sadler's Wells Theatre: Autumn Gloryhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-birmingham-royal-ballet-sadlers-wells2011-10-192011-10-19Sadler's Wells TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 4TNRosebery Avenue51.529216-0.106327999999962234
The story of Cinderella needs no introduction but the inherent challenge for any new production of this well known fairy tale is to offer an experience that contrasts rather than compares with the much-loved Ashton production that has dominated above all others for over 30 years.This new production by David Bintley in celebration of 20 years of Birmingham Royal Ballet is an absolute delight.
2011Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:11:32+00:002011-03-31A Sparkling new Cinderellaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cinderella-birmingham-royal-balletBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCathy Barretthttps://bachtrack.com/files/487-cinderellabachtrack_sm.jpg400400Elisha Willis as Cinderella Bill Cooper2011-Mar-29, The London Coliseum: Cinderellahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-cinderella-birmingham-royal-ballet2011-03-292011-03-29The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359