En direct, Vidéo: Rechercher des critiques de musique classique, opéra et ballet | Gary Avis

Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland shows off The Royal Ballet's roster of supreme dance actors in every version of technical wizardry and comic incarnation.

A compelling performance of MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet from an excellent cast, proves to be a triumph for Patricio Revé, debuting with the Company and paired with Natalia Osipova.

“But, soft, what light through yonder window breaks?” Yasmine Naghdi reaches new interpretative depths in this revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s classic Romeo and Juliet. 

The Royal Ballet revive Ashton's masterpiece with some superlative leading performances in a production that is visually rich and imaginative.

Last seen in 2017, Christopher Wheeldon’s take on the classic Lewis Carroll novel returns to the Royal Opera House stage, or rather Royal Ballet and Opera as we must now call it.

Bringing Ashton from Florida to The Royal Opera House sounds like “coals to Newcastle” but I think that “discovering buried treasure” might be a more appropriate idiom.

Two very impressive debuts in the lead roles of Liam Scarlett's Swan Lake with The Royal Ballet, bodes well for the futures of Mariko Sasaki and Joseph Sissens.

This tenth anniversary revival of Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale looks as fresh as on the original opening night.

Visually splendid, Liam Scarlett's Swan Lake showcases some wonderful dancing, but there is still room for improvement. 

Kenneth MacMillan’s 50 year old ballet, Manon, holds up a mirror to our own times.

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.

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.

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.   

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

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Yet another revival of MacMillan's signature ballet.  Enlivened by tremendous performances, not least in the title role, and still a classic. But, how long will that pertain?   

Sir Peter Wright's enchanting vision of The Nutcracker continues to delight 

As with Carroll’s original fantasy novel, Wheeldon’s wonderful ballet matures and pleases, yet more, at each revisit.   

A career defining performance by Edward Watson, well supported by a memorable cast

If there is only one Nutcracker with which to herald the Christmas season, let it always be this one.    

With little fanfare, other than a cockerel crowing from the pit, the Royal Ballet crept to life for its new season. For a couple of hours, all was right with the world.

The Royal Ballet revives Kenneth MacMillan’s The Invitation, to great public acclaim and with excellent performances in the main roles. The programme also features McGregor's new Obsidian Tear and Wheeldon's Within the Golden Hour.

Wayne McGregor pulls together a stellar all male cast for the Royal Ballet's world première of hisnew work, Obsidian Tear. 

Peter Wright's excellent version of The Nutcracker returns to The Royal Ballet for a festive run, with several standout performances. 

Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae star in MacMillan's much loved Romeo and Juliet, which opened the Royal Ballet's new season this weekend.

The New English Ballet Theatre is joined by Royal Ballet guests in a special performance to raise funds for survivors of the Nepal earthquakes. 

Praise goes to Wayne McGregor, Alessandra Ferri and the Royal Ballet for their bold, modern and innovative treatment of Virginia Woolf's legacy.

Considering its French title, Sir Frederick Ashton’s ballet La Fille mal gardée is quintessentially English. Laura Morera and Vadim Muntagirov brought the bright spring sunshine from outside to flood the auditorium in delightfully sunny performances.

Manon proves a wonderful start to the new season at Royal Ballet with Marianela Nuñez in the title role and Federico Bonelli as her lover.