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Performer: Alastair West

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Massimo Moricone’s Romeo and Juliet in Bordeaux: fast paced action

Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux in Massimo Moricone's Romeo and Juliet © Agathe Poupeney
Strong drama and powerful central performances of Massimo Moricone's Romeo and Juliet in Bordeaux for the first time.
****1
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Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre: worthy of repeated viewings

Rachael Gillespie and Northern Ballet in Cathy Marston's Jane Eyre © Tristram Kenton
A revival of Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre marks another success in Northern Ballet’s strong tradition of narrative dance theatre.
****1
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Latvian National Ballet relish Kenneth Tindall’s Casanova

Antons Freimans as Casanova and Sabīne Strokša as M.M. in Kenneth Tindall's Casanova © Kristaps Kalns, Latvian National Ballet
Kenneth Tindall's epic Casanova is a huge success for all concerned in Riga.
****1
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Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling: comedic and engaging for all ages!

Julie Nunès and Wesley Branch in Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling © Emily Nuttall
Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling offers a fantastic and inclusive introduction to the ballet for the whole family and at just 45 minutes long, does not try anyone's patience.
****1
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The Nutcracker is a hit with the audience in Leeds

Rachael Gillespie The Nutcracker © Bill Cooper
A farcical, entertaining Mouse King limbers up atop his cheese!
****1
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Northern Ballet's triple bill: Made in Leeds, imported from London

Minju Kang in Ma Vie Live © Emma Kauldhar
A programme of exciting new work to symbolise a new identity for Northern Ballet.
****1
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