Performer: Charlotte Politi

LondonThe Nutcracker – The Royal Ballet

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Dec 03, 04 mat, eve, 05 mat, eve, 08, 09, 11, 14 mat, eve, 16 mat, eve, 19 mat, eve, 21, 22 mat, eve, 23 mat, eve, 24 mat, 29 mat, eve, 30, 31 mat, 2027 Jan 02 mat, eve, 05, 07, 08, 12, 13

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

Sir Peter Wright; Marius Petipa; Lev Ivanov; The Royal Ballet; Jonathan Lo; Charlotte Politi; Julia Trevelyan Oman

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A Centenary Celebration: RB, BRB and RBS in a variable showcase

The Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School in Dame Ninette de Valois’ Checkmate © 2026 Tristram Kenton

Jonathan Gray, 08 Oct

Some highlights and occasional disappointments in an overly long performance celebrating 100 years of the Royal Ballet School.

***11

Mauro Bigonzetti’s Caravaggio at Teatro Massimo, Palermo © Rosellina Garbo

Vito Lentini, 25 Jun

Created 17 years ago for the Staatsballett Berlin, Caravaggio stands as one of the defining works of choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti. Now he has brought it to Teatro Massimo in Palermo.

****1

Hanna Hipp, Charlotte Politi and Chromatica Orchestra in rehearsal © Phil Sharp

Susannah Moody, 08 Oct

A vivid relaunch of Chromatica Orchestra showcases wide-ranging talent and commitment to early career music at Battersea Arts Centre.

*****

Performer: Charlotte Politi

LondonThe Nutcracker – The Royal Ballet

A Centenary Celebration: RB, BRB and RBS in a variable showcase

Mauro Bigonzetti’s Caravaggio in Palermo

Chromatica: young orchestra sounds a fanfare at Battersea relaunch