Performer: Sir Kenneth MacMillan

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s Ballet Nights is celebrating its third birthday. Initially a more intimate affair at The Lanterns Studio Theatre, Ballet Nights has grown into a regular feature on the dance calendar.

Celebrating a prima ballerina still in her prime, Marianela – Timeless, is a programme of excellence and true artistry from all quarters.

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.

In this latest revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, The Royal Ballet presents a roster of powerful and vivid interpretations across the board.

National Ballet of Japan in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon has been revived six years after its performances were cancelled because of the pandemic. Exceptionally good interpretations led the opening night performance.

For one night only, audiences in Frankfurt were treated to some world class ballet on the expansive stage of the Jahrhunderthalle.