Norwegian history is brought to life on the Main Stage in Oslo

Anaïs Touret and Jim De Block in Láhppon/Lost

Norwegian National Ballet in Láhppon/Lost

Yoshifumi Inao in Láhppon/Lost

Norwegian National Ballet in Láhppon/Lost

Jim De Block and Yoshifumi Inao in Láhppon/Lost

Norwegian National Ballet in Láhppon/Lost

By Vikki Jane Vile, 02 November 2025

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“a male group in hooped skirts dance in synchronicity, slick and combative”

Reviewed at Oslo Opera House, Main Stage, Oslo on 31 October 2025

Lost (Elle Sofe Sara, Hlín Hjálmarsdóttir)

Norwegian National Ballet

Henrik Vibskov, Set Designer, Costume Designer

Øystein Heitmann, Lighting Designer

Lávre Johan Eira, Vocals

Vocal North

Anaïs Touret, Dancer

Jim De Block, Dancer

Jonathan Olofsson, Dancer

Samantha Lynch, Dancer

Natalia Makarova's La Bayadère: a night to remember in Oslo

Vikki Jane Vile, 17th April

Norwegian National Ballet gives a marvellous rendition of Natalia Makarova's La Bayadère. Opening night in Oslo was a strong argument for its place in any season, displaying ballet escapism at its best.

****1

Norwegian National Ballet’s Hedda Gabler: intense physicality

Graham Watts, 7th February

A visually captivating production, Marit Moum Aune’s Hedda Gabler celebrates Norway’s literary giant through a process of innovation by collaboration, bringing with it superlative and memorable central performances.

*****

Wayne McGregor’s Jocasta’s Line offers powerful performances

Maggie Foyer, 13th September

A dramatic staging of two Greek myths, Wayne McGregor’s Jocasta’s Line is an epic production for Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, a truly modern and totally original work.

****1

Petite Mort is a cut above in second Kylián celebration

Vikki Jane Vile, 31st May

The second programme of Norwegian National Ballet's Kylián festival, Day After Yesterday, features four older works, including Petite Mort and No More Play which are unquestionably highlights of his expansive repertoire.

***11

Aesthetic and accessible: Kylián Festival opens in Oslo

Vikki Jane Vile, 29th May

The Wings of Time festival in Oslo this summer is the most comprehensive collection of Czech choreographer Jiří Kylián’s work ever presented.

****1

Norwegian National Ballet's Dialogues II: brief but brilliant

Graham Watts, 3rd April

A brief but excellent programme of five duets showcased on the main stage of the Den Norske Opera.

***11

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Vikki Jane Vile

Vikki Jane Vile has been reviewing dance for over ten years, specialising in Ballroom and Ballet. In 2018, she became a member of the Critics' Circle for Dance. Vikki writes for BroadwayWorld and previously Dancing Times, LondonDance.com and CultureWhisper. She also prides herself on being a Strictly Come Dancing connoisseur since its inception and has appeared on BBC radio and several podcasts as an expert on all things Strictly. Having lived in London for ten years, she is now based in Germany and adapting to the Berlin dance scene.