The Mariinsky's Romeo and Juliet in Tokyo

By Joy Wang Xin Yuan, 03 December 2015

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“Kristina Shapran seems destined for a brilliant career”

Reviewed at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan: Main Hall, Tokyo on 2 December 2015

Romeo and Juliet (Leonid Lavrovsky)

Mariinsky Ballet

Timur Askerov, Dancer

Kristina Shapran, Dancer

A hot affair: Staatsballett Berlin in Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet

Katja Vaghi, 30th June

The Staatsballett Berlin closes its season in great style at the Deutsche Oper. Majestically performed, John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet is a still delight of movement and décor.

*****

Joffrey's R&J: Falling, Flying, or Tumbling in Turmoil

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, 29th March

Christine Rocas played Juliet with exuberant lyricism that won me over completely.

***11

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo seduce Madrid

Cristina de Lucas, 10th February

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo present Jean-Christophe Maillot’s elegant version of Romeo and Juliet in Madrid.

****1

ABT Romeo and Juliet at Wolftrap

Hilary Stroh, 14th July

Heated Passions abound in ABT's Romeo and Juliet.

****1

Isabella Boylston: ABT's new Juliet

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, 22nd June

Isabella Boylston made an impressive debut in MacMillan's treasured classic amid some fine performances from the supporting cast.

****1

Exquisite woe with BRB's star-crossed lovers

Hedy Mühleck, 25th February

As part of their Shakespeare400 celebration, BRB give a touching account of the Bard's timeless classic Romeo and Juliet.

****1

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Joy Wang Xin Yuan

Joy is a dance and literary enthusiast who has written for some platforms. Located in Singapore (she is currently pursuing her studies at the National University Of Singapore), she tries to catch performances around the Asian-Pacific and beyond. She can also be found here

The Mariinsky's Romeo and Juliet in celebration of Natalia Makarova