Ballet Black: a contrasting bill of Shakespearian envy and whimsy

By Kirsty Morgan, 09 June 2018

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“the dancers give an impressively emotional performance”

Reviewed at Tramway, Glasgow on 8 June 2018

The Suit (Cathy Marston)

A Dream within a Midsummer Nights dream (Arthur Pita)

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Amanda Jennings, 14th November

The Royal Ballet presents a triple bill of diverse works including one world premiere and one UK premiere. As per usual, the supreme roster of dancers tackles each with aplomb.

****1

Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre: worthy of repeated viewings

Graham Watts, 22nd May

A revival of Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre marks another success in Northern Ballet’s strong tradition of narrative dance theatre.

****1

The Royal Ballet: Anemoi/The Cellist a well-balanced double bill

Graham Watts, 20th October

The first revival and first pairing of two award-winning choreographies proves to be a very rewarding double bill.

****1

Trilogy: a brilliantly diverse triple bill

Ruth Ridgway, 16th June

Cathy Marston’s My Brilliant Career premieres in Brisbane within a diverse triple bill that shows off Queensland Ballet's versatility.

****1

Ballett Zürich: Cathy Marston's The Cellist brings love and despair

Maggie Foyer, 30th April

Cathy Marston is a choreographer who excels in narrative ballets but seldom in a literal sense.

****1

An expressive showcase: Northern Ballet's Contemporary Cuts

Graham Watts, 11th June

Northern Ballet demonstrate a range of qualities in a rich mix of contemporary work.

***11

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Kirsty Morgan

Kirsty is a Glaswegian pianist, flautist, singer and musicologist. She is studying a music degree at the University of Aberdeen and has eight years ballet, tap and modern dance experience. She enjoys 19th-century music, in particular, Franz Schubert. Her website is here.

Ballet Black brings a contrasting double-bill of Shakespearian envy and whimsy to Glasgow