Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Tribute to Nureyev – English National Ballet: London Coliseum, 25 July 2013

Quo Vadim An interesting short film with luminaries such as Lynn Seymour waxing lyrical about Rudolf Nureyev opened English National Ballet’s triple bill of works all connected to the legendary dancer. By all accounts Nureyev had a lithe athleticism and … Continue reading

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Les Saisons Russes – Programme 3 (Chopiniania, Polovtsian Dances, Scheherazade): London Coliseum, 20 July 2013

Seasonal cheer Due to Ilze Liepa’s ongoing injury there was still no Cleopatra for the final programme of Les Saisons Russes short London season at the Coliseum. In its place we got the chance to see Xander Parish and Yulia … Continue reading

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Les Saisons Russes – Programme 1 (Le Spectre de La Rose, The Firebird, Scheherazade): London Coliseum, 16 July 2013

In Xander do did Kubla Khan There were a few problems hindering Les Saisons Russes opening programme at London’s Coliseum. First was the cancellation of Patrick de Bana’s new production for the company, Cleopatra, due to the injury of lead … Continue reading

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Preview: Shanghai Ballet – Jane Eyre: London Coliseum, 14-18 August 2013

Eyre we go Review now available by clicking here. Who’d have thought it? It seems that Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is a hugely popular story in China. So much so that a play was made of it and, as direct … Continue reading

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Programme 1 – Boston Ballet: London Coliseum. 3 July 2013

Boston a gut London Coliseum’s curtain rose at 7.30 to applause at the sight of a host of ballerinas bathed in pale blue light standing in readiness for George Balanchine’s Serenade. Not a bad way for Boston Ballet to start … Continue reading

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