Category Archives: Xander Parish

Nureyev: Legend & Legacy: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, 5 September 2022

Rudolf Nureyev. Now there was a guy who knew how to make an impact. Undoubtedly the most famous ballet dancer of all time, he was renowned for his physical prowess, his extraordinary charisma and, most of all, his incredibly brave … Continue reading

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Mary Skeaping’s Giselle – English National Ballet: London Coliseum, 13 January 2017

Debut hat-trick I watched Mary Skeaping’s Giselle for the first time just a few days ago and came to the conclusion the first act wasn’t terribly exciting (if you’re interested, you can read the full review by clicking on this … 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: Les Saisons Russes du XXIe Siecle’s London Season: London Coliseum, 16-20 July 2013

Coming at’cha soon – Les Saisons Russes du XXIe Siecle Click here for reviews. London’s Coliseum is jam-packed with ballet performances for summer 2013. Arriving on 16 July, for their first season in London since 2011, is the spectacularly colourful … Continue reading

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