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Review of ‘Don Quixote’ (2026, Sadler’s Wells): “Lavish production doesn’t tilt at windmills, but its execution isn’t a giant”
They’ve honoured the classic. Not the novel- that was already butchered by Minkus back in the 19th century -but its ballet adaptation. Don’t expect herds to be attacked as enemy armies or galley prisoners to be unlawfully freed. Instead, this is another love story presented under the lens of the romanticised Spanish mythos. As such,…
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Choreographer George Williamson talks family adaptation of ‘Cinderella’: “I’d love to see more work that treats young audiences with the same care, intelligence, and respect as any other audience”
Following its inaugural London run, the production gets ready to bring younger viewers across the country their first ballet experience, delivering an abridged, kid-friendly adaptation of the revered classic. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s lead creative to learn more about its development and what makes the right fit for everyone in the family. How…
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Review of ‘Body & Soul’ (Sadler’s Wells, 2026): “Spirited performance requires slightly better handling”
The English National Ballet presents this experimental production featuring two concepts by choreographers Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this mixture of classic and modern dance reaches its plié-nitude. Droite, gauche. Droite, gauche. Droite, gauche… The low whispers of a disembodied voice…
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Review of Ballet Icons (2026, London Colliseum): “World-class showcase leaves audiences dancing on air despite perceptible issues”
The venue hosted this annual event featuring globally revered performers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its eclectic array was delivered on pointe. They promised us quality. And above all, they promised us art. They didn’t forsake their vow, for the most part. Last Sunday’s 20th anniversary gala…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (London Coliseum, 2025): “Lush revamp of Tchaikovsky’s classic is a candied Christmas treat”
The English National Ballet brings back its latest production of the late-Romantic masterwork from last year’s world premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new take on the fairytale piece is either a smasher or a broken toy. You may say it is required by law that,…
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Alizé Hernandez talks new dance show ‘Murmuration Level 2’: “If one performer makes the slightest mistake, everything can go wrong”
The performer and choreography assistant lands on the West End stage with this new piece created by world-renowned dancemaker Sadeck Berrabah. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artiste to learn all the facts about this fusion piece where movement is just the starting point. After its original French run, how does it feel to be finally…
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Review of McNicol Ballet’s ‘Here & Now’: “Momentarily transcendent, but still not too enduring”
Andrew McNicol’s latest montage landed on the Royal Academy of Music’s stage – blending elements of classical ballet and contemporary dance through a collection of short compositions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if audiences were regaled with a plie-sant experience. I don’t care about what makes a performance…
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Review of English National Ballet’s ‘Giselle’: “Let her die again and again”
The London Coliseum hosted last week the 2025 return of one the company’s signature productions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this revival of Adolphe Adam’s ghostly romance ends up digging its own grave. I’ve said it all in regards to Mary Skeaping’s treasured creation. It’s been watched,…
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Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “Eye-candy staging, but Fossil-meyer movements”
The Birmingham Royal Ballet continues its holiday tradition, bringing back the magic of Tchaikovsky’s signature Christmas piece to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this return production still serves as the company’s toy soldier Every time this quintessentially Christmas plan (I guess…
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Review of ‘Nutcracker in Havana’: “Fuerza latina galore, but milder in sabor”
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic relives on the Southbank Centre stage through this Caribbean-flavoured revision put together by Carlos Acosta. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its toying with the iconic original turns out to be a sugar plum assignment. I know what you’re thinking – just as I know…
