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Choreographer Jack Pallister talks new production of ‘Goldilocks’: “The sheer amount of storytelling that goes into ballet is immense”
The Let’s All Dance Company brings the classic fairy tale back to the stage in this new production exploring different languages and techniques. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its lead creatives, to learn all the fun facts about the development of this montage where magic soars beyond its storyline. How did the idea of…
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Review of ‘Carmen’: “God of carnage”
Bizet’s signature work returns to the stage in this new adaptation by the English National Ballet, currently playing at London’s Sadler’s Wells until the start of April. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this retelling of the timeless romance between the gypsy and the toreador was actually a…
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Review of ‘La Strada’: “Send in more clowns”
Fellini’s oneiric extravaganza takes a ronde de jambe through Alina Cojocaru’s stage adaptation currently playing at London’s Sadler’s Wells. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this lush parade of fantasies did actually run like a dream. A different language is a different vision of life… No one like…
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Review of ‘Giselle’: “Little spectre at this feast”
The English National Ballet opens its 2024 season with Adolph Adam’s romantic masterpiece, through a nostalgic old-fashioned production featuring several leads in their debut roles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this with this heavenly work they’ve actually dug their own grave. Once upon a dream… It seems…
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Review of ‘Edward Scissorhands’: “A nostalgic reverie”
Tim Burton’s 90s classic returns to the stage through the touring production of Matthew Bourne’s ballet adaptation, currently playing in London during the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if it’s ambitious montage ended up making the cut. The more you like yourself, the less you are…
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Review of ‘The Mongol Khan’: “The dragon is awakening”
Millenial history relives onstage through this lavish production depicting the folklore and myths of Mongolian culture. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to share all the details about this epic tale of love and betrayal. “A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see and who…
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Director Hero Baatar talks ‘The Mongol Khan’: “This show is inspired by our kings’ most precious secrets”
The London Coliseum prepares to welcome one of the most extravagant productions of its last season, in a show celebrating not only its West End premiere but also the friendship between Eastern and Western culture. Guillermo Nazara chats with its director, to learn more about this spectaculra piece inspired by three thousand years of history.…
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Xenia Aidonopoulou talks ‘Skydiver’: “I would never underestimate an audience and their ability to appreciate high-quality art”
London’s contemporary dance festival returns this month with a new multi-sensory proposal exploring mankind’s most enduring desires. Guillermo Nazara chats with its director about the creation of the show, to learn the most interesting facts about a piece taking us into a reality built on dreams. How did you come up with the idea for…
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Review of ‘The Pigeon and The Mouse’: “Let your spirit start to soar”
The New York dance company Welcome to Campire presents this new experimental show playing for a strictly limited run at London’s Space Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know all the details about this stirring tale of romance and doom. Nothing has more power to create and to destroy…
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Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “Tonight won’t just be any night”
Prokofiev’s ultimate masterpiece makes a comeback to the London stage, through Matthew Bourne’s imaginative retelling of the world’s most harrowing love story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new montage – to let us know if, in this case, the course actually ran smooth. A broken heart might never beat again. The most unfortunate…
