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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 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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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 ‘La Fille mal gardée’: “Camp au champs”
The Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Sir Frederick Ashton’s signature choreography, in a new production bringing back the charm and whimsies of Hérold’s old-fashioned romantic ballet. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this field work manages to make audiences smell the barn. It’s almost a mathematical certainty that, when…
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Review of ‘Les Noces – The Departure’: “Scarring allure”
The New Movement Collective company presents its latest creation, featuring a blend of classical and contemporary techniques in a new approach to some of the most influential works of the last century. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this experimental montage actually left him dancing on air. I…
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Review of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Beauty is the word”
The most Christmassy theatre tradition continues to charm audiences during the holidays through its many productions across town. Guillermo Názara reviews one the company’s signature montages, playing for a limited run at London’s Royal Albert Hall – to let us know if the lavishness of the score is matched by those daring to perform it.
