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Review of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ (Royal Albert Hall, 2026): “Enchanting production has no dormant talents”
You can’t go wrong with Tchaikovsky, except perhaps if you’re listening to the 1812 Symphony. And you can hardly go wrong with the English National Ballet. It doesn’t take another genius to realise that combining the two will likely result in a tour de force. But it might take a trip to the Royal Albert…
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First Artist Anri Sugiura talks ENB’s upcoming production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’: “You can feel the pure joy of dancing”
Following the success of previous classical productions such as Cinderella and Swan Lake, the English National Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kenneth MacMillan’s timeless adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its prima ballerinas to learn about the piece’s highlights and how it will put audiences under a…
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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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The 50 best shows of 2025
In the run-up to 2026’s exciting new offer, we’re taking a final trip down review lane to gather the most enduring shows of the year. Discover which ones have made the cut out of hundreds of press performances and how close it gets to your own selection. 50. Antigone On Strike Action, politics, and philosophy…
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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 ‘R:Evolution’: “Bewildering journey through the genre’s past secures a shining future”
The English National Ballet starts its new autumn season through a wide-ranging array of styles exploring the transformation of dance across the years. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its style memorabilia is just as likely to be remembered. It’s an unspoken secret that, when a show tries…
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Review of BBC Proms 2025 ‘Khatia Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky’: “Royal mess at the Albert Hall doesn’t stop a tour de force rendition”
The acclaimed pianist returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the No.1 Concerto, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under Jaime Martin’s guidance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if last Friday’s rendition was carried out without any light, dark, or ruby stains. You know…
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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 ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “A traditional break with the past”
The English National Ballet opens their brand new production of Tchaikovsky’s signature Christmas classic, featuring a new montage as well as a reimagined choreography co-designed by Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin in tandem with Arielle Smith. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this different approach on the timeless…
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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…
