| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2013 The London Coliseum | Nostalgia and magic: Birmingham Royal Ballet's Aladdin in London |
The evening was a step back into childhood nostalgia, of getting on the hired coach with my brother and neighbours from our cul-de-sac, to drive up to London for the traditional Christmas pantomime. And, of course, Aladdin with all that mystical eastern magic was always a favourite with us kids. Now, with the holiday season well past, this same tale of intrigue and enchantment – albeit this time in ballet form – has been brought to the capital for eight performances by Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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| 19-Oct-2011 Sadler's Wells | Birmingham Royal Ballet's Autumn Glory: a smorgasbord of ballet delights |
War on a chess board; simplicity and purity of line; and a rollicking Victorian nonsense musical—all rolled into one evening in London this week. Autumn Glory was a true mixed bag of styles and tempos, and recalled Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage that had its beginnings at Sadlers Wells Theatre.
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