Darcey Bussell interviews esteemed choreographer Sir Peter Wright as they reflect on the highlights of his illustrious career, including his iconic production of The Nutcracker and Giselle, in celebration of his 90th birthday.
(Director), Peter Wright (Self), Darcey Bussell (Self)
Join Royal Ballet principals Francesca Hayward, Lauren Cuthbertson, and director Kevin O'Hare for an introduction to Peter Wright's Nutcracker discussing the storyline, choreography, and characters.
The Nutcracker (2016): Introduction
Backstage-pass, Ballet, Shorts
Darcey Bussell interviews Royal Ballet principal Lauren Cuthbertson about her role as Queen Hermoine in Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Lauren Cuthberson
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Ore Oduba interviews choreographer Peter Wright and dancers Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they rehearse for their upcoming production of Giselle.
Giselle: Rehearsals
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Darcey Bussel interviews Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae to discuss his tap-tastic role of the Mad Hatter in Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter
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Join choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, composer Joby Talbot, and designer Bob Crowley for a round-table discussion about their Royal Ballet production, The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Chris, Bob and Joby
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Join 7-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley to learn how he created the incredible costume and set designs for Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Costumes
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Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Royal Ballet principals as they discuss the storyline, characters, and choreographer for their production of The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Introduction
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Join dancers Francesco Gabriele Frola and Emma Hawes as they rehearse a scene from The Flower Festival in Genzano, and reflect on the legacy and impact of Rudolf Nureyev.
Nureyev: Legend and Legacy: The Flower Festival in Genzano
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Join choreographer Peter Wright and Royal Ballet Principals Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov as they discuss the plot, characters, choreography, and music of the iconic story ballet, Giselle.
Giselle: Introduction
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Sit down with the cast and creatives behind Christopher Wheeldon's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Introduction
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Join Royal Ballet principals Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they discuss dancing together for the first time in Giselle.
Giselle: Dancing Together
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Joanna Vanderham captures Desdemona's desperation in this heart-wrenching scene from Othello.
Othello: "Alas Iagao, what shall I do..."
Royal Shakespeare Company
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Reimagined with a darker edge and inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, witness a ballet being turned upside down by Matthew Bourne.
The Making of Swan Lake
Backstage-pass, Dance, Ballet
Dr.Who's Chrisopher Eccleston delivers Macbeth's famous Act 5 soliloquy in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth.
Macbeth: "Tomorrow and tomorrow..."
Royal Shakespeare Company
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Ballet Unleashed presents a new cinema meets dance short film from award-winning choreographer/filmmaker Loughlan Prior.
Inklings
Ballet Unleashed
Ballet, Shorts
Nothing lasts forever. In this poignant dance short by filmmaker Ramón Verdugo, a couple confronts the inevitable fading of their relationship.
Aware
Ballet, Shorts
This short ballet piece, performed by Pointeworks artists Sophie Williams and Valentin Batista, explores very essence of water.
The Tides
Pointeworks
Ballet, Shorts
In response to an emerging landscape for current artists, Cathy Marston’s new choreographic work Switchback offers a physical narrative portraying a dancer’s quest to chase their dreams.
Switchback
Ballet Unleashed
Ballet, Shorts
Go back to the beginning with accomplished Soprano and Conductor Barbara Hannigan and find out how she got her start.
Back to the Beginning with Barbara Hannigan
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Sit down with Royal Shakespeare Company actors Josette Simon (Cleopatra), Antony Byrne (Antony), and Ben Allen (Octavius Caesar) for a discussion about their roles in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Antony and Cleopatra: Cast Interviews
Royal Shakespeare Company
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The Royal Ballet’s In Her Hands stars Natalia Osipova and reflects on the relationship between French sculptors, Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin.
In Her Hands
Royal Ballet
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The romantic ballet by Coralli and Perrot returns in the revival of Yvette Chauviré
Giselle
La Scala
Ballet
Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984
The Nutcracker (2016)
The Royal Ballet
Ballet