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World Premiere 7 March 2026
Gemma Coutts in Gentleman Jack – Photo: Colleen MairIn March of this year Rosie and her ballet-loving friend Philippa spent a weekend in Yorkshire. The purpose of the visit was to attend the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack at Leeds Grand Theatre. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the ballet is based ...
November 2024 saw the world premiere of a brand-new Nutcracker for English National Ballet (ENB), choreographed by Aaron Watkin (Artistic Director) and Arielle Smith, and with designs by Dick Bird.
The Nutcracker was the subject of our ...
When Ninette de Valois’ ballerina Alicia Markova left the Vic-Wells (now Royal) Ballet in 1935, initially there was no single dancer capable of taking her place, due to the extent of her repertoire and skills. Instead, Markova’s roles were divided amongst a group of dancers, including Margot Fonteyn, who became the most celebrated of the group by far. The other dancers were E...