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Royal Academy of Dance welcomes ‘brilliant student’ the Queen for visit

Camilla regularly takes part with her friends in the academy’s Silver Swans classes.

Evening Standard

Marianela: Timeless review – perfect ballerina shows off a leg-whipping, frictionless mastery

In what is officially her first solo show, the star principal marshals technically peerless performances from a tremendous company in finely chosen repertoire

The Guardian - UK

The Royal Ballet’s celebration of Christopher Wheeldon showcases the choreographer’s dazzling range

4/5 Four works show the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon

The Independent UK

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How MJ the Musical sanitised Michael Jackson’s story: ‘Can we really sit in a theatre and pretend?’

MJ the Musical has already made millions for Jackson’s estate. But as the Broadway hit opens in Australia and the estate prepares to face two of Jackson’s alleged victims in court, fans may ask: is buying a ticket OK?

The Guardian - AU

Australia on stage: the best theatre, musicals, dance and opera of 2024

Guardian Australia critics pick out the best live stage experiences of the year

The Guardian - AU

Royal Ballet: Legacy review – a joyous celebration of Black and Brown brilliance

Royal Ballet principal Joseph Sissens emphatically turns the spotlight on leading dancers of colour from around the world

The Guardian - UK

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada review – dreamscapes and new realities

Christopher Wheeldon’s international hit returns home as thrilling as ever. Plus: three contrasting works by the National Ballet of Canada

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review – all stops are pulled out for Wheeldon ballet

Vivid designs, frog and fish footmen and a comedy dame bring good energy to the Royal Ballet’s Alice, with beautiful dancing from the leads

The Guardian - UK

The Australian Ballet: Oscar review – much to love in this blend of classical and contemporary dance

Regent Theatre, MelbourneThe Australian Ballet’s male dancers shine in Christopher Wheeldon’s new ballet but stage design often obscures view of dancers’ feetGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: the man who fell from a plane, Australia’s Chinese eateries, and a last chance sale

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - AU

Wilde dance a groundbreaking ballet of queer love

With its world premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Oscar, the Australian Ballet has put queer love into classical dance.

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‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire – until now. The esteemed choreographer hopes to change that for good, even if he’s sometimes the one blushing

The Guardian - UK

The Winter’s Tale review – Royal Ballet’s powerful war of the worlds

Christopher Wheeldon strips Shakespeare’s play of needless distractions in this boldly choreographed, nuanced masterpiece

The Guardian - UK

The best theatre to stream this month: The Little Big Things, David Tennant in Good and more

Musicals, Shakespeare and multiple versions of Nick Payne’s multiverse drama Constellations are among May’s digital theatre highlights

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The week in theatre: Opening Night; MJ the Musical – review

Sheridan Smith captivates, if the songs don’t quite, in Ivo van Hove and Rufus Wainwright’s new backstage musical

Evening Standard

MJ the Musical at Prince Edward Theatre review: a ravishing spectacle if you ignore the elephant in the room

This retelling of the King of Pop’s backstory to 1992 is full of pizzaz... but then the dubiousness of the enterprise sinks back in

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Nutcracker’ heralds holiday season’s dance programming in Chicago

Here’s a guide to where mice and soldiers will be showing their moves, and other dance performances during the final weeks of 2023.

The Independent UK

Man charged over theft of peregrine falcon eggs from nest in quarry

Christopher Wheeldon is accused of stealing the eggs from a site in Bolsover Moor, Derbyshire.

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘MJ’ a thriller of a tribute to Michael Jackson’s music

The glossy new stage musical lets you know with its first big number that this is a celebration of the King of Pop.

Chicago Sun-Times

As tour begins in Chicago, team behind Michael Jackson musical wants to be startin’ somethin’ great

Tony-winning ‘MJ,’ now showing at the Nederlander Theatre, aims to be ‘collage’ of the King of Pop’s life and music.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago July 27-Aug. 2: The Mix

Ed Sheeran in concert, “MJ” the musical in previews, the Silver Room Block Party and Fiesta del Sol are among the week’s highlights.

The Guardian - UK

Royal Opera House archive goes global with streaming service

New technology is also enabling live instant replays of rehearsals to help with creative process

The Guardian - UK

English National Ballet: Cinderella review – at once grand, tender and intimate

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s intelligence and invention combine to make an effortlessly entrancing piece in which to lose yourself

The Independent UK

'Like Water for Chocolate' brings food, magic, spice and lust to NY's grandest ballet stage

How do you choreograph a scene of mass food poisoning

The Guardian - UK

Royal Ballet triple bill review – McGregor and Wheeldon at the top of their game

Wayne McGregor’s incisive new ballet conjures the very brushstrokes of the late Carmen Herrera; Bernstein meets Les Sylphides in a muscular Christopher Wheeldon revival; ; and Laura Morera bows out in style

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