Category: Dance

The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2016 review

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet School presented a highly entertaining, thoughtfully selected program of pure dance for their Showcase 2016.

The Australian Ballet: Nijinsky review

By Simon Parris on September 8, 2016 • ( 11 Comments )

The Australian Ballet boldly rewards their audience and dancers alike with John Neumeier’s dramatic adult fantasia Nijinsky. ***Review updated after viewing second performance of Nijinsky, starring Kevin Jackson. See additional text and […]

Bangarra Dance Theatre: OUR Land People Stories review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on September 3, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

In a highly affecting and inspiring trio of works, Bangarra Dance Theatre acknowledges and celebrates history, family and art in OUR land people stories.

Houston Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on July 1, 2016 • ( 10 Comments )

Lavishly produced on a grand scale, it is the intimate, intricate details that really distinguish Houston Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, a very welcome addition to The Australian Ballet’s 2016 season.

Helpmann Nominations 2016 Announced

By Simon Parris on June 20, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Covering a unique mix of opera, dance, music theatre, plays, live music and more, the 2016 Helpmann Nominations were announced this evening at performing arts venues around Australia. Read on for all […]

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on June 8, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

The Melbourne return of Stephen Baynes’ Swan Lake is distinguished by absolutely superb lead performances from two of The Australian Ballet’s most loved Principal Artists.

The Australian Ballet: Vitesse review

By Simon Parris on March 12, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

Commencing its 2016 Melbourne season in top form, The Australian Ballet continues its recent trend of exciting modern dance programs with Vitesse.

New Adventures: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty review

By Simon Parris on January 25, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The final performance of the current London season sees Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty in excellent shape for its coming UK and world tour.

The Royal Ballet: Rhapsody / The Two Pigeons review

By Simon Parris on January 24, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

In a nicely balanced, highly entertaining double bill, The Royal Ballet presents Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons, two gems from the treasured catalogue of works from Frederick Ashton.