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REVIEW | Coppélia | Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet Coppélia Review 2017

The timeless tale of Coppélia is brought back to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet this season, and the frivolous, romantic and witty production is an absolute delight. Thinking about it,…

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Travelling the Globe Through World-Class Dance

Last week, myself and other Birmingham theatre bloggers headed down to Sadlers Wells in London to have a taste of Dance Sampled before it arrives at the Birmingham Hippodrome next…

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5 min

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Solidarity: The Relationships That Shape Billy Elliot the Musical

“I think it is such a beautifully crafted show – beautifully directed, beautifully written, beautifully choreographed – everything about it is perfection,” explains Annette McLaughlin who plays the extravagant northern…

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REVIEW | Dick Whittington | Birmingham Hippodrome

The Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime is well known around the country for being of the highest quality. With a star-studded cast, incredible technical illusions and even elements of 3D, it is…

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6 min

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Mamma Mia | A Day In The Life

After reviewing Mamma Mia at the Hippodrome last month, an utterly cheesy and ultimate feel-good musical, I was ecstatic to be able to be following two of the cast members…

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REVIEW | Shakespeare Triple Bill | Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet continue their exploration of Shakespeare with a triple bill that is innovatively choreographed by three outstanding choreographers that display Birmingham Royal Ballet’s phenomenal technique, skill and versatility. Choreographer…

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REVIEW | Taming Of The Shrew | Birmingham Royal Ballet

There have been many adaptations and revivals of Shakespeare’s classics this year in commemoration of 400 years since his death. Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of Taming Of The Shrew is…

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REVIEW | Cats | UK & European Tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats is brought to the stage in this slick, animated and electric production based on the words from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats. Whilst…

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