Georgina Butler is a journalist, a dance writer, and a dance teacher who specialises in teaching classical ballet.
The theme for International Dance Day 2019 is “Dance and Spirituality”. When I am dancing, I am meditating. I am living in the moment: body, mind and soul uniting to make me “me”. I… View Post
Revel in a royal visit when Northern Ballet brings its latest ambitious narrative ballet, Victoria, to Milton Keynes Theatre next week. The title character is, of course, Queen Victoria and the production’s inaugural year… View Post
Being scared has never been quite as much fun as it is in the stage adaptation of bestselling author Peter James’ supernatural thriller, The House on Cold Hill. A distinct chill is discernible in… View Post
Plot and pop are entertainingly in tune in The Band, a bubbly jukebox musical that celebrates fandom, friendship and fulfilment. The Band is written by Tim Firth, features the music of Take That (Britain’s… View Post
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is back at Milton Keynes Theatre as a revived production that brings astonishing new energy and emotion to a legendary piece of dance theatre. I delight in Matthew Bourne’s work… View Post
Little ones will be dancing with excitement at the news that Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare is racing onto the big screen at cinemas nationwide this weekend. The bite-sized ballet is being shown… View Post
Choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, danced by his New Adventures company, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this month and the revival will have audiences flocking to the venue. First performed in 1995, Matthew… View Post
Christmas at the London Coliseum means the return of English National Ballet’s Nutcracker, a festive favourite that is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Nutcracker has been at the heart of English National Ballet’s repertoire… View Post
‘Tis the season to be silly and this year’s pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre is a cheerfully chaotic take on the famous British legend Robin Hood. In time-honoured panto tradition, the action-packed show features… View Post
English National Ballet dances emotionally-charged choreography with seamless fluidity in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, bringing dazzling decadence, drama and despair to the stage. The late British choreographer’s intense romance is a classic narrative ballet… View Post
The dancers of English National Ballet are prepping their pointe shoes ready to thrill theatregoers with the timelessly romantic tragedy of Manon this season. Legendary British choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Parisian period drama is… View Post
Today is World Ballet Day, the one day of the year that balletomanes and ballet newbies alike are urged to press pause on their everyday activities and watch ballet! American writer and dance critic… View Post
The latest neoclassical programme from New English Ballet Theatre is The Four Seasons / Remembrance, a stylish double bill that combines the abstract and the historical. The vibrant young modern ballet company prides itself… View Post
New English Ballet Theatre is returning to The Peacock Theatre in London’s West End this week with a brand new double bill, The Four Seasons / Remembrance. As a modern ballet company, New English Ballet Theatre… View Post
War Horse is an extraordinary, emotionally exhausting piece of theatre that embodies both the essence of the equine and the futility of war. The narrative boldly recounts the universal suffering that the First World… View Post
For a romantic musical that will sweep you off your feet without forcing you to wallow in too much mushy sentiment theatregoers need look no further than An Officer and a Gentleman. The classic… View Post
Chick flick romcom Legally Blonde makes for a feel-good musical that is as sparkling as pink champagne. The 2001 American film, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and starring Reese Witherspoon, sees protagonist… View Post
Today is International Dance Day 2018, a day to celebrate the power and pleasure of dancing. For as long as I can remember, dancing has been my escape, my entertainment and my education. I… View Post
Northern Ballet’s take on The Little Mermaid is so immersive and beautiful that coming up for air during the interval is quite an abrupt reality check. The return to dry land takes some getting… View Post
Northern Ballet soloist Abigail Prudames is taking dance audiences on an amazing aquatic adventure in the company’s newest production, The Little Mermaid. She surfaced from beneath the waves for long enough to chat to… View Post
