Georgina Butler is a journalist, a dance writer, and a dance teacher who specialises in teaching classical ballet.
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, a day to celebrate the power and pleasure of dancing. Happy International Dance Day! For as long as I can remember, dancing has been my escape, my… 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
Fans of fantasy and magic can look forward to diving into an immersive new production when Northern Ballet presents The Little Mermaid at Milton Keynes Theatre this month. The Leeds-based touring company is known… View Post
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a cinematic wartime romance that memorably captures the glitz in the Blitz to illuminate the power of true love. The popular choreographer’s dance theatre troupe, New Adventures, is making its… View Post
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures brings his wartime revival of Cinderella to Milton Keynes this month. Dance devotees can look forward to a dark reimagining of a classic fairy tale when the admired choreographer’s popular… View Post
Sometimes, you just need to put on your tutu and twirl. But what do you really know about the Ballet Tutu?
Magical dance theatre production The Snowman is a winsome winter warmer of a show that will banish those troublesome January blues. The Birmingham Repertory Theatre performance proved to be the perfect mid-week pick-me-up for audience… View Post
Spectacular stage show The Snowman dances into town this month Prepare to be whisked off to a winter wonderland when heart-warming stage show The Snowman flies into Milton Keynes Theatre. Based on the celebrated… View Post
Panto can be predictable but there are some unexpected highlights in the gloriously excessive production of Cinderella at Milton Keynes Theatre. Pitched as “The Fairy Godmother of all Pantomimes” this extravaganza certainly conjures up enough… View Post
Dancer James Leece plays the title role in the stage show version of classic Christmas cartoon The Snowman. Between performances and festive family fun, he found time for a chat about choreography, costumes and… View Post
Dazzling dance musical An American in Paris is a breathtakingly beautiful show. The acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic 1951 Hollywood film, which starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, is directed and choreographed by… View Post
Contemporary tunes and a myriad of movement styles ensure Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace’s Tango Moderno is an entertaining and easy to follow dance show. It takes two to Tango – unless you are… View Post
Everyone knows it takes two to Tango and dancing duo Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are teaming up once again to show us exactly how it’s done. The former Strictly Come Dancing professionals return… View Post
Feline fun for a Happy Halloween… Happy Halloween! It’s the time of year for fancy dress so what better look for me to adopt than that of an elegant black cat? Ballet Papier… View Post
English National Ballet’s stunning new double bill Song of the Earth / La Sylphide embodies what I love most about dance: you can lose yourself in it and it makes you think. The compelling Song of… View Post
English National Ballet’s artistic director and lead principal dancer Tamara Rojo talks to Georgina Butler about why the company’s new double bill has the potential to change your life… Tamara Rojo is in… View Post
