Georgina Butler is a journalist, a dance writer, and a dance teacher who specialises in teaching classical ballet.
The title character in this year’s pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre walks for miles in search of fame and fortune, strolling to London where he has been told the streets are paved with gold.… View Post
We might still be in November but Christmas is well and truly on its way now English National Ballet is delighting audiences with its dreamy Nutcracker at Milton Keynes Theatre. Nothing gets me in… View Post
English National Ballet First Artist Barry Drummond finds a few minutes between classes, performances and rehearsals to fill Georgina Butler in with his thoughts on dancing in Nutcracker and enjoying the magic of Christmas…… View Post
Prepare to be swept up in the magic of Christmas as English National Ballet brings its sparkling production of Nutcracker to Milton Keynes Theatre from Wednesday. The dancers of English National Ballet spent… View Post
Incredible dancing. Intense storytelling. Totally immersive. English National Ballet’s new Giselle by Akram Khan is an epic dance experience. Everything about Akram Khan’s Giselle is so inspired that, after joining an elated audience in a lengthy standing… View Post
Ballet teacher and former professional ballet dancer Lorna Scott is an in-demand dance teacher, a mentor to fellow educators, a higher education student and a busy mum of two. Amazingly, she found time to… View Post
Georgina Butler discovers the collaborative spirit of New English Ballet Theatre… When New English Ballet Theatre invited me to watch rehearsals, chat to members of the production team and learn some of the dancers’… View Post
Let your dreams be bigger than your fears this Halloween As darkness falls this evening, it is time to celebrate all things supernatural. While I am not an advocate of too much hocus-pocus… View Post
Captivating choreography and charming characterisation ensures memories of the fabulous felines in Cats stay with audiences long after the applause subsides. Prowling through the auditorium at Milton Keynes Theatre all this week, the moggies… View Post
Feline focused smash hit musical Cats returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday. Back on tour after sell-out success at the London Palladium, the record-breaking show is the outstanding work of composer Andrew Lloyd… View Post
Explosive rock and roll musical Footloose raises the roof with its infectious blend of iconic eighties hits and youthful teenage rebellion. The lyrics of the show’s signature song urge audiences to kick off their… View Post
Entity: (noun) A thing with distinct and independent existence; (mass noun) Existence, being. Wayne McGregor‘s whole body of choreographic work could arguably be conceived of as an entity – a living catalogue of… View Post
Dancer, dance teacher and artist Olivia Holland fills Georgina Butler in on how relocating to New Zealand has helped her rediscover her passion for dance… Olivia Holland is a graduate of the Royal Ballet School White… View Post
Acclaimed choreographer and theatre/television director Dame Gillian Lynne is a legendary figure in the arts, with a career spanning more than 70 years. Her achievements include being a ballerina with Sadler’s Wells Ballet (now The Royal… View Post
One day. Five ballet companies. Live and Online. World Ballet Day LIVE, the marathon live-stream featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the top ballet companies on the planet, returns on Tuesday 4th October 2016. In… View Post
There are some sparkling performances in the production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s currently captivating audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre. The classic tale of deliciously enigmatic New York good-time girl Holly Golightly, penned by Truman… View Post
Dancer, choreographer, educator and researcher Nefeli Tsiouti is dedicated to mastering all aspects of her craft and creating a better future for the next generation of artists. She took a brief break from her current… View Post
Audiences can expect to be dazzled by Keep Dancing at Milton Keynes Theatre this week. Last night’s opening show was packed with enthusiastic dance fans revelling in the excitement of this uplifting production, which offers… View Post
Keep Dancing takes to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre tomorrow and the production promises to deliver an unmissable array of dazzling routines. Strictly fever is already gripping the nation. The popular BBC reality… View Post
Professional Ballroom and Latin dancer Robin Windsor is a world champion who has toured the globe in critically acclaimed shows, performing in both the West End and on Broadway. He charmed television audiences in Dancing… View Post
