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Royal Academy of Dance welcomes ‘brilliant student’ the Queen for visit

Camilla regularly takes part with her friends in the academy’s Silver Swans classes.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Marianela: Timeless review – perfect ballerina shows off a leg-whipping, frictionless mastery

In what is officially her first solo show, the star principal marshals technically peerless performances from a tremendous company in finely chosen repertoire

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

The Royal Ballet’s celebration of Christopher Wheeldon showcases the choreographer’s dazzling range

4/5 Four works show the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review – all stops are pulled out for Wheeldon ballet

Vivid designs, frog and fish footmen and a comedy dame bring good energy to the Royal Ballet’s Alice, with beautiful dancing from the leads

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

The Australian Ballet: Oscar review – much to love in this blend of classical and contemporary dance

Regent Theatre, MelbourneThe Australian Ballet’s male dancers shine in Christopher Wheeldon’s new ballet but stage design often obscures view of dancers’ feetGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2024

Five Great Reads: the man who fell from a plane, Australia’s Chinese eateries, and a last chance sale

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024

Wilde dance a groundbreaking ballet of queer love

With its world premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Oscar, the Australian Ballet has put queer love into classical dance.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024

‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire – until now. The esteemed choreographer hopes to change that for good, even if he’s sometimes the one blushing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

The Winter’s Tale review – Royal Ballet’s powerful war of the worlds

Christopher Wheeldon strips Shakespeare’s play of needless distractions in this boldly choreographed, nuanced masterpiece

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024

The best theatre to stream this month: The Little Big Things, David Tennant in Good and more

Musicals, Shakespeare and multiple versions of Nick Payne’s multiverse drama Constellations are among May’s digital theatre highlights

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024