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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Carlos Acosta receives honorary degree, names a guest conductor
An honorary degree is the University of Birmingham's highest honour.
Ikuko
Jul 271 min read


Birmingham Royal Ballet announces promotions, leavers and joiners
Yu Kurihara is promoted to Principal. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 42 min read


Dutch National Ballet new season updates with new La Bayadere and secret Ratmansky
New La Bayadere will feature a Dutch antagonist.
Ikuko
Jun 283 min read
Birmingham Royal Ballet: new CEO, awards from Lord Mayer
Paul James succeeds Caroline Miller.
Ikuko
May 311 min read


Birmingham Royal Ballet announces Black Sabbath Ballet tours as the band prepares for the final show
The Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) announced the national and US tours of its Black Sabbath - The Ballet for the rest of 2025. In the...
Ikuko
May 201 min read


Carlos Acosta to reimagine La Bayadère set in Renaissance Italy for 2026 world premiere
It is called The Maiden of Venice and set in Renaissance Italy to avoid cultural appropriation.
Ikuko
May 81 min read
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2025-2026 season, Carlos Acosta media interview
The season includes Sir Peter Wright Centenary.
Ikuko
Feb 101 min read


Obituary: Caroline Miller, Kirsten Simone
Rest in peace 🕊️
Ikuko
Dec 23, 20241 min read


A Celebration of Ballet: all links
The event is small-scale but it features good facets of ballet today.
Ikuko
Nov 7, 20242 min read
A Celebration of Ballet on 6 November!
The English National Ballet , the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Northern Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance stepped in.
Ikuko
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Promotions: Beatrice Parma with BRB, Emily Suzuki with ENB
Beatrice is promoted to Principal and Emily to Soloist. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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