Royal Ballet — Wayne McGregor: Alchemies & Asian Tour
Key Questions
What is the new premiere in Wayne McGregor: Alchemies?
The Royal Ballet presents the world premiere of Wayne McGregor's Alchemies with music by El-Turk, featuring Nash, Bracewell, Hamilton, and Yugen with Ball and Lamb. It includes Kaneko.
Details on recent Mayerling performances at the Royal Ballet?
William Bracewell debuted as Shakespearean Rudolf on April 2 (★★★★★), with Kaneko as Vetsera. First night featured Ball and Hamilton (★★★★☆), with tortured pas de deux, McNally, Magri, Richardson, Pantuso, O’Sullivan, and Lamb.
What is the Royal Ballet's 2026 Asian tour?
The Royal Ballet is preparing for its 2026 Asian tour, including Japan, with new behind-the-scenes footage of packing costumes, shoes, and teams. They are packing productions like Giselle.
Upcoming events at Linbury Theatre?
Draft Works at Linbury April 16-18 features RNZB dancers in Ultra Folly contemporary piece. RNZB artists join the international lineup.
Who are key dancers in recent Royal Ballet reviews?
Matthew Ball is riveting as Rudolf (★★★★★), Calvin Richardson expressive in debut (★★★★★), Melissa Hamilton as Mary Vetsera, and others like Bracewell, Kaneko, Hamilton, Lamb.
What Dublin event features Royal Ballet dancers?
Melissa Hamilton (Royal Ballet Principal) and Gareth Haw (English National Ballet Principal) are featured in a world-class ballet event in Dublin.
Any other Royal Ballet highlights?
Includes Manon clips, Ashton works, and junior company VLOG from Coppelia rehearsal to promotion announcements in Japan. Mayerling described as violent, feral, tortured dance.
Reviews of specific Mayerling debuts?
Jonathan Gray praises Bracewell's Shakespearean Rudolf, Ball's riveting performance, and Richardson's expressive, beautifully danced debut in Mayerling casts.
Alchemies premiere (El-Turk/Nash/Bracewell/Hamilton) w/Yugen (Ball/Lamb), Kaneko; Mayerling reviews (Bracewell Shakespearean Rudolf debut ★★★★★ Apr2/Kaneko Vetsera, Ball/Hamilton ravishing ★★★★☆ first night tortured pas de deux/McNally/Magri, prior Richardson/Pantuso/O’Sullivan/Lamb); Manon clips; Ashton; 2026 Asian tour prep Japan; new BTS; Hamilton/Haw Dublin event; Draft Works Linbury Apr16-18 w/RNZB dancers (Ultra Folly contemp).