Tag Archives: Carlos Acosta

Robert Tanitch reviews Carlos Acosta’s Carmen at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London

1845 Prosper Merimée’s novel is published. 1875 Georges Bizet’s opera is premiered. Its clarity, vivacity, colour and melody have made it the most popular and frequently performed opera in the world. ...

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Robert Tanitch reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London

DON QUIXOTE has been in the ballet repertoire since 1869 and is one of Carlos Acosta’s favourite ballets. He first performed it when he was sixteen. He would go on to create his own production for The ...

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Robert Tanitch reviews Acosta Danza’s 100% Cuban which is touring England

Acosta Danza was set up by ballet star Carlos Acosta in 2015 to harness and develop young talent and to showcase Cuban performers and Cuban culture. Six years later they tour the world. 100% CUBAN is ...

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Robert Tanitch reviews a triple bill by Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London

CITY OF A THOUSAND TRADES Miguel Altunaga’s ballet is a love letter to Birmingham commissioned by Carlos Acosta to celebrate the city’s industrial heritage and culture. Based on interviews with Brummi ...

andrew 1129 views 0 likes Nov 9, 2021