Nerisse Appleby There are so many films featuring strong female leads that I love; so many, in fact, that I couldn’t actually pick a favourite. While many view the term ‘strong female lead’ as relating to the kick-ass, save-the-world heroines we now find in our favourite action films (who are, of course, amazing), I wanted…
Arts, Venue
A stand out performance: Cinderella at Norwich Theatre Royal
Incredible dancing was just one of the highlights of the Northern Ballet’s performance of Cinderella. It is currently being shown at Norwich Theatre Royal and is running from the 26th of November until the 30th. To my initial surprise and absolute pleasure, the company featured such a diverse range of dancers, and this made for…
Arts
Review: Cinderella at the Norwich Theatre Royal
With immense success in countries such as Japan, Spain, Italy and Singapore, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia once again dazzled when performing Cinderella at the Norwich Theatre Royal on the 16th of January. Though following the basic outline of the well-known story of Cinderella, this production offered far more: with rich comedy, captivating dance…
Arts
Russian State Ballet of Siberia comes to Norwich
The classical ballet company Russian State Ballet of Siberia returns to Norwich Theatre Royal in January with three different ballets from their repertoire. The company, which was founded in 1981, is touring the UK for the eight year in a row and will be performing La Fille mal gardée, Giselle and Cinderella on January 14-16,…
Arts
Review: Cendrillon at the Norwich Theatre Royal
The renowned opera house Glyndebourne is currently touring Cendrillon (Cinderella), a French opera that saw its premiere performance in 1899, Paris. Having wanted to go to an opera for some time, and due to the fact I’m learning, slowly but surely, to speak French, I was quick to take up the opportunity to review Cendrillon…
Arts
Cinderella: “the most breathtaking thing I have ever watched”
I thought that Matthew Bourne’s production of Red Shoes would be the best thing I would ever watch, but his Cinderella production completely stole my heart. It was the most breathtaking thing I have ever watched. Matthew Bourne has a way of bringing out the darkest themes in his ballets with incredible effectiveness. As predicted,…
Fashion, OldVenue
A Cinderella Story
To celebrate the launch of the new Disney film, Cinderella, MAC have released a limited edition make up range to allow you to recreate the Disney princess look. Consisting of beautiful eye shadows, lipsticks and mascara — what more could you ask for? All wrapped up in a stunning shimmering pastel blue packaging, a nod…
Arts, OldVenue
Review: Northern Ballet’s Cinderella
Romance, magic and amazing spectacle sound like your sort of thing? In which case David Nixon’s spellbinding interpretation of Cinderella will be perfect for you. Set in Imperial Russia, Northern Ballet’s adaptation of this favourite fairy-tale proves to be much more than simply a dance show. With everything from dazzling costumes, inspiring choreography to magic…
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