Hermione and Kat return to IDSTP in this episode discussing the Royal Ballet's production of Swan Lake, as well as other versions, the Tchaikovsky score and dancers Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell. Where to see Swan LakeFind tickets for t

Chatting with Alexander Campbell: Creating A Speaking Ballet

Dec 2nd, 2023 38m 6s

Hermione and Kat sit down with Alexander Campbell, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet to talk about 'The Limit', a new show which ran at the Royal Opera House in October. Alexander talks about the process behind creating a new dance product

Hazards of the job: ballet injuries & Don Quixote

Oct 31st, 2023 33m 56s

This episode contains references to injuries and drugs.This week Hermione & Kat are talking about injuries in the ballet world, as well as their own unfortunate medical dilemmas, and the Royal Ballet's magnificent production of Don Quixote.

This Barbie loves ballet: the good and the bad of ballet movies

Jul 27th, 2023 36m 6s

In this episode, Hermione and Kat delve into the world of ballet movies. Many people have their first ballet experiences and become interested in the art form through ballet in film and TV. Not all ballet movies however, are created equal. Ka

Going to the ballet 101

Jun 13th, 2023 27m 32s

Going to the ballet is incredible but can be confusing. This is your strangely detailed guide to booking the best and cheapest tickets, where to sit, what to wear, and lots more. With a quite a few years of going to the ballet under their belts

Your guide to the 2023/24 ballet season

May 26th, 2023 17m 2s

In this episode, Hermione and Kat react to the 2023/24 ballet season at the Royal Opera House. With some brief thoughts on each ballet, we recommend which ones to see for new ballet audiences and what people might enjoy about them. Follow us

A New Cinderella: Reimagining Classical Ballet

Apr 28th, 2023 29m

This week Hermione and Kat discuss the new production of the Royal Ballet's Cinderella, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. With brand new costumes and sets, this colourful and magical production is a classic of British ballet, and a perfect in

How to decipher Woolf Works

Mar 16th, 2023 35m 43s

Don't see the point of ballet? We want to change your mind.This episode contains references to themes of mental health and suicide which some listeners may find distressing.This week Hermione and Kat talk about the Royal Ballet's production

Ranting about ballet & why Sleeping Beauty is great

Feb 5th, 2023 23m 52s

Don't see the point of ballet? We want to change your mind. Ballet fans Kat and Hermione are setting out on a journey to share the joy of ballet with people who might not see the point of it. In this episode they discuss:- what drove them to

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