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News and features index



News items
 
 New Beauty and the Beast clip added
October 29, 2008
 New Nutcracker performance added!
October 28, 2008
 Proud to be in Birmingham
October 24, 2008
 Company announces additional London season
October 22, 2008
 Firebird sets off smoke alarm
October 22, 2008
 Freefall at Artsfest 2008
October 5, 2008
 Robert Heindel print up for auction
September 26, 2008
 Beauty and the Beast clip now on-line
September 7, 2008
 On-line auction 2008
September 4, 2008
 Robert Parker to rejoin the Company
August 20, 2008
 David Bintley on choreographic development
July 28, 2008
 David Bintley on the programming process
July 23, 2008
 Dancer galleries updated
July 23, 2008
 Barry Wordsworth leaves Birmingham Royal Ballet
July 18, 2008
 Company announcements
July 15, 2008
 2007-08 comes to a close
July 14, 2008
 Desmond Kelly Gala
July 4, 2008
 Desmond Kelly Gala raffle results
July 4, 2008
 David Bintley takes on role with New National Theatre, Tokyo
June 26, 2008
 Christopher Barron adds to praise for Desmond Kelly
June 26, 2008
 David Bintley on Desmond Kelly
June 14, 2008
 On sale date for autumn performances in London
June 13, 2008
 Individual tickets for 2008-09 Birmingham season on sale 2 June
June 1, 2008
 David Bintley to speak at Ikon Gallery, Wednesday 4 June 2008
May 30, 2008
 London autumn dates confirmed
May 29, 2008
 David Bintley praises increased fitness standards
May 9, 2008
 2008 split tour comes to a close
May 8, 2008
 Desmond Kelly OBE Appointed as Artistic Director of Elmhurst
May 7, 2008
 Swan Lake greets Secretary of State for Culture
April 10, 2008
 2008-09 repertory announced
April 4, 2008
 Dancer promotions
April 2, 2008
 Sunderland autumn season on sale from Tuesday 11 March
March 7, 2008
 2008-09 Birmingham dates announced
March 7, 2008
 Desmond Kelly Gala
March 1, 2008
 Iain Mackay and Silvia Jimenez to leave Company after Swan Lake
February 18, 2008
 New Bintley ballet to premiere in Japan
February 11, 2008
 Desmond Kelly and Marion Tait judge Young Dancer Awards regional heat
February 5, 2008
 Swan Lake debuts confirmed
February 4, 2008
 All South-West and North-East tour dates on sale now
February 1, 2008
 Company indicates further international intent
January 31, 2008
 New dancers join Birmingham Royal Ballet
January 31, 2008
 Dual success at National Dance Awards
January 23, 2008
 Freefall season review
December 15, 2007
 Christmas season comes to a close
December 14, 2007
 Japan 2008
December 7, 2007
 April/May tour 2008
November 15, 2007
 Michael Corder: initial stages
November 13, 2007
 Birmingham Royal Ballet appears on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing
November 1, 2007
 Michael Corder visit
November 1, 2007
 Birmingham Royal Ballet awarded for 'Outstanding Achievement in Dance'
October 22, 2007
 Company to return to Cardiff
September 15, 2007
 Jenny Murphy joins BRB Education department
September 6, 2007
 John Craxton oversees Daphnis and Chloë amends
August 20, 2007
 Oxford 2008 dates now on sale
August 11, 2007
 BRB dancers guesting at Royal Festival Hall
June 22, 2007
 Travelling to see Birmingham Royal Ballet
June 8, 2007
 Robert Parker's final performances confirmed
May 31, 2007
 Ballet on the buses
May 23, 2007
 Dynamic Dance designers
May 14, 2007
 Company launches 2007-08 subscription season in Birmingham
April 18, 2007
 Sunderland autumn season goes on sale
March 12, 2007
 Plymouth autumn season announced
February 27, 2007
 Additional choreographics participant confirmed
February 22, 2007
 The show must go on!
February 16, 2007
 Choreographics participants confirmed
February 7, 2007
 Guests artists for spring season
January 20, 2007
 Cyrano: setting the scene
December 29, 2006
 Cyrano receives additional firepower
December 26, 2006
 Cyrano swordplay
December 22, 2006
 Further new choreography for 2007
December 21, 2006
 Curtain falls on most successful Nutcracker yet
December 14, 2006
 2007 split tour confirmed
December 13, 2006
 BRB dancers to choreograph in 2007
December 6, 2006
 Evening of Music and Dance 2007
December 7, 2006
 USA performances revealed
December 7, 2006
 Ballet Hoo! rebroadcast
December 5, 2006
 Nutcracker breaks own box office record
December 1, 2006
 All Spring 2007 tour dates now on sale
December 1, 2006
 BRB receives nominations for classical output
November 22, 2006
 Ballet Hoo! Phase 3
November 20, 2006
 Cyrano: early stages
October 20, 2006
 Ballet Hoo! graduation
October 19, 2006
 Nutcracker gala presentation
October 9, 2006
 BRB nominated for TMA Award
October 6, 2006
 Lady MacMillan's Ballet Hoo! speech
September 30, 2006
 David Bintley's Ballet Hoo! speech
September 30, 2006
 David Bintley leads Ballet Hoo! applause
September 29, 2006
 Ballet Hoo! - the final stage
September 28, 2006

 
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On-line auction 2008


September 4, 2008

Birmingham Royal Ballet's new season will be marked with an on-line fundraising auction. Lots feature items of Company memorabilia and other pieces generously donated by friends and partners of the organisation.

The auction will run 1-11 October, during the autumn season in Birmingham.

You can view the auction now by clicking here.

Auction lots



LOT 1

Orchestra Experience for two at Sadler's Wells


An opportunity for two people to have tea with members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia on Tuesday 14 October, and to attend the orchestral rehearsal of Petrushka in London at Henry Wood Hall. A pair of tickets to see Petrushka at Sadler's Wells Theatre is also included in this experience.
Reserve price: £375

LOT 2

Backstage Experience for one


Watch a Birmingham Royal Ballet performance of The Nutcracker from the wings. Take a seat next to the Stage Manager and experience the performance from back stage.
Reserve price: £450

LOT 3

Chicago Weekend for two


Suite accommodation for three nights at the fabulous InterContinental Chicago - in the heart of the Magnificent Mile - Chicago's finest shopping, entertainment and cultural district, with flights for two people donated by American Airlines.
Donated by InterContinental Hotels & American Airlines.
Reserve price: £800

LOT 4

The Sleeping Beauty signed picture


Large mounted and signed canvas of Robert Parker and Elisha Willis as Prince Florimund and Princess Aurora in Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty - approx. 74cm x 49cm.

LOT 5

Cyrano picture, framed and signed


Framed photograph of Robert Parker from Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of Cyrano, signed by director David Bintley CBE.

LOT 6

Champneys Spa Day for two


A mid-week spa day for two people at Champneys Springs in Leicestershire to include complimentary robe hire, unlimited use of the swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna/steam room, gym, aerobic and relaxation classes, tennis court and bike hire, one thalassotherapy session, massage and relaxing facial per person and buffet lunch.
Donated by Champneys Resorts.
Reserve price: £100

LOT 7

Dance Workshop Experience


Experience a class or workshop in Birmingham Royal Ballet's studios. A fantastic corporate team-building event, or for a community group or school of your choice.
Numbers and content of the workshop to be agreed with the Department for Learning.
Reserve price: £500

LOT 8

Jerwood Centre Fitness Test


Overhaul your life with a fitness test and a personalised fitness plan from the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s on-site Jerwood Centre for the prevention and treatment of dance injuries. Reserve price: £150

LOT 9

Molton Brown Gift Box


A delightful gift box of treats from Molton Brown.
Donated by Molton Brown Emporium, Solihull.
Reserve price: £100

LOT 10

Virgin Balloon Flight for two


An hour's hot air balloon flight for two including post flight drinks and commemorative certificate.
Reserve price: £250

LOT 11

Royal Worcester Jamie at Home 32-piece tableware set


Jamie at Home is a new range of cookware and tableware in arustic charcoal & cream finish.
Donated by Royal Worcester.
Reserve price: £200

LOT 12

Framed print of robert Heindel's 'Forgetful of Virtue'


This print numbered 16 out of an edition of 250, is mounted and framed and measures approx 40" x 44".
Donated by Mike Dyer.
Reserve price: £250
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