Barbara Newman

Our reviewer sees two productions around the theme of mystery, Kodo’s fusion of dance, theatre and music and Christopher Wheeldon’s latest work for the Royal Ballet.

By Barbara Newman Published 16 February 16

Now in its 40th year, the London International Mime Festival brings together the best contemporary visual theatre from around the world.

By Barbara Newman Published 27 January 16

A joyful piece exploring the public and private personas of Elizabeth I is showing at the Linbury Studio Theatre for a limited time this month

By Barbara Newman Published 12 January 16

If you can't get to a performance, these DVDs and films are a good way to get your fix of dance this spring

By Barbara Newman Published 4 January 16

Two modern dance productions leave Barbara Newman wondering about the reactions to unclothed artists in this day and age

By Barbara Newman Published 10 November 15

Country Life's dance critic reviews a high-energy celebration of the Brazilian spirit at the Southbank Centre.

By Barbara Newman Published 11 August 15

Barbara Newman views both great and good dancers on the ballet stage.

By Barbara Newman Published 6 August 15

Barbara Newman finds fascinating choreography in a current London festival.

By Barbara Newman Published 20 July 15

Our dance critic reviews an unusual new work at Sadler’s Wells.

By Barbara Newman Published 15 June 15

Country Life's dance critic reviews two new contemporary dance productions: d’avant and Betrayal.

By Barbara Newman Published 20 May 15

Barbara Newman reviews Wayne McGregor's new ballet triptych inspired by the works of Virginia Woolf.

By Barbara Newman Published 15 May 15

Country Life's dance critic reviews The Murmuring and Roméo et Juliette.

By Barbara Newman Published 27 April 15

Country Life's dance critic reviews Diana Vishneva: On the Edge.

By Barbara Newman Published 20 April 15

Country Life's dance critic finds much to enjoy in Jérôme Bel’s exhilarating production.

By Barbara Newman Published 8 April 15

Barbara Newman applauds a revived work by revered Belgian choreographer-filmmaker Wim Vandekeybus.

By Barbara Newman Published 2 March 15

Country Life's dance critic considers two new productions of Onegin.

By Barbara Newman Published 24 February 15

Barbara Newman welcomes a rare visit from the Royal Danish Ballet.

By Barbara Newman Published 30 December 14

Country Life's dance critic reviews JOHN and Dancing Away, two new contemporary productions.

By Barbara Newman Published 18 December 14

Country Life's dance critic reviews Irina Baronova and the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, a new book by Victoria Tennant.

By Barbara Newman Published 15 December 14

From traditional ballet to contemporary dance, we round up the best shows to see this Christmas.

By Barbara Newman Published 8 December 14

Our dance critic reviews two new productions.

By Barbara Newman Published 25 November 14