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Voices of British Ballet

Voices of British Ballet
Ballet
Royal Ballet
British Ballet
Kenneth Macmillan
Ninette De Valois
World War II
Frederick Ashton
Dance
Margot Fonteyn
Royal Ballet School
Ballet Rambert
New York City Ballet
Sadler's Wells Ballet
Brenda Hamlyn
Swan Lake
Wendy Toye
London
Contemporary Dance
Darcey Bussell
Dame Darcey Bussell

Voices of British Ballet tells the story of dance in Britain through conversations with the people that built its history. Choreographers, dancers, designers, producers and composers describe their part in the development of the artform from the beginning of the twentieth century. We publish every two weeks.

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Latest Episodes

In this 2023 extended interview British theatre designer Tom Pye talks about his career in dance with Jonathan Gray, dance writer and former editor of Dancing Times magazine, who was also a fellow student with him at Wimbledon School of Art during th... more

Brenda Last achieved distinction as a ballerina with The Royal Ballet, but this was after a successful and multi-facetted career in many theatrical disciplines. Here, she tells Patricia Linton, founder and director of Voices of British Ballet, about ... more

During the 1980s Bryony Brind was a distinctive and glittering presence in The Royal Ballet, famed for her long limbs and beautiful lines, combined with a deeply sensitive artistry. Here, she tells Patricia Linton, founder and director of Voices of B... more

A special episode of Voices of British Ballet with some of the people involved in Ballet For All. Jeanetta Laurence, formerly a dancer with and Associate Director of the Royal Ballet, hosts a conversation with Oliver Simons (dancer and Ballet For All... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Pye
British set and costume designer
Self-employed/Independent
Episode: Tom Pye
Brenda Last
English dancer, founding member of Western Theatre Ballet
Western Theatre Ballet
Episode: Brenda Last
Bryony Brind
Ballerina, Royal Ballet alumnus
Royal Ballet
Episode: Bryony Brind
Oliver Simons
Former Royal Ballet dancer and Ballet For All participant
Royal Ballet
Episode: Ballet for All
Nicola Katrak
Former Ballet For All participant
Royal Ballet
Episode: Ballet for All
Mark Silver
Former Ballet For All participant
Royal Ballet
Episode: Ballet for All
Fergus Early
Former Ballet For All participant
Royal Ballet
Episode: Ballet for All
Jane Pritchard
Curator of Dance at the V&A
Victoria and Albert Museum
Episode: Reflections: Serafina Astafieva
Federico Bonelli
Principal dancer, later artistic director at Northern Ballet
Episode: Federico Bonelli

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Natalie Steed
Host of Voices of British Ballet
Patricia Linton
Host of Voices of British Ballet

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Fascinating info about British ballet

    Podchaser
    5
    pqznu15je
    3 months ago
  • A vibrant capturing of British Ballet history

    These wonderful podcasts are such a vibrant way to capture the history of British Ballet - I love hearing the eclectic interviews, each bringing a particular perspective, and carefully contextualised with skill, knowledge and sensitivity. So many insights which complement and bring to life and illuminate this part of dance history. A huge thank you to everyone involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jedthecat
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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A vibrant, historical deep-dive into British ballet history with thoughtful interviews.
The stories feel carefully contextualised and respectful of performers' experiences.
High-quality archival insights that illuminate forgotten or overlooked figures.

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Tom Pye
Q: How has working on ballet differed from theatre or opera, and what essentials make ballet design work?
He highlights starting from abstraction in ballet and opera, which allows more interpretive freedom and contrasts with naturalistic theatre, noting the need to keep some distance from realism to facilitate movement and storytelling.
Tom Pye
Q: Can you walk us through the process of designing Anna Karenina for the Joffrey Ballet from initial concept to final staging?
He explains designing a toolkit of screens based on the novel, then later redesigning once the libretto and score arrived, and how the toolkit allowed quick adaptations. He emphasizes collaboration with Yuri Possokhov, the choreographer, and with the composer Ilya.
Tom Pye
Q: What first sparked your interest in the arts at school?
He describes a difficult school experience but notes art became a constant source of achievement and motivation, which steered him toward art college and theatre later.
Brenda Last
Q: How did Brenda view the transition from touring to a resident company at Covent Garden, and what impact did that shift have on her technique and career?
The transition to a resident company allowed Brenda to consolidate technique and training after years of touring, enabling deeper rehearsal and refinement, which ultimately supported a longer, more stable career in high-profile productions.
Patricia Clover
Q: What inspired the Ballet Nègre project and how did it start?
The project grew out of Berto Pasuka's aim to form a black ballet company that drew on African dance movements, with financial backing from Adam Meredith and collaborations with Leonard Salzedo and Richie Riley, evolving from Pasuka's early film work and cabaret experiences.

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What is Voices of British Ballet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep, archival-driven series focused on British ballet history, interviewing dancers, choreographers, critics, photographers, curators, and educators who shaped the art form across the 20th century. Episodes often center on career-defining moments, training traditions, company histories, and the cultural context surrounding key figures and companies. Notable throughlines include the influence of de Valois's institutions, the emergence of post-war Black British dance, and the evolution of performance practice, pedagogy, and photography within the British ballet world. The show tends to blend personal reminiscences with historical analysis, offering rich context for listeners who want nuanced, insider perspectives on Britain's ballet herita... more

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Recent guests on Voices of British Ballet include:

1. Tom Pye
2. Brenda Last
3. Bryony Brind
4. Oliver Simons
5. Nicola Katrak
6. Mark Silver
7. Fergus Early
8. Jane Pritchard

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