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Aaron Sillis
Aaron Sillis (born August 1983) is an English dancer and choreographer who has worked in many fields of dance, most notably working with leading international pop artists including Rihanna, Katy Perry, FKA twigs, Justin Bieber, Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey and Leona Lewis. Life and career Sillis was born in August 1983, in Drayton, near Norwich in Norfolk, England.[1] He began studying dance at the age of 14 at the Central School of Performing Arts in Norwich[1] and at 16 he continued into professional vocational training in dance and musical theatre at Bird College in Sidcup, Kent.[2] Aaron was a contemporary dance soloist before he began his lucrative career as a choreographer. He also worked as a background dancer for many of the world's leading artists. Since his move into choreography, he has created movement for music videos, live performances, advertising campaigns and fashion magazine editorials worldwide. H&M enlisted Aaron to choreograph in 5 different countries for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the United States to record demo tapes. After signing with Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained recognition with the release of her first two studio albums, '' Music of the Sun'' (2005) and '' A Girl Like Me'' (2006), both of which were influenced by Caribbean music and peaked within the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Rihanna's third album, '' Good Girl Gone Bad'' (2007), incorporated elements of dance-pop and established her status as a sex symbol in the music industry. The chart-topping single " Umbrella" earned Rihanna her first Grammy Award and catapulted her to global stardom. She continued to mix pop, dance, and R&B genres on her next studio albums, '' Rated R'' (2009), ''Loud'' (2010), '' Talk That Talk'' (2011), and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Sadler's Wells Theatre is a performing arts venue in Clerkenwell, London, England located on Rosebery Avenue next to New River Head. The present-day theatre is the sixth on the site since 1683. It consists of two performance spaces: a 1,500-seat main auditorium and the Lilian Baylis Studio, with extensive rehearsal rooms and technical facilities also housed within the site. Sadler's Wells is renowned as one of the world's leading dance venues. As well as a stage for visiting companies, the theatre is also a producing house, with a number of associated artists and companies that produce original works for the theatre. Sadler's Wells is also responsible for the management of the Peacock Theatre in the West End, during times not used by the London School of Economics. History First theatre and pleasure gardens Richard Sadler opened a "Musick House" in 1683, the second public theatre newly opened in London after the Restoration, the first being the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apollo Victoria Theatre
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Westminster district of London, across from London Victoria Station. (The theatre also has an entrance on Vauxhall Bridge Road.) Opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, the ''Apollo Victoria'' became a venue for musical theatre, beginning with ''The Sound of Music'' in 1981, and including the long-running ''Starlight Express'', from 1984 to 2002. The theatre is currently the home of the musical '' Wicked'', which has played at the venue since 27 September 2006. History Architecture The theatre was built by architect Lewis and William Edward Trent in 1929 for ''Provincial Cinematograph Theatres'', a part of the Gaumont British chain.''Apollo Victoria, 17 Wilton Road'' (Arthur Lloyd) accessed 11 January 2008 The th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movin' Out (musical)
''Movin' Out'' is a 2002 jukebox musical featuring the songs of Billy Joel. Conceived and created by Twyla Tharp, the musical tells the story of a generation of American youth growing up on Long Island during the 1960s and their experiences with the Vietnam War. The principal characters are drawn from those who appeared in various Joel tunes: high school sweethearts Brenda and Eddie (" Scenes from an Italian Restaurant"), James ("James"), Judy ("Why Judy Why"), and Tony (Anthony in " Movin' Out"). The show diverts from the traditional musical in that it essentially is a series of dances linked by a thin plot, and none of the dancers sing. Instead, all the vocals are performed by a pianist (the "Piano Man", representing Billy Joel) and band suspended on a platform above the stage while the dancers act out the songs' lyrics, basically making the show a rock ballet. Productions In 2000, Tharp approached Joel for permission to create the show, presenting him with a 20-minute concept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Matthew Bourne's ''The Car Man'' is a dance production by British choreographer Matthew Bourne. It previewed for the first time on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, Theatre Royal in Plymouth, England, and was subsequently staged at the Old Vic in London in September of that year. The music for the production is based on Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin's Bolshoi Theatre#Ballet and opera, Bolshoi Ballet version of Georges Bizet's opera ''Carmen'' (1875), with additional music by composer Terry Davies. However, the story differs completely from the plot of the opera. Instead, it is loosely based on James M. Cain's novel ''The Postman Always Rings Twice (novel), The Postman Always Rings Twice'' (1934), and the The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film), 1946 and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981 film), 1981 films of the same name. The ballet is notable for its frank depictions of violence and sex, including homoeroticism. Synopsis The action takes place in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Winsor
Richard Winsor (born 4 January 1982) is a British actor and dancer. He is best known for his role as Caleb Knight in the long-running BBC television medical drama series's '' Casualty'' from January 2014 until April 2017, when his character was killed off after being stabbed by a patient's relative. He reprised the role in August 2021 but as a hallucination of Cal experienced by Cal's bereaved brother Ethan. In 2010 he played Tomas in the hugely successful British film '' StreetDance 3D'' produced by Vertigo Films and he also appeared as the character ''Father Francis'' in '' Hollyoaks'' in 2011. In 2018 and 2019, he has appeared as Tony Manero in the stage musical version of Saturday Night Fever. Richard Winsor is a trained dancer and has starred in several Matthew Bourne productions. In August 2001 he joined Bourne's company ''Adventures in Motion Pictures'' (later to become '' New Adventures'') for the US tour of ''Car Man'' continuing in the role until early 2002 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swan Lake (Bourne)
Matthew Bourne's ''Swan Lake'' is a contemporary ballet based on the Russian romantic work ''Swan Lake'', from which it takes the music by Tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot. Bourne's rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. It was the longest-running ballet in London's West End and on Broadway. First staged at Sadler's Wells theatre in London in 1995, it has been performed in the UK, Los Angeles, Europe, Russia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Israel, and Singapore."The History of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake", from the programme from Matthew Bourne's ''Swan Lake'' at Sadler's Wells, London, 13 December 2006 – 21 January 2007. Synopsis This synopsis is derived from programme notes and the synopsis provided on the DVD.. The plot of the ballet revolves around a young crown prince, his distant mother, and his desire for freedom, represented by a swan. Act I In the prologue, the Prince, as a child, is awakened by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basil Hallward
''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a philosophical novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical '' Lippincott's Monthly Magazine''.''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' (Penguin Classics) – Introduction The novel-length version was published in April 1891. The story revolves around a portrait of Dorian Gray painted by Basil Hallward, a friend of Dorian's and an artist infatuated with Dorian's beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton and is soon enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfillment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. The wish is granted, and Dorian pursues a libertine life of varied amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful; all the while, his portrait age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Gray (Bourne)
Matthew Bourne's ''Dorian Gray'' is a contemporary dance adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'', by choreographer Matthew Bourne. The show made its debut in August 2008 at the Edinburgh International Festival The Edinburgh International Festival is an annual arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, spread over the final three weeks in August. Notable figures from the international world of music (especially classical music) and the performing arts are ... and transferred to Sadler's Wells Theatre in London in September 2008. The music was composed by Terry Davies (composer), Terry Davies for a rock music, rock quintet directed from the Electronic keyboard, keyboard. The set and costumes were designed by Lez Brotherston. Modern setting Various changes are made to the story, which Bourne sets in the modern fashion industry. In this setting, Dorian Gray (character), Dorian Gray is a model for a perfume promotion rather than the wealthy socialite of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Putrov
Ivan Oleksandrovych Putrov ( uk, Іван Олександрович Путров; born 8 March 1980) is a Ukrainian-born ballet dancer and producer. He trained at The Kyiv State Choreographic Institute and at The Royal Ballet School. Upon graduation Sir Anthony Dowell invited him to join the Royal Ballet, which he did in September 1998.Interview with Putrov at Ballet Association meeting on 20 February 2002 by Kenneth Leadbeater (Putrov was interviewed by David Bain). Accessed 18 November 2013. He has continued to dance with companies around the world, to organize dance events and to teach. Biography Putrov was born in Kyiv to parents who were both ballet dancers from ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Dunster
Matthew Dunster is an English theatre director, playwright and actor.Dominic Cavendish for The Telegraph. 17 Mar 201Matthew Dunster: From teenage kicks to dramatic hits/ref> He was the Associate Director of the Young Vic from 2005 to 2009 and the Associate Director of Shakespeare’s Globe from 2015 to 2017. His production of Love and Money by Dennis Kelly was nominated for the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre in 2006 and his production of Mogadishu by Vivienne Franzmann was nominated for that same award in 2012. In January 2016 Dunster was appointed as a patron to the Arts Educational Schools, London. He was nominated for the Best Director award at the 2016 Oliviers' for ''Hangmen'' by Martin McDonagh. Directing credits * '' Love and Money'' by Dennis Kelly at the Royal Exchange Theatre and Young Vic Theatre. (2006) * ''You can see the Hills''. Written and directed by Matthew Dunster at the Royal Exchange Theatre (2008) * ''Macbeth''. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javier De Frutos
Javier De Frutos is a Spanish director, choreographer and designer (born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1963) was named by the Evening Standard as one of 2016 most influential people in London. He is one of only three artists in the history of the Olivier Awards to have received nominations in all of the dance categories. His awards include the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography for Cabaret, The Evening Standard Award for The Most Incredible Thing in collaboration with Pet Shop Boys, Critics' Circle Awards for Milagros with Royal New Zealand Ballet and Elsa Canasta with Rambert and Scottish Ballet, The South Bank Show Award for Grass and The Time Out Award for Sour Milk with Candoco Dance Company. Further credits include the National Theatre production of London Road - winner of the Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and for which he received an Olivier nomination for the stage version and The Chita Rivera Award for best choreography in a feature film for the screen adaptat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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