Insights Ballet - In Conversation With

Monica Mason, Director of The Royal Ballet talks about her life and career with presenter Alan Titchmarsh

Monica Mason, Director of The Royal Ballet talks about her life and career with presenter Alan Titchmarsh

Music Director of The Royal Ballet, Barry Wordsworth has been close to the Company for years. Hear him in conversation when he discusses his passion for ballet and the challenges of directing the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House for a visual art form.

Royal Ballet Principals Marianela Nuñez and Thiago Soares talk to Kevin O'Hare about their passion for ballet and the balance of their professional and private relationships.

The Royal Ballet's Administrative Director Kevin O'Hare talks to broadcaster Christopher Cook about his varied career as a dancer and in arts management. This interview was recorded prior to the announcement that Kevin would succeed Monica Mason as Director of The Royal Ballet in 2012.

Patricia Neary from the Balanchine Trust reminisces about working with George Balanchine on the creation of Jewels.

Hear from an exceptional dancer who is recognised as one of the true prima ballerinas of The Royal Ballet with a large repertoire of roles and an insatiable appetite and energy for new choreography, as well as her wonderful versatility in the great classical roles. Interviewed by Christopher Cook.

Choreographer Alastair Marriott introduces his work Sensorium at an Insights event. With contribution from Royal Ballet dancers Gary Avis and Melissa Hamilton.

Royal Ballet Principle Tamara Rojo in conversation with dance critic Luke Jennings at a recent Insights event on her career and future plans.

Samantha Raine, Soloist, Kristen McNally, Soloist and Liam Scarlett, First Artist for The Royal Ballet and emerging choreographers talk about their experiences of creating works and which styles they prefer.

Laura Morera, Principal and Ricardo Cervera, First Soloist for The Royal Ballet talk about their careers from the beginning through to joining the Royal Ballet.

Jay Jolley, ex-principal for The Royal Ballet talks to broadcaster Christopher Cook about his life as a dancer.

Mara Galeazzi, Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet talks about her career as a dancer with Administrative Director for the Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare.