Performing Arts
Performance Arts have been generally merged into the more classical forms of stagecraft, ie. Ballet, Dance, Opera, Theatre and Gilbert & Sullivan, and are listed by title below. Performing music, both studio and live performance are best found under "Music Capsule".
Right: The spectacular troupe of "Cirque du Soleil".
Margot (2005)
7.7/10
Director: Tony Palmer
Starring: Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev
This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her; of how a little girl cal... Read more
Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto Story (2005)
8.2/10
Director: Gianfranco Fozzi
Starring: Roberto Servile, Inva Mula, Marcelo Alvarez
One of the world's most poular operas, 'Rigletto' is the first part of Verdi's trilogy which includes 'Il Trovatore' and 'La Traviata'. Here the maes... Read more
Il Divo: Encore (2005)
7.5/10
Starring: Il Divo, Simon Cowell
Since releasing their debut album in 2004 'Il Divo' have become one of the world's most successful male vocal groups. 'Encore' features a live perform... Read more
Benjamin Britten: The Turn Of The Screw (2005)
6.5/10
Director: Katie Mitchell
Starring: Catrin Wyne Davis, Lisa Milne, Mark Padmore
Benjamin Britten's haunting and sinister opera, composed in 1954, is based on the famous novella written by Henry James in 1898. Katie Mitchell's atmo... Read more
Ennio Morricone: Live in Concert 2004 / Morricone: A Documentary (2004)
7.3/10
Director: Giovanni Morricone
Starring: Ennio Morricone
Celebrating the world's greatest film composer, this collection includes a powerful live Morricone performance plus a revealing documentary on his ext... Read more
Rhythm Is It! (2004)
7.9/10
Director: Thomas Grube, Enrique Sanchez Lansch
Starring: Sir Simon Rattle
An extraordinary documentary following Sir Simon Rattle as he takes the reins of the Berlin Philharmonic and embarks on a very special project. He's o... Read more
Riverdance: A Journey (2004)
7.7/10
Featuring all the passion, power and intrigue both on and off the stage, 'Riverdance - A Journey' offers a unique insight into the story behind the cr... Read more
Hayley Westenra: Live in Concert (2004)
Starring: Hayley Westenra
Kiwi siging sensation Hayley Westenra returns to New Zealand for this live concert, promoting her 'Pure' album ata sell-out show in Wellington's St Ja... Read more
Toward the Unknown Region: Malcolm Arnold (2004)
Director: Tony Palmer
Starring: Malcolm Arnold
Tony Palmer's two part documentary celebrates one of Britain's largely underestimated, yet most popular composers and the triumph of a man against all... Read more
DV8 Physical Theatre: The Cost of Living (2004)
Starring: Eddie Kay, David Toole, Vivien Wood, Tanja Liedtke
Trapped in a faded seaside town, street performers David and Eddie struggle to find work and romance. Their story is told through dance and dialogue.... Read more