Praise for David's Work

​“This is a highly entertaining piece of work … those in search of heaving bosoms, unlaced bodices and neck-biting will not leave disappointed.”

- The Guardian on Dracula

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“Here is a choreographer with a director’s eye - few dance-makers today tell stories as clearly and imaginatively through movement as David Nixon.”

- DanceTabs, on Swan Lake

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“Nixon’s choreography is exquisite… powerfully capturing the burgeoning romantic fascination between the two characters”

- British Theatre Guide on Dracula

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“David Nixon’s choreography as well as showing the light and dark of the plot, also seamlessly integrated some amazing characterisation.”

- York Vision on The Great Gatsby

 

“David Nixon… demonstrates with The Great Gatsby his genius for… exquisitely executed choreography, clear storytelling and an evening of musical and visual delight.”

- Art Scene in Wales on The Great Gatsby

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“Handsome production.”

- The Stage on The Great Gatsby

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"To confuse this production with the Disney film would be to seriously underestimate the exquisite artistry of this production.”

- LeftLion on Beauty and The Beast

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“David Nixon’s The Nutcracker for Northern Ballet… is a fine festive treat.”

- SeeingDance on The Nutcracker

 

​"A sultry pas-de-deux (a dance of two) occurs between Dracula and Mina. As their love collides, they come together in an intimate and stirring moment with Nixon’s talent in full force."

- OCK Free Press on Dracula

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"Northern Ballet’s production of Madame Butterfly is a fine piece of dance… David Nixon has crafted a ballet that expands some of the minor roles to good effect.”

- British Theatre Guide on Madame Butterfly

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“The production balances comedy and lyricism with impressive ease… Nixon’s choreography brings Shakespeare’s enchanted forest vividly to life.”

- The Stage on A Midsummer Nights Dream

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“A wonderfully accessible take on Shakespeare, full of wit, warmth and visual flair — this is ballet as storytelling at its most engaging.”

- Yorkshire Evening Post on A Midsummer Nights Dream

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“David Nixon proves once again that classical ballet can be both intelligent and hugely entertaining.”

- DanceTabs on A Midsummer Nights Dream

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“David Nixon’s The Three Musketeers is thrilling, cinematic storytelling — fast-paced, visually bold and irresistibly entertaining.”

- British Theatre Guide on The Three Musketeers

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