Bryan Hewison
Soloist, Teatro alla Scala (retired)
Milan Italy
July 2026
Gillian Quinn school of Theatre Dance
2, Oxford Street
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 1AE
It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse the Gillian Quinn school of Theatre Dance
as an exceptional institution for dance education and artistic development. Having
started my career as a keen 9 year old, I participated in their instructional programs
for 7 years. I can confidently attest to the school’s commitment to excellence,
discipline, and artistic integrity.
The Gillian Quinn school of Theatre Dance distinguishes itself through a rigorous
curriculum that balances technical proficiency with creative expression. The school
presented me with numerous opportunities through shows, both local and regional
and trips abroad, and exposure to a wide variety of guest teachers and qualified
professionals who not only possessed deep technical knowledge but also
demonstrated a genuine passion for mentoring the next generation of dancers. I
have witnessed first-hand how instructors at the school foster an environment where
students are encouraged to push their boundaries while receiving the supportive
guidance necessary to grow.
I wholeheartedly recommend this institution to anyone seeking a top-tier dance
education.
Sincerely,
Bryan Hewison
Bryan Hewison
Biography.
Born in Willington Quay, England in 1964. Started dance with Gillian Quinn in 1973. Whilst at the school in 79/80 he was awarded an IDTA tap dancing scholarship and gained 3rd place in the Northern counties novice clog dancing championships held in Durham.
He then studied at the Royal Ballet School in London from 1980 to 1983. In 1983 he won the bronze medal in the prestigious RAD “Adeline Genee Awards” competition. After graduating, he joined the English National Ballet (then London Festival Ballet) under the direction of John Field and then Peter Schaufuss.
In 1986 he arrived in Italy and worked with the Danza Teatro Koros group, directed by Massimo Moricone. In 1987 he joined the Teatro alla Scala Ballet company directed by Patricia Neary. After two years he was promoted Soloist and danced in all the classical productions of Nureyev, Balanchine, Cranko and Macmillan. He also worked with choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, Robert North, Paul Taylor, Wayne Eagling, Roland Petit.
As Principal Dancer, he performed the following roles:
· Lucenzio in Cranko’s “The Taming Shrew”
· The Miller in Massine’s “The Three-cornered Hat”
· Friday in Ashton’s “Jazz Calendar,”
· Ben Stevenson’s “Three Preludes”
· Lisandro in “A Midsummer Night’s “Dream.” by De Warren
· Prince Gremin in Cranko’s “Onegin”.
He danced alongside Carla Fracci in “Cristoforo Colombo” (King Ferdinand of Spain), Paris in Romeo and Juliet (Cranko), and Prince Gremin in “Onegin”(Cranko). For this last role he was invited to the San Carlo in Naples where he danced alongside Alessandra Ferri.
He confidently immersed himself in the dramatic, passionate role of the Brahmin in Makarova’s”Bayadere” , the jailer in Macmillan’s Manon alongside Dame Darcey Bussell and also Monsieur G.M (Manon) alongside Sylvie Guillem. Also Paris in Macmillan’s “Romeo and Juliet” alongside Alessandra Ferri and Sylvie Guillem. He has distinguished himself for his interpretation of Zampano in “La strada”( Pistoni) and the role of Monsieur Duvall in the lady of the camelias.( Neumeier).
Bryan retired in 2011 and continues to live in Italy.