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Ballett am Rhein’s Russ: skillful storytelling but sobering viewing
“Russ” translates as “soot”, the title of Bridget Breiner’s retelling of Cinderella. However it’s the role of Livia, the rather spirited Stepsister who must navigate the family trauma.
Local colour: Mathis der Maler in the Ruhr
Musiktheater im Revier Gelsenkirchen's new production of Hindemith's meditation on art and politics, Mathis der Maler, draws upon the Ruhr's modern art legacy.