Performer: Rostislav Zakharov

A much beloved production with magical charm, National Ballet of Japan's Cinderella, choreographed by Fredrick Ashton, is successfully performed to a full house audience, thanks to coaching by Miyako Yoshida who performed the role in her days at The Royal Ballet. 

Ivan Putrov, who has enjoyed a long career based in London, brings dancers from his homeland for a special London gala. 

The Mariinsky’s Fountain of Bakchisarai fails to inspire.