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National Ballet of Japan's revival of Manon was devastatingly good

Ayako Ono as Manon and Yudai Fukuoka as Des Grieux in MacMillan's Manon © Takashi Shikama
National Ballet of Japan in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon has been revived six years after its performances were cancelled because of the pandemic. Exceptionally good interpretations led the opening night performance.
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National Ballet of Japan's revival of Giselle: a dramatic return

Ayako Ono as Giselle and Yudai Fukuoka as Albrecht in Giselle © Kiyonori Hasegawa
National Ballet of Japan has revived their production of Giselle, ahead of their tour to the Royal Opera House in London, replicating the triumphant success it had in 2022.
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David Bintley's Aladdin: a beloved production returns to Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan in the Cave of Riches in David Bintley's Aladdin © Takashi Shikama
National Ballet of Japan has revived Sir David Bintley’s Aladdin for the first time in five years and it shows how the company has developed since the premiere in 2008. 
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National Ballet of Japan's La Bayadère offers breathtaking Shades

Ayako Ono as Nikiya and Yudai Fukuoka as Solor in La Bayadère © Hidemi Seto
National Ballet of Japan has revived its version of La Bayadère choreographed by former director Asami Maki. Brilliantly performed by strong lead dancers, the Kingdom of the Shades was particularly breathtaking.
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National Ballet of Japan: Tales of Hoffmann, a successful revival

Yudai Fukuoka as Hoffmann and Risako Ikeda as Olympia in Peter Darrell's Tales of Hoffmann © Takashi Shikama
National Ballet of Japan have revived Peter Darrell’s Tales of Hoffmann and whilst this may not be a masterpiece, served to show how much the company is evolving, with excellent lead dancers.
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Ayako Ono dazzles in National Ballet of Japan’s Nutcracker

Ayako Ono as Clara and Yudai Fukuoka as Nutcracker in Eagling's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King © Kiyonori Hasegawa
National Ballet of Japan’s Nutcracker by Wayne Eagling is a family favourite, with lead dancers Ayako Ono and Yudai Fukuoka giving a flawless performance as the leads. 
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National Ballet of Japan in Will Tuckett's The Nutcracker © Takashi Shikama
Tschaikowsky: Der Nussknacker
Lev Ivanov; Will Tuckett; National Ballet of Japan; Martin Yates; Colin Richmond; Satoshi Sato
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Miyako Yoshida brings National Ballet of Japan to London

Miyako Yoshida, artistic director of the National Ballet of Japan © Jörgen Axelvall
Miyako Yoshida talks about her deep connection to Giselle, bringing her own production to London with the National Ballet of Japan, and the challenges of being an artistic director.