Guide to Birmingham Royal Ballet

« Hayward is also back, guitar riffing atop those vinyl records and the dancers once again need to rock out and they gallantly commit, but it’s far more rewarding when they tear up the stage with sky high jetés or a warp speed manège. The volume is cranked up too and it’s easy to understand why everyone is elated. It’s a lengthy piece with many of the dancers doubling up across acts but the choreography is relentless in what must be an exhausting workout for all involved. »