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Despite excellent performances, time needs to be called on Wayne Eagling's Nutcracker. 

Despite confused storytelling in Wayne Eagling's version of ETA Hoffmann's tale, ENB's Nutcracker has some lovely dancing. 

On the evidence of this performance, there is every reason to be cheerful.

Jurgita Dronina adds a slight Russian touch to Derek Deane's Swan Lake in an evening marked by intense interpretations of the leading roles and gleaming performances from young soloists.

A dutiful revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty from English National Ballet.

Marianela Núñez was in her element as the huntress in Ashton's charming ballet. 

Wayne Eagling’s version for English National Ballet, however, risks confusing those new to ballet – and a few more experienced hands – thanks to muddled storytelling.  

Giselle is a story of love and loss, words left unspoken and the pain of regret. The Australian Ballet's tragedy is a beautifully poignant representation of human emotion.

An enchanting Ashton double bill in Birmingham comprising The Dream, to mark Shakespeare400, and A Month in the Country. 

There is much to like about the English National Ballet Nutcracker, but it could be so much more.

This is not a story about a prince or princess; there are no fairies, no spells, no swans. And yet it is an entirely enchanting story...

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker: a subdued but promising opening of the Christmas season, at the London Coliseum.