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Artiste: Calvin Richardson

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The Royal Ballet, Wheeldon’s Ballet to Broadway: never a dull moment

Lukas B. Brændsrød and Marianela Nuñez in Wheeldon's Fools Paradise © Johan Persson
A showcase presenting the rich diversity of Christopher Wheeldon’s choreography should become a staple in The Royal Ballet's calendar.

The Royal Ballet’s Light of Passage: mesmerisingly beautiful

Marcelino Sambé in Crystal Pite's Light of Passage © Camilla Greenwell
Overall, Light of Passage is one of those glorious pieces where music, choreography and design meld together to make theatrical magic.

Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best

Liam Boswell in Kyle Abraham's The Weathering © Tristram Kenton
In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter’s Tale: a true modern classic

Cesar Corrales as Leontes and Lauren Cuthbertson as Hermione in The Winter's Tale © Andrej Uspenski
This tenth anniversary revival of Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale looks as fresh as on the original opening night.

The Dante Project: beautiful dancing but hard to discern a narrative

Melissa Hamilton as Satan and William Bracewell as Dante in Wayne McGregor's The Dante Project © Andrej Uspenski
Thomas Adès' score does most of the storytelling in this epic production, though the dancing is superlative.

The Royal Ballet: dynamism and contrast in its latest triple bill

Leo Dixon and Joseph Sissens in Wayne McGregor's Untitled, 2023 © Alice Pennefather
A mixed programme of all-British choreography, including a world premiere, offers something for everyone.