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La Fille Mal Gardée at the Royal Opera House

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Reviewed at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on 20 April 2012
La Fille mal gardée (Sir Frederick Ashton)
The Royal Ballet
Marianela Núñez, Lise
Carlos Acosta, Colas
Will Tuckett, Simone
Jonathan Howells, Alain
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
ABT presents the classics with slightly uneven results
***11
National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella
****1
Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée: the most joyous of ballets
****1
The Royal Ballet School: a triumphant display of excellence throughout
*****
ABT: Ashton's Sylvia showcases the entire company
*****
Ballet Central at the Linbury: keen to prove its versatility
***11
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