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International Draft Works: an opportunity for discovery

Dutch National Ballet in Lars de Vos’ Burden © Andrej Uspenski
An interesting mix of classical, contemporary, hip-hop and cultural choreography graced the stage at the Linbury Theatre for International Draft Works 2025.
***11
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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.
****1
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Holst and Weir operas from the Guildhall School of Music

Lorna Maclean (Sāvitri) and Steven van der Linden (Satyavān) © Guildhall School | David Monteith-Hodge

Two accomplished performances bring emotional depth only intermittently, but show ample security of singing and playing. 

***11
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The Sleeping Beauty is crammed with so many gems!

Act 3 of The Sleeping Beauty © ROH | Andrej Uspenski
Throughout the entire cast, every named role was performed with the mix of enthusiasm, affection and assuredness.
****1
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Pauline Viardot's Cendrillon outshines Bizet at Guildhall School

A double bill of French operettas shows Guildhall students to advantage as well as providing an introduction to Viardot that's well worth the trip.
***11
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Le nozze di Figaro given a stylish twist

A perfect opera for students? Young singers and a stylish production of Le nozze di Figaro strike the balance between serious and comic.
****1
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