Performer: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo managed to throw a thrilling surprise party, with every detail curated under the sign of Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company.

A deeply psychological version of the fairytale, Jean-Christophe Maillot's Cendrillon provides ample opportunities for the whole cast to delve into their characters and rise to the technical challenges.

Splendid and impeccable, endowed with striking virtuosity, the corps de ballet functions both as choir and living scenography, accompanying and sustaining the protagonists. Ma Bayadère in Monte-Carlo is spectacular.

In a triple bill of contrasting choreography, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo tackle everything with aplomb.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo presents three equally riveting ballets in a triple bill of abstract works from Christopher Wheeldon, Sharon Eyal/Gai Behar and Jean-Christophe Maillot.

Full of invention and originality, this up-to-date version of The Sleeping Beauty is entertaining and emotionally absorbing.

With many new full-length dance works to look out for in the new season, we preview several anticipated new creations from leading choreographers – including a number with newly commissioned scores.