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National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella

Yuri Kimura as Cinderella in Ashton's Cinderella
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Yuri Kimura as Cinderella in Ashton's Cinderella
© Kiyonori Hasegawa
Yuri Kimura as Cinderella and Shogo Hayami as the Prince in Ashton's Cinderella
© Kiyonori Hasegawa
Yuri Kimura as Cinderella and Shogo Hayami as the Prince in Ashton's Cinderella
© Kiyonori Hasegawa
Kazuki Sano as the Jester and Satoshi Nakamura as a Stepsister in Ashton's Cinderella
© Kiyonori Hasegawa
National Ballet of Japan in Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella
© Kiyonori Hasegawa
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“the score played by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra added more sparkle to this already magical stage”
Reviewed at New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House, Tokyo on 18 October 2025
Cinderella (Sir Frederick Ashton)
Marc Leroy-Calatayud, Conductor
Misato Tomita, Conductor
Wendy Ellis Somes, Director
David Walker, Set Designer, Costume Designer
Yuji Sawada, Lighting Designer
Malin Thoors, Director
ABT presents the classics with slightly uneven results
***11
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
Natalia Osipova at the Linbury: a revelation
****1
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