Wheeldon's Winter's Tale returns for Shakespeare400

By Alexandra Desvignes, 14 April 2016

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Reviewed at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on 12 April 2016

The Winter's Tale (Christopher Wheeldon)

The Royal Ballet

David Briskin, Conductor

Bob Crowley, Set Designer

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden

Lauren Cuthbertson, Dancer

Edward Watson, Dancer

Sarah Lamb, Dancer

Steven McRae, Dancer

Zenaida Yanowsky, Dancer

Federico Bonelli, Dancer

Beatriz Stix-Brunell, Dancer

Valentino Zucchetti, Dancer

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Alexandra Desvignes

Alexandra was previously Bachtrack's Dance Editor. She trained as a professional dancer both in Paris and London and has performed for various ballet, opera, commercial and film productions, as well as independent projects. She studied Literature and Art History at the Open University. previously worked as Bachtrack's press coordinator, and continues to write for Bachtrack, in London and in Paris. She has previously contributed to English National Ballet's blog.

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