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16-Apr-2012
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Covent Garden becomes a veritable Wonderland for Alice's Adventures
Image credit: Laura Morera as the Queen of Hearts © ROH / Johan PerssonThe Royal Ballet's 2011 reimagining of Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice stories was a glorious triumph, as proved by its immediate, slightly reworked revival for the 2012 season. Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and composer Joby Talbot combine contemporary freshness with affectionate nods to the traditions of their respective crafts and together with playwright Nicholas Wright and the Royal Opera House's production team, they have created a gorgeously lush Alice, whose shimmering music, set wizardry and sheer exuberance will no doubt delight audiences for many seasons to come.
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28-May-2011
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Royal Ballet Triple Bill
Image credit: Steven McRae as The Chosen One / Rite of Spring, © Johan PerssonThere was no thought of letting the Royal Ballet dancers ease out gently in their last programme of the season. The Triple Bill now on offer demands from each of its exponents a mathematical brain, the precision of a Swiss watchmaker and the stamina of a fell runner.
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