Even after 64 years, Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée – now performed by BRB – still transmits happiness

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Birmingham Royal Ballet’s La Fille mal gardée: Dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Royal Ballet Sinfonia / Paul Murphy (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 25.10.2024. (JO’D)

Rory Mackay (Widow Simone), Jonathan Payn (Thomas), and Gus Payne (Alain) © Riku Ito

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The Royal Ballet are on great form in Wheeldon’s phantasmagorical Alice’s Adventures, but it’s too long

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Dancers of The Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Koen Kessels (conductor). Directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon and seen at Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 15.10.2024. (JPr)

William Bracewell (The Knave of Hearts) and Francesca Hayward (Alice) © Alice Pennefather

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