Tag Archives: Sarah Lamb

MacMillan’s Manon remains as irresistible as ever

Manon Royal Ballet, 2nd October 2019 Sir Kenneth MacMillan was the master at full length narrative ballets packed with emotional power, from the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to the intense psychodrama of Mayerling. His storytelling is seen at its … Continue reading

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A ballet for all seasons: Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale

Talbot: The Winter’s Tale **** Royal Ballet, 13th February 2018 The Winter’s Tale is sometimes classed as one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays” with its odd juxtaposition of psychological drama and comedy followed by an abruptly contrived happy ending. Ryan Wigglesworth’s operatic version, … Continue reading

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Imperial grandeur: a sumptuous Sleeping Beauty at The Royal Ballet

Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty **** The Royal Ballet, 21st December 2016 Based on Tchaikovsky’s most symphonic ballet score, The Sleeping Beauty is less a fairy tale and more the apex of Russian imperial style. It has a very special place nestled … Continue reading

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