Rupert Christiansen

Same old, same old: Wayne McGregor’s Untitled, 2023, at the Royal Opera House, reviewed

Plus: Christopher Wheeldon’s Corybantic Games was much more enjoyable this time round, but Kenneth MacMillan's Anastasia Act III hasn't aged well

The mesmerising Fumi Kaneko in Wayne McGregor's Untitled, 2023 for the Royal Ballet. Image: ©2023 Alice Pennefather

My witty friend whispered that Wayne McGregor’s new ballet Untitled, 2023 put her in mind of Google HQ – it’s certainly a mint-cool, squeaky-clean, future-perfect affair. The set by Carmen Herrera, subtly lit by Lucy Carter, suggests infinite space and distant horizons. The costumes by Burberry are streamlined and sexless.

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