Rupert Christiansen

What would Balanchine say? New York City Ballet, at Sadler’s Wells, reviewed

Plus: the greatest strength of Birmingham Royal Ballet's Sleeping Beauty are the gorgeous sets and costumes

Naomi Corti and Adrian Danchig-Waring of New York City Ballet in Pam Tanowitz’s subtle, inventive ‘Gustave Le Gray No. 1’. Credit: Erin Baiano
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  • New York City Ballet

    Sadler’s Wells

  • The Sleeping Beauty

    Birmingham Hippodrome, and touring until 27 April

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