Rupert Christiansen

Why do choreographers keep adapting films they can’t possibly improve upon?

Plus: the admirable Resolution Festival included a brilliantly grotesque solo by Vasiliki Papapostolou

What keeps the enterprise afloat is the wondrous Alina Cojocaru as Gelsomina. Image: ASH
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    The Place, until 9 February

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