Romeo and Juliet or Cinderella? Prokofiev’s two great scores have provided the Royal Ballet with a pair of popular hits, though Macmillan’s R&J has probably been the bigger draw, its Capulets ball ...
Directed by Emily Wood and Gordon Cooper, Cinderella delivered a high-octane, polished production that combined a star-studded cast, traditional pantomime fun, and fairytale staging.
Instead, an alternative is offered in the form of Frederick Ashton’s 1948 Cinderella, revived eighteen months ago after a lengthy absence and seen again now for the festive season. It’s a ...