Shouldn’t ballet have previews? Wouldn’t it help dancers and choreographers alike? As with most bad things, the money says no. Ballets have short runs, so you slap ’em on stage and get reviews and publicity whirring at the earliest opportunity. Good for box office and bar takings, but how about the art? A triple bill by a living choreographer is a rarity at the Royal Ballet, usually only … [Read more...]
David Jays on theatre and dance
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