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Jenny Gilbert

Articles By Jenny Gilbert

Past Present, Linbury Theatre review - historic, but very much alive

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Ballet Black, Linbury Theatre review - an essential part of the landscape

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Curated by Carlos, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sadler's Wells review - a star turn

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L'Heure Exquise, Linbury Theatre review - an exquisite tragedy in miniature

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The Dante Project, Royal Ballet review - a towering achievement

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Romeo and Juliet, Birmingham Royal Ballet & Royal Ballet review - a storming start to the season

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The Midnight Bell, New Adventures, Sadler's Wells review - dance theatre at its most compelling

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Creature, English National Ballet, Sadler's Wells review - bombastic and unreadable

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Hofesh Shechter Company, Double Murder, Sadler's Wells review - a well-intentioned but misjudged double bill

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Beauty Mixed Programme, Royal Ballet review - no dancers? No problem

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theartsdesk Q&A: choreographer Christopher Scott

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Solstice, English National Ballet, RFH review - a midsummer treat

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British Ballet Charity Gala, Royal Albert Hall review - a celebration of sorts

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Balanchine and Robbins, The Royal Ballet review - style and substance

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The Royal Ballet: 21st-Century Choreographers review - dancers rise to fresh challenges

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Reunion: An Evening with English National Ballet review - back on stage and fabulous

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