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In Depth

Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?

Authorities struggling to close down illegal parties in London and other cities around the continent

29 Jun 2020

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In Depth

Brit Awards turns 40: the most memorable moments

From Madonna’s fall to Geri Halliwell’s dress, the Brits have always been spicy

18 Feb 2020

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In Depth

Royal Ballet sex scandal: who is Liam Scarlett?

‘Golden boy’ of dance world facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour with students

30 Jan 2020

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In Review

What’s on this weekend? From Just Mercy to Deadwater Fell

Your guide to what’s worth seeing and reading this weekend

17 Jan 2020

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In Review

What’s on this weekend? From Cats to A Christmas Carol

Your guide to what’s worth seeing and reading this weekend

20 Dec 2019

Adam Perhcard in Vox Vanguard's Nutcracker

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In Review

Vox Vanguard's Nutcracker: a champagne-drenched extravaganza

An immersive take on the classic ballet, complete with hula-hooping and acrobatics

18 Dec 2019

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In Review

What’s on this weekend? From The Irishman to A Warning

Your guide to what’s worth seeing and reading this weekend

29 Nov 2019

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In Review

What’s on this weekend? From Le Mans ‘66 to Cinderella

Your guide to what’s worth seeing and reading this weekend

15 Nov 2019

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In Review

What’s on this weekend? From World on Fire to The Irishman

Your guide to what’s worth seeing and reading this weekend

8 Nov 2019

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In Review

Best theatre shows to book for Christmas 2019

From festive family fun to an unholy lustful nun

4 Nov 2019

In Review

L-E-V Parts of Love review: vulnerability shines through

Radical choreographer Sharon Eyal showcases all the body can do in her residency at Peckham’s favourite multi-storey car park

31 Jul 2019

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In Depth

Motsi Mabuse: who is the new Strictly Come Dancing judge?

The newcomer is older sister to the show’s pro dancer Oti

23 Jul 2019

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In Depth

Lebanon comes to Oman: Caracalla brings new show to Muscat

As the Royal Opera House Muscat launches its 2017-18 programme, Abdel-Halim Caracalla's iconic dance company closes this season in style

8 Jun 2017

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In Review

BALLET: Reviews of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The Royal Ballet's 'dazzling' Alice revival is a visual joy mixing dance, Vaudeville and magic

11 Dec 2014

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In Review

ROYAL BALLET: 'Terrific' WWII themed triple bill

Three ballets set around WWII themes offer 'tremendously beautiful' dance and 'terrific' music

11 Nov 2014

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In Review

REVIEWS: Manon, 'sizzling' ballet revival

Revival of Kenneth MacMillan ballet about French courtesan 'infernally sexy, desperately moving'

1 Oct 2014

The Mariinsky Ballet's production of Swan Lake

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In Review

SWAN LAKE: Reviews of 'sublime' Mariinsky Ballet

Critics call 'magnificent' St Petersburg dance company's fairytale classic 'the very essence of ballet'

7 Aug 2014

Hip hop dance festival Breakin’ Convention

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In Review

REVIEWS: hip hop dance festival Breakin’ Convention

Exhilarating, disciplined urban dance festival has critics shouting ‘Hip Hop Hooray!’

8 May 2014

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In Review

REVIEWS: ENB's pirate romp Le Corsaire

The madcap swashbuckling escapism of ENB's pirate ballet will chase away the January gloom

14 Jan 2014

Dance

Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?

Brit Awards turns 40: the most memorable moments

Royal Ballet sex scandal: who is Liam Scarlett?

What’s on this weekend? From Just Mercy to Deadwater Fell

What’s on this weekend? From Cats to A Christmas Carol

Vox Vanguard's Nutcracker: a champagne-drenched extravaganza

What’s on this weekend? From The Irishman to A Warning

Enjoy a different view

What’s on this weekend? From Le Mans ‘66 to Cinderella

What’s on this weekend? From World on Fire to The Irishman

Best theatre shows to book for Christmas 2019

L-E-V Parts of Love review: vulnerability shines through

Motsi Mabuse: who is the new Strictly Come Dancing judge?

Lebanon comes to Oman: Caracalla brings new show to Muscat

BALLET: Reviews of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

ROYAL BALLET: 'Terrific' WWII themed triple bill

REVIEWS: Manon, 'sizzling' ballet revival

SWAN LAKE: Reviews of 'sublime' Mariinsky Ballet

REVIEWS: hip hop dance festival Breakin’ Convention

REVIEWS: ENB's pirate romp Le Corsaire

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