★★★★

Erina Takahashi brings emotional growth to the role of Giselle, while Precious Adams shines as a commanding Myrtha, in an ethereal performance which was slow to get going.

Discover what dance is happening in London this January. Including the return of an iconic classical ballet, Georgian folk dance and a cutting-edge contemporary festival.

★★★★

Another bucket list ballet. This time our author finally gets to see Akram Khan’s version of Giselle performed by English National Ballet. Was ‘Giselle with sticks’ worth the wait?