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Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

“Truly scrumptious dancing”

ReviewsDec 30, 2024by Siobhan MurphyRoyal Albert Hall, London

Céline Gittens in Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker at Royal Albert Ahll, London. Photo: Bill Cooper

Birmingham Royal Ballet fills a daunting space with a neat take on a festive classic

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Siobhan Murphy was arts editor of Metro for nine years, and has contributed arts reviews to The Times, Time Out and dancetabs.com.

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