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Royal Ballet: Swan Lake review

“Glorious”

ReviewsMar 7, 2024by Siobhan MurphyRoyal Opera House, London

Gary Avis (centre) in Royal Ballet's Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House, London. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Liam Scarlett’s reworking of the beloved ballet is clean, clear and a sumptuous showcase for the Royal Ballet’s star dancers

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