When ballet loses the plot with narratives by Judith Mackrell

While contemporary dance has experimented brilliantly with new narrative techniques, classical choreography has been stuck in a rutThe story ballet seems to be on the brink of a renaissance. During the last month, the Royal Ballet has premiered two new narrative works, Wayne McGregor's The Raven Girl and Liam Scarlett's pitch black take on Hansel and Gretel. Next season the trend will be still stronger, with premiere…

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