The Must-Sees of 2016: Dance Frankenstein to Natalia Osipova
The critics’ guide to the hottest tickets of the year ahead
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Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake
Choreographer David Dawson is better known internationally than in his native Britain. This year, he’s creating a new version of the world’s best-loved ballet for Scottish Ballet, promising a bold approach.
19 to 23 April, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, then touring
Crystal Pite
One of the world’s most exciting choreographers returns with Betroffenheit, a collaboration with Jonathon Young. It’s stern stuff, dealing with grief, addiction and recovery.
31 May to 1 June, Sadler’s Wells, London
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s gothic tale of dangerous science as a ballet? Liam Scarlett, an in-demand choreographer with a fondness for gruesome stories, is giving it a go. His production for the Royal Ballet will have a commissioned score by Lowell Liebermann and designs by John Macfarlane.
4 to 27 May, Royal Opera House, London
Natalia Osipova
The riveting Russian ballerina commissions new works from contemporary choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Russell Maliphant and Arthur Pita.
29 June to 3 July, Sadler’s Wells, London
Akram Khan’s Giselle
English National Ballet steps away from tradition with its new production of the Romantic classic. Choreographer Akram Khan, trained in Indian classical and contemporary dance, will create his own version, with designs by Oscar winner Tim Yip.
27 September to 1 October, Palace Theatre, Manchester, then touring
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