Rupert Christiansen

A solid evening’s entertainment: Rambert’s Peaky Blinders ballet reviewed

Plus: a handsome remounting of Mayerling at the Royal Opera House

Full marks for energy, if none for subtlety: Rambert's Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. Photo: Johan Persson 
issue 22 October 2022
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  • Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

    Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, until 6 November, then touring until 27 May 2023

  • Mayerling

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 30 November

  • Clorinda Agonistes

    Sadler’s Wells

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