Rupert Christiansen

A spectacular failure: Royal Ballet’s MaddAddam reviewed

Plus: why Pina Bausch's Rite of Spring is overrated

The sets, lighting and video are all highly sophisticated but the dance is a wretch muddle: Wayne McGregor's MaddAddam. Image: ©Karolina Kuras
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  • MaddAddam

    Royal Opera House, until 30 November

  • The Rite of Spring/common ground(s)

    Sadler’s Wells

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