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What a sad thing Strictly Come Dancing has become

Plus: the joy of the Royal Ballet’s Onegin

Rupert Christiansen
There are moments when Yasmine Naghdi as Tatiana and Matthew Ball as Onegin seem like one physical entity  ©2025 ROH. ANDREJ USPENSKI
EXPLORE THE ISSUE 01 February 2025
issue 01 February 2025
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  • Strictly Come Dancing: Live Tour

    Utilita Arena Birmingham, and touring until 9 February

  • Onegin

    Royal Ballet & Opera House, until 12 June

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