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SUBSCRIBE for more BBC highlights: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Programme website: http://bbc.in/2CYw0fX A thrilling and evocative retelling of the classic Cinderella love story set in London’s Blitz.

Set in Imperial Russia at a time when superstitious people believe in the possibility of magic, Northern Ballet’s new adaptation of this classic fairytale sees heartbreak turn to joy as the unstoppable power of young love conquers all. Featuring a brand new score by Philip Feeney played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia and breathtaking sets by Duncan Hayler (Northern Ballet’s productions of Beauty & the Beast and A Midsummer Night’s Dream). For tour dates and more information http://northernballet.com/?q=cinderella Sinfonia http://northernballet.com/?q=sinfonia Northern Ballet dancers http://northernballet.com/?q=dancers

Christopher Wheeldon’s new ballet Cinderella is available for download around the world: http://georiot.co/491i Christopher Wheeldon’s acclaimed new Cinderella for the Dutch National Ballet is an imaginative interpretation of a much-loved classic. Inspired by the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Wheeldon’s ballet gives the characters renewed depth and complexity, complementing Prokofiev’s celebrated and colourful score. With sets and costumes by the renowned designer Julian Crouch, supported by stunning stage effects, this world premiere production is a truly magical ballet experience, bringing an age-old fairy tale into the 21st century. “Cinderella is a colourful and comical ballet, as well as breathtaking in [More]