Giselle

Guardian“Alternated between the marvellous and the off-focus...” Albrecht's dancing carries almost as significant a poetic load as Giselle's. Which is why much of the audience were here to see the Royal Ballet's newest Albrecht, 21-year-old Sergei Polunin. It's a tough call for Roberta Marquez dancing Giselle...

The Independent“Marquez makes a brittle Giselle...” Overall, the production is fresher and more engaging. The corps act vividly. This time, the dancing is tauter, both more ethereal and more threatening. The news was rising star Sergei Polunin's debut. This was a terrific debut...

Financial Times“Here is a thoughtful, touching reading... ” In rather better shape than of late. The ardours of High Romanticism, the mysteries of night-haunted love and the cloud-torn skies that frame it: all are there for us in Giselle as handsomely realised in Peter Wright’s staging....

The Stage“Fabulous...” Rojo and Acosta are exquisite in their roles and are in total accord with each other. The whole fabulous enterprise is born aloft by the ROH orchestra and a company on stunning form. Giselle is the perfect example of a game of two halves...

this is london“21-year-old Polunin’s debut was impressive... ” The dancing is more difficult than it looks. It is worth remembering that Polunin was dancing the second and not the opening night of the current run. His dancing has a plush inevitability and airy expertise. Polunin’s acting is equally assured...

MusicOMH“Presented in a beautifully understated way...” The standout performance in terms of characterisation comes from Carlos Acosta as Albrecht. His interpretation of the role also works well alongside Tamara Rojo’s Giselle. The pair have an obvious chemistry. She demonstrates incredible precision...

The Telegraph“Pitch-perfect production...” Rojo and Acosta make a spiffing case for the combined virtues of talent, charisma and experience. Their physical gifts have always been matched by an artistry that is showing no sign of waning. masterfully designed by John Macfarlane...

London Dance“Long may this continue...” The overall standard of performance was excellent.Tremendous praise is due to those stalwarts of the Royal Ballet. Tamara Rojo gave an outstanding account of the title role. Carlos Acosta brought nobility and pathos to his performance...

Time Out“Not yet reviewed.”

Ballet.co.uk“Not yet reviewed.”