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Experience three bite-sized works by world-renowned artists when Three Short Ballets returns with a fresh new programme this autumn. An audience favourite. Fools by Olivier Award-winning Mthuthuzeli November returns to the stage. Inspired by R.L. Peteni’s South African novel Hill of Fools and William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, November utilizes his signature blend of dance styles to tell a passionate tale of star-crossed lovers caught in a feud between two villages. Set to a backdrop of thundering music, see this passionate tale reach a boiling point when love and rivalry come head-to-head. An iconic piece of 20th century dance. One of Hans van Manen’s best known works, Five Tangos is a scintillating fusion of the poised precision of classical ballet and the smouldering drama of the Argentine tango. From flirty encounters to fiery group exchanges, the choreography captures the everchanging nature of love and attraction in a world alive with rhythm. A world premiere. Following the success of her previous work, Intimate Pages, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and choreographer Tiler Peck is back with a brand-new work, set to composer Franz Liszt’s Grande Étude de Paganini, played live by virtuoso concert pianist Rose McLachlan.

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