Slaves to convention; Spartacus Bolshoi Ballet Hippodrome, Birmingham Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Peacock Theatre, London.(Dance review) From: The Mail on Sunday (London, England) | Date: April 2, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Solo Syndication Limited. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: RUPERT CHRISTIANSEN

The last time I saw the Bolshoi Ballet's production of Spartacus was in 1969, when I was still in short trousers. The show was new to London and it caused a sensation; I can still remember how impressed I was by its raw energy and high velocity.

But like a lot of revisited childhood experiences, Spartacus doesn't live up to memory's rosy glow. Yes, it remains a strong and clearly narrated dance drama, and Khachaturian's brash, expl...

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