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Part French, part Albanian Angelin Preljocaj trained in classical ballet and was influenced by such artists as Merce Cunningham. With his acclaimed company, he is renowned for his emotionally charged, contemporary ballets and has reinvented key works from Diaghilev's Ballets Russes as well as choreographed for the New York City Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet to huge critical acclaim. One of France's most successful choreographers, Angelin Preljocaj returns to Sadler's Wells with his award-winning 2008 adaption of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Snow White. Performed by the company of 25 dancers, this contemporary ballet is set to extracts from Gustav Mahler's symphonies and showcases spectacular costumes designed by fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier. The classic story of the wicked queen who sets out to destroy her rival is told through Preljocaj's characteristically physical choreography, while Thierry Leproust's dark and dramatic sets transport the audience to a fairytale world of magic, drama and romance. Running time: 1hr 50mins (no interval)