McRae uses his tap dance training in fiendish zapateado and brilliant Cossack spins, melding his commanding footwork in partnership with Lamb’s airy pointe-work and lean lines. - Sanjoy Roy, The Guardian

The two Royal Ballet stars begin the first half letting rip in Loughlan Prior’s swirling, gracefully elongated balletic choreography - Debra Craine, The Times

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Music is the electricity that courses through their veins… Their interaction feels instinctive, generous and sincere. Royal New Zealand Ballet’s resident choreographer Loughlan Prior and director Natalie Abrahami shape the evening… I want more. - Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

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McRae and Lamb who entranced us with a pas de deux which seemed to highlight all that is special about their longstanding partnership. Extraordinary supported pirouettes and lifts that depicted an instinctive rapport, a kind of sixth sense, which took it to another level, physically, mentally and most importantly, musically. - Deborah Weiss, Bachtrack

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An opening pas de deux for McRae and Lamb... delicious, floating movement punctuated by some heroic lifts. I think it could stand the test of time as a gala favourite. - Graham Watts, Gramilano