The Globe and Mail — October 18, 2005.   Review of the premiere of Alberta Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet in Calgary.

The ballet is a co-production with the Banff Centre, which built Guillaume Lord’s large-scale set and constructed Martine Bertrand’s 100-plus costumes. Big, however, does not necessarily mean better.

Grand-Maître’s choreography could rise above the design flaws, but it has a split personality. Thank goodness for the taut second act, which has vibrancy and life, but the first act, except for the fight scenes, borders on blancmange. The choreographer has time on his side, and let’s hope he sharpens the first act to enhance the dramatic moments.