Sneak preview: Northern Ballet's Dangerous Liaisons (Video)

IT'S the classic tale of sexual power, depravity, cruelty and deceit in 18th century France.

David Nixon has reimagined Dangerous Liaisons for his Northern Ballet Theatre telling how letters fly between mansions as two bored aristocrats plot a game of heartbreak and ruin.

As their plans unfold innocence is preyed upon, relationships shattered and love lost. Vivaldi's spine-tingling Four Seasons, played live by the Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra, wraps itself around seductive dance in a sexually-charged production.

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David Nixon said: "The Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont are both predators, of the most decadent type, preying on less artful victims.

"They are the products of extreme luxury and total liberty, when idle minds had time to plot the ruination of others within their society."

Now step behind the scenes for a glimpse of this masterpiece in the making.

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