The Winter's Tale

Overview

With atmospheric music by Joby Talbot and powerful designs by Bob Crowley, The Winter’s Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet. The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child and a seemingly hopeless love. Yet, through remorse and regret – and after a seemingly miraculous return to life – the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation. The Winter's Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic.

Cast

Lauren Cuthbertson

Hermione

Ryoichi Hirano

Leontes

Sarah Lamb

Perdita

Vadim Muntagirov

Florizel

Laura Morera

Paulina

Matthew Ball

Polixenes

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Tom Seligman

Conductor

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Ania Safonova

Associate Concert Master

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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Orchestra