The Winter's Tale

Story

Synopsis

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.

Language

English

Release date

28 February 2018

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Lauren Cuthbertson

  Hermione

• 

  Ryoichi Hirano

  Leontes

• 

  Sarah Lamb

  Perdita

• 

  Vadim Muntagirov

  Florizel

• 

  Laura Morera

  Paulina

• 

  Matthew Ball

  Polixenes

• Tom Seligman

  Conductor

• Ania Safonova

  Associate Concert Master

• Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

  Orchestra