The Royal Ballet: Mayerling 2022 Directed by Koen Kessels

Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.

Country USA
Language English
Gneres Music , Romance
Release Date 5 October 2022
180 mins
Cast
Ryoichi Hirano Crown Prince Rudolf
Natalia Osipova Baroness Mary Vetsera
Laura Morera Countess Marie Larisch
Christina Arestis Empress Elisabeth
Francesca Hayward Princess Stephanie
Marianela Núñez Mitzi Caspar
Luca Acri Bratfisch
Christopher Saunders Emperor Franz Joseph
Gary Avis Colonel 'Bay' Middleton
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