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The Winter's Tale (The Royal Ballet) 2014 Directed by Ross MacGibbon

The world premiere of a new full-length ballet based on Shakespeare’s enduring tale of love, loss and reconciliation.

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 statue comes miraculously to life – the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation. Wheeldon continues his highly successful collaboration with designer Bob Crowley and composer Joby Talbot, the team behind Alice, in one of the highlights of The Royal Ballet Season.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Release Date 10 April 2014
175 mins
Cast
Sarah Lamb Perdita
Steven McRae Florizel
Joe Parker Mamillius
Bennet Gartside Antigonus
Gary Avis Father Shepherd
Valentino Zucchetti Brother Clown
Beatriz Stix-Brunell Young Shepherdess