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The Prince of the Pagodas

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 7.30pm

Clore Studio Upstairs

Booking for 23 May 2012 - 23 May 2012 opens

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ADVANCED

MacMillan's terrific three-act fairytale ballet The Prince of the Pagodas, to Benjamin Britten's colourful score, was inspired by The Sleeping Beauty and it is one of the choreographer's most demanding works, not just for the Principals, but for the whole Company. Join dancers and music staff of The Royal Ballet as Pagodas makes a long-awaited return to the repertory.

The Prince of the Pagodas

Voyage to a fairytale world in Kenneth MacMillan's ballet, set to an inventive score by Benjamin Britten.

Credits

ChoreographyKenneth MacMillan
DesignsNicholas Georgiadis
ScenarioColin Thubron after John Cranko
Lighting designJohn B Read
StagingGrant Coyle
MusicBenjamin Britten

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