The Winter's Tale
The world premiere of a new full-length ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, based on Shakespeare’s enduring tale of love, loss and reconciliation.
When to see it
Booking for 10 April 2014 - 8 May 2014 opens
- Booking opens 14 January 2014 at 10.00am for General Public.
- Booking opens 10 December 2013 at 10.00am for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opens 22 November 2013 at 10.00am for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opens 20 November 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opens 19 November 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 2 Friends.
News and features
2013/14 Ballet and Dance Season announced
New works and visiting companies alongside classics at the Royal Opera House.
Background
Following his charming Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and a series of short ballets including Aeternum and Polyphonia, Christopher Wheeldon presents a new full-length work at Covent Garden. He draws on another much-loved work of English literature: The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare’s late, great romance.
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.
Credits
| Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
| Music | Joby Talbot |
| Designs | Bob Crowley |
| Lighting design | Natasha Katz |
Related links
- en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
- www.roh.org.uk Christopher Wheeldon – Royal Ballet Artistic Associate
