Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella - T1701433031Christopher Wheeldon restages his sparkling production of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale in-the-round. Cinderella becomes a truly spectacular ballet as the Royal Albert Hall is brought to life with over 90 dancers, a live orchestra, and plenty of surprises. Enter an enchanting kingdom where forest creatures live alongside princes, a growing tree appears to dance in the wind, and Cinderella's wit and generosity get her to the ball - with the help of a little bit of magic. This inventive production combines magnificent sets and costumes, surprising theatrical tricks and lively choreography to delight, move and astound - all to the melodious tunes of Prokofiev's sublime score, performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.Company English National Ballet. Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Music Segei Prokofiev. Lyrics Craig Lucas. Design Julian Crouch. Lighting Natasha Katz. Design Basil Twist (puppetry). Design Daniel Brodie (projection). Choreographer Jacquelin Barrett (assistant). Performer Emma Hawes (Cinderella). Performer Aitor Arrieta (Prince Guillaume). Performer Sarah Kundi (Stepmother Hortensia). Performer Fernanda Oliveira (Stepsister Edwina). Performer Katja Khaniukova (Stepsister Clementine). Performer Ken Saruhashi (Benjamin). | |
15 Jun 23 to 25 Jun 23 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L562633630 |