The Royal Ballet’s perfect pairing of Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov takes centre stage in this collection of four fairytale favourites.
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Sergey PROKOFIEV (1891–1953)
Cinderella
Frederick Ashton
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Koen Kessels
Royal Ballet Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella was brought back to Covent Garden in 2023 to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a creative team steeped in the magic of theatre, film and dance bringing new atmosphere to Cinderella's ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages, handsome princes and finding true love.
‘[M]agical, lovely and oh so English.’
– The Guardian ★★★★
Léo DELIBES (1836–1891)
Coppélia
Ninette de Valois
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Barry Wordsworth
Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory – a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’s delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful storybook world to life in this entertaining and joyful ballet.
‘A simple story, a ravishing score … and a feast of dancing.’
– The Financial Times ★★★★★
Pyotr Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893)
The Sleeping Beauty
Kristen McNally • Claire Calvert
Marius Petipa
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Koen Kessels
Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory, with its vibrant sets and glittering costumes. This ballet features such iconic moments as the Rose Adage, the Vision pas de deux, the exuberant wedding celebration and the charming fairytale guests, all danced to Tchaikovsky’s richly layered music – one of the most beloved ballet scores of all time.
‘Tchaikovsky’s most majestic ballet gets the royal treatment.’
– The Stage ★★★★★
Pyotr Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893)
Swan Lake
Liam Scarlett
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Koen Kessels
Swan Lake is perhaps the best-loved of all the classical ballets. This production by Liam Scarlett features additional choreography while remaining faithful to Petipa and Ivanov’s classic. John Macfarlane’s opulent designs provide an atmospheric, period setting for this enthralling love story, illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.
‘Big, bold and beautiful, it's completely distinctive.’
– The Guardian ★★★★































