The Royal Ballet’s publicity graphic for The Winter’s Tale
The Royal Ballet have released casting details for Christopher Wheeldon’s latest project for the company, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale.
It will be the first full length adaptation of a Shakespeare play by The Royal Ballet since Kenneth MacMillan’s 1965 production of Romeo and Juliet. It has been timed to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth in 1564, and there will be a performance on the 23 April, Shakespeare’s birthday.
Opening night is the 10 April, but in cinemas world-over there will be the chance to see the ballet on Monday 28 April. A very brave decision by the Royal Ballet, and indicates the faith it has in Wheeldon.… [continue reading]
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