The Royal Ballet: Mayerling (2022)
Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
Director: Koen Kessels
Genre: Romance, Music
Runtime: 180 min
Release Date: October 5, 2022
Cast
- Ryoichi Hirano - Crown Prince Rudolf
- Natalia Osipova - Baroness Mary Vetsera
- Laura Morera - Countess Marie Larisch
- Christina Arestis - Empress Elisabeth
- Francesca Hayward - Princess Stephanie
- Marianela Núñez - Mitzi Caspar
- Luca Acri - Bratfisch
- Christopher Saunders - Emperor Franz Joseph
- Gary Avis - Colonel 'Bay' Middleton
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Koen Kessels
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling about?
- Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
- Who directed The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling was directed by Koen Kessels.
- Who stars in The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling stars Ryoichi Hirano, Natalia Osipova, Laura Morera, Christina Arestis, Francesca Hayward, Marianela Núñez.
- How long is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling is a Romance, Music film.