The Winter's Tale (2018)
With atmospheric music by Joby Talbot and powerful designs by Bob Crowley, The Winter’s Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet. 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 seemingly miraculous return to life – the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation. The Winter's Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic.
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: February 28, 2018
Cast
- Lauren Cuthbertson - Hermione
- Ryoichi Hirano - Leontes
- Sarah Lamb - Perdita
- Vadim Muntagirov - Florizel
- Laura Morera - Paulina
- Matthew Ball - Polixenes
- Tom Seligman - Conductor
- Ania Safonova - Associate Concert Master
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Orchestra
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Winter's Tale about?
- With atmospheric music by Joby Talbot and powerful designs by Bob Crowley, The Winter’s Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet. 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 seemingly miraculous return to life – the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation. The Winter's Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic.
- Who stars in The Winter's Tale?
- The Winter's Tale stars Lauren Cuthbertson, Ryoichi Hirano, Sarah Lamb, Vadim Muntagirov, Laura Morera, Matthew Ball.
- How long is The Winter's Tale?
- The Winter's Tale has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).