Details

A fast moving celebration of the triumph of young love over the misguided plotting of others. The predicament of the innocent lovers Lise and Colas, the comic antics of Alain and the hilarious meddling of Widow Simone create some of the most memorable and technically challenging set pieces in the classica repertoire. Running time: 2hrs 20mins

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Ferdinand Herold, John Lanchbery (arranged and orchestrated)
Company: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Other: Jean Dauberval (scenario)
Design: Osbert Lancaster
Lighting: Peter Teigen