Details

The classic fairy tale. Prokofiev's music was written during the Blitz. Cinderella's life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters is one of drudgery and hardship until the evening of an extravagant party at the palace. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, she's the centre of attention when she arrives at the ball in a magical coach, wearing a gorgeous gown. 1st performance of this production Royal Opera House 22 December 2003.

Cast/Performers

Alina Cojocaru, Rupert Pennefather, Yuhui Choe, Sergei Polunin, Miyako Yoshida, Frederico Bonelli, Marianela Nunez, Thiago Soares, Roberta Marquez, Steven McRae, Sarah Lamb, Ivan Putrov, Tamara Rojo, David Makhateli

Creatives/Company

Music: Prokofiev
Producer: Royal Ballet
Conductor(s): Pavel Sorokin, Barry Wordsworth
Choreographer(s): Frederick Ashton, Wendy Ellis Somes (this production)
Design: Toer van Schayk
Costume: Christine Haworth
Lighting: Mark Jonathan
Other: Christopher Carr (staging)