Frederick Ashton's stage version of Tales of Beatrix Potter as performed by The Royal Ballet brings to life the iconic images and stories of Beatrix Potter. Christine Edzard's designs conjure up a lost England of field mice and Berkshire black pigs, of foxgloves and shady groves. Swept up in the ballet's childlike exuberance, the entire cast delivers outstanding portrayals of such colourful figures as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and the irrepressible Peter Rabbit. Ashton's warm and witty, yet demanding, choreography creates a piece of charm and grace for all ages.
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Mrs Tittlemouse: Victoria Hewitt
Johnny Town-Mouse: Ricardo Cervera
Mrs Tiggy-Winkle: Jonathan Howells
Jemima Puddle-Duck: Gemma Sykes
The Fox: Gary Avis
Pigling Bland: Bennet Gartside
Peter Rabbit: Joshua Tuifua
Artists of The Royal Ballet
Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Conductor: Paul Murphy
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Designs: Christine Edzard
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House December, 2007
Extra features: Illustrated synopsis
Picture: 16:9
Sound: 2.0 PCM + 5.1 (5.0) DTS
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Running Time: 76 mins
Year: 2007
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