The Royal Ballet's production of The Winter's Tale from 2014 available on DVD. Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Shakespeare's tale of drama and romance is inspired by the music and design of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The original cast features Ed Watson, Lauren Cuthbertson, Zenaida Yanowsky and Federico Bonelli. A true classic of modern ballet.
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Leontes: Edward Watson
Perdita: Sarah Lamb
Paulina: Zenaida Yanowsky
Florizel: Steven McRae
Polixennes: Federico Bonelli
Hermione: Lauren Cuthbertson
Artists of The Royal Ballet
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: David Briskin
Music: Joby Talbot
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Designs: Bob Crowley
Plus: From Page to Stage: Dancing The Winter's Tale; Introductions to Acts II and III; Cast Gallery
Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS 5.1 (5.0)
Format: NTSC
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Duration: 119 mins
Year: 2015
"Christopher Wheeldon’s new three-act version of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a triumph." The Telegraph
"A game-changer for Wheeldon" The Guardian
"The staging is a visual triumph, potent, evocative, eye-delighting." The Financial Times
Awards
National Dance Awards 2015: Winner - Best Classical Choreography
Olivier Awards 2015: Nominated - Outstanding Achievement in Dance