{"product_id":"la-fille-mal-gardee-limited-edition-heritage-portfolio","title":"La Fille mal gardée Limited Edition Heritage Portfolio","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eStep into the history of Frederick Ashton’s \u003ci\u003eLa Fille mal gardée\u003c\/i\u003e with this limited-edition heritage portfolio, featuring faithful reproductions of archival programmes from the Royal Ballet and Opera archives. Created for collectors and ballet lovers alike, it offers a rare glimpse into the rich performance history of this much-loved ballet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e Inside, you will find documents from the premier performances of Ashton’s ballet in January 1960. A reproduced opening night programme from 28 January lists Nadia Nerina and David Blair as the young lovers Lise and Colas – the very first cast to perform Ashton’s unforgettable steps. Alongside is a reproduction of the full programme from the second performance: the Saturday matinee on 30 January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eFans of ballet history will delight in the famous names from this extraordinary era: the corps de ballet, for example, features Monica Mason, who went on to become Director of The Royal Ballet, and Christopher Newton, whose production of \u003ci\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e the Company currently performs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e You will find authentic period advertisements that capture the atmosphere and style of the era, making this portfolio both a keepsake and a conversation piece. See if you can find the Front of House management note: ‘Ladies are requested to remove their hats’!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e The portfolio also includes two replica ticket stubs from the performances, adding an extra layer of theatrical nostalgia and making the set feel even more special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e This exclusive release is a distinctive collectible for anyone with a passion for ballet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eStrictly limited to only 50 editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eProudly produced in the UK by Royal Warrant Holder Barnard \u0026amp; Westwood, fine printers and bookbinders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnard \u0026 Westwood Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57104235790711,"sku":"HERITAGE-FILLE","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8121\/7651\/files\/fille-portfolio.jpg?v=1779461611","url":"https:\/\/shop.rbo.org.uk\/products\/la-fille-mal-gardee-limited-edition-heritage-portfolio","provider":" Royal Ballet and Opera Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}