The Royal Ballet: Mayerling
Synopsis
Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koen Kessels
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth MacMillan
- Original Title
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koen Kessels
Kenneth MacMillan
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Koen Kessels
Director
Kenneth MacMillan
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What is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling about?
Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
Who directed The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
The Royal Ballet: Mayerling was directed by Koen Kessels.
Who stars in The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
The principal cast of The Royal Ballet: Mayerling includes Ryoichi Hirano, Natalia Osipova, Laura Morera, Christina Arestis, Francesca Hayward.
When was The Royal Ballet: Mayerling released and how long is it?
The Royal Ballet: Mayerling was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.