Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)
Synopsis
The Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera collaborate in Wayne McGregor's production of Handel and Gay's classic opera, in which the nymph Galatea falls in love with a shepherd named Acis.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2020-03-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Haswell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay, Alexander Pope
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Haswell
John Gay, Alexander Pope
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Haswell
Director
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
John Gay
Writer
Alexander Pope
Writer
Hildegard Bechtler
Production Design
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What is Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) about?
The Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera collaborate in Wayne McGregor's production of Handel and Gay's classic opera, in which the nymph Galatea falls in love with a shepherd named Acis.
Who directed Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)?
Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) was directed by Jonathan Haswell.
Who stars in Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)?
The principal cast of Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) includes Danielle de Niese, Lauren Cuthbertson, Charles Workman, Edward Watson, Paul Agnew.
When was Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) released and how long is it?
Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera)?
Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) holds official age classifications: GB: NR.