Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)
Synopsis
Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
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Don Quixote - Act I finale (Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta, The Royal Ballet)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-11-20
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Marianela Núñez
Kitri
Carlos Acosta
Basilio
Christopher Saunders
Don Quixote
Philip Mosley
Sancho Panza
Ryoichi Hirano
Espada
Laura Morera
Mercedes
Bennet Gartside
Gamache
Gary Avis
Lorenzo
Melissa Hamilton
Queen of the Dryads
Elizabeth Harrod
Amour
Christina Arestis
Dulcinea
Yuhui Choe
Kitri's friend
Beatriz Stix-Brunell
Kitri's friend
Valeri Hristov
Matador
Johannes Stepanek
Matador
Itziar Mendizabal
Gypsy couple and fandango couple
Kristen McNally
Tavern girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel de Cervantes
- Original Score
- Ludwig Minkus
- Original Title
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte, Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Miguel de Cervantes
Ludwig Minkus
Department Leadership Roster
Ludwig Minkus
Original Music Composer
Ross MacGibbon
Director
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) about?
Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
Who directed Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
The principal cast of Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) includes Marianela Núñez, Carlos Acosta, Christopher Saunders, Philip Mosley, Ryoichi Hirano.
When was Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) released and how long is it?
Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) was composed by Ludwig Minkus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).