Season : Live From The National Ballet

LA FILLE MAL GARDEE:ROYAL BALLET

LA FILLE MAL GARDEE:ROYAL BALLET

Starring: The Royal Ballet Company

Director:    Running time: 130 mins

Synopsis: La Fille mal gardée was choreographed by Frederick Ashton from the 19th century original and became an instant hit for The Royal Ballet. The simple story of Lise, her suitor Colas and Lise’s larger-than-life mother, the Widow Simone, who tries to marry her off to the simpleton son of a rich neighbour, is full of delicious comedy, but also wonderful, characterful choreography. One of the greatest pleasures of Fille is the way in which the steps, though at times devilishly difficult, never get in the...

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