La fille mal gardee ballet
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La Fille mal gardée
Ballet in two acts (1960)
Recounting the triumph of thwarted love thanks to cunning, Frederick Ashton’s virtuoso rendition of Dauberval's 18th Century classic La Fille mal gardée(The Wayward Daughter) is a masterpiece.
Nearly two and a half centuries old, the ballet's lasting popularity is not merely due to the perfect fluidity of the choreography, but also to the irresistible charm of the characters, brought to life with humour and subtlety, and aided by wonderful sets and costumes by cartoonist Sir Osbert Lancaster.
Be it in the farmyard or the cornfield, the hearts of Lise and Colas (étoiles Léonore Baulac and Guillaume Diop) search for – and eventually find – each other, and in the manner of a musical, their delightful story will carry you away with its whimsy and smiles.
This performance was captured live from the historic Palais Garnier, during a sold-out run.
Please note programme change: the casting listed in our printed season guides • This autumn brings Sir Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardée (The Wayward Daughter), the sunniest and funniest of ballets, back to our stage. This page relates to performances that have already taken place. For a full list of current shows and future performances please see our What's On page. Birmingham Post Lise has a choice to man. Loaded country bumpkin or penniless, hunky farmhand? Of course, there’s no contest, but her mum has other ideas. Heels are dug in and sparks fly, as a mother-daughter battle ensues. Mixing spectacular classical ballet with slick comedy, a clog-dancing dame and a super-cute pony, as well as live music by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, this is sure to be fantastic entertainment for you, your friends, and all your family! Daily Telegraph • Part I The day begins with a dance of the chickens and the cockerel. The beautiful Lise is waiting for her beloved Colas, despite her mother Simone prohibiting her to meet with this poor peasant. As a token of her feelings towards him, Lise leaves Colas a sign – a ribbon with a knot tied into it. Colas arrives and rejoices over Lise's present. The practical Simone puts Lise to work, making her churn some butter. Colas waits meanwhile, hiding in the attic. As soon as Simone leaves, he goes to help Lise. Her girlfriends invite Lise to come out and have some fun, but Simone grows suspicious that her daughter wants to meet with Colas. The rich landowner Thomas arrives with his son, Alain, who is set to marry Lise. But Alain's attempts to show his affection towards the girl are rather clumsy. Lise is surprised at this odd spectacle, finding it hard to display any genuine interest in her suitor. Together they depart to oversee the harvesting. Part II La Fille mal gardée
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