A New Cinderella: Reimagining Classical Ballet

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I don't see the Pointe

Kat Johnston & Hermione Dowling

17 episodes

6 days ago

Don't see the point of ballet? We want to change your mind. 'I don't see the Pointe' is a podcast which aims to make ballet accessible and understandable. This is your guide to understanding the ballet world. If you've never seen any ballet before at all, or if you're a life-long fan, we're here to help you 'see the pointe' of ballet. Hosted by Kat Johnston and Hermione Dowling, this podcast gives audiences all the information they need to watch ballet, from where to watch it, what to know, and how to enjoy it on a budget. Follow us on Instagram @seethepointe1 and TikTok @seethepointe

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A New Cinderella: Reimagining Classical Ballet

I don't see the Pointe

29 minutes

2 years ago

A New Cinderella: Reimagining Classical Ballet

This week Hermione and Kat discuss the new production of the Royal Ballet's Cinderella, choreographed by Frederick Ashton.

With brand new costumes and sets, this colourful and magical production is a classic of British ballet, and a perfect introduction to ballet for kids. It follows the classic Cinderella story, so revisiting the Disney film before seeing it would not be a bad idea.

Our dancer of the week is Mayara Magri, a Brazilian principal dancer with the Royal Ballet.

Choreography by Frederick Ashton

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Sets by Tom Pye

Costumes by Alexandra Byrne

Staging by Wendy Ellis Somes & Gary Avis

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All Cinderella music recordings are by the Royal Opera House Orchestra and date to 1948 to the original run of Cinderella.

In the recording of Romeo and Juliet from 1938, Sergei Prokofiev himself is conducting.

- Young ROH account for ages 16-25 for those £25 tickets: https://rb.gy/bop4hg

- Remaining dates for Cinderella, running until 3rd May: https://shorturl.at/fNSTV

- Tickets for Sleeping Beauty, we’d recommend seeing Yasmine & Matthew: https://shorturl.at/buyV1

- The Australian Ballet performs ‘Jewels’ in August: https://shorturl.at/uzBV8

- The Next Generation Festival will take place in the Linbury theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity to see emerging talent, and different companies from around the world. We’d especially recommend ‘BRB2: Carlos Accosta’s Classical Selection’: https://shorturl.at/fjCY2