description The Winter's Tale (Wheeldon) Overview
Christopher Wheeldon’s *The Winter's Tale* is a full-length ballet adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragic romance. The Royal Ballet production distinguishes itself with a modern aesthetic, emphasizing the intense emotional dynamics between characters like Leontes and Hermione. It offers a visually rich interpretation of themes concerning jealousy, betrayal, and eventual forgiveness. This work is particularly relevant for audiences interested in classical ballet and Shakespearean drama.
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How does Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale handle Shakespeare's time jump?
The three-act ballet moves from Leontes' jealous destruction of his family in Sicilia to the younger generation in Bohemia. Perdita and Florizel then carry the story toward the final reunion and Hermione's apparent return to life.
Who wrote the score for The Winter's Tale ballet?
Joby Talbot composed an original score for Christopher Wheeldon's production. Bob Crowley designed the sets and costumes, including the sharply contrasting worlds of Sicilia and Bohemia.
Which companies originally produced Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale?
The ballet was created for The Royal Ballet in 2014 as a co-production with the National Ballet of Canada. It premiered at the Royal Opera House in London.
Does the ballet include Shakespeare's famous bear scene?
Yes, the death of Antigonus and the bear are retained through theatrical stagecraft rather than spoken comedy. The moment closes the grim Sicilian section before the story shifts toward Perdita in Bohemia.
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