RB&O | La Fille Mal Gardée 12A

Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans.

65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive
choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert
Lancaster’s colourful designs.

Choreography
Frederick Ashton

Music
Ferdinand Hérold

Arranged and Orchestrated by
John Lanchbery

Scenario
Jean Dauberval

Designer
Osbert Lancaster

Lighting designer
John B. Read

Digital Cast List will be available on day of screening by scanning the QR Code available in the foyer.

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This film is rated as “12A” – Suitable for 12 Years and Over. No one under the age of 12 can watch a 12A unless accompanied by an Adult. *Photographic ID may be required if young people are attending without an adult, entry may be refused if not provided. [Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].