La Fille mal gardée DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2015A classic of The Royal Ballet, La Fille mal garde was an immediate hit with the British public. Choreographed by Frederick Ashton in 1960, it is a highly lyrical and technically demanding take on the simple tale of love prevailing, which underpins this charming story. This 2015 revival is a company triumph (The Independent), with Principals Natalia Osipova and Steven McRae creating terrific onstage chemistry and delivering outstanding solo

yet demanding

Region code: All regions

"Francesca Hayward dances like a dream child as Clara

Mrs Samsa: Nina Goldman

Costume & Set Designer:  Jürgen Rose

Lauren Cuthbertson shows a new polish

Designs: Steffen Aarfing

Antonio Pappano’s masterfully paced conducting captures all the drama and beauty of Puccini’s exhilarating opera

The Sugar Plum Fairy: Lauren Cuthbertson

Charles Castronvo is a suitably ardent Alfredo

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moving with eloquent fluidity and a sensitive partner to Lamb throughout