Don Quixote reimagined by Carlos Acosta
A sparkling new production created especially for Birmingham Royal Ballet by Carlos Acosta, filmed by Emmy Award-winning director Ross MacGibbon.
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet © Birmingham Royal Ballet
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet © Birmingham Royal Ballet
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet © Birmingham Royal Ballet
In a new production created especially for Birmingham Royal Ballet, Don Quixote introduces us to Cervantes’ famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters. As the Don sets out on a quest to track down his true love, with his loyal friend and servant Sancho Panza at his side, he finds himself embroiled in an unlikely adventure of love and dreams.
This Don Quixote was filmed on one of the UK’s largest stages by Emmy Award-winning director Ross MacGibbon. Featuring live music, played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Available from August 2022, for international (non-UK) broadcast
Original title Don Quixote
Genre Ballet
Choreography by Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa
Director Ross MacGibbon
Dance Company Birmingham Royal Ballet
Composer Ludwig Minkus
Orchestra / Band Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Conductor Paul Murphy
Recording date February 2022
Distribution VOD / SVOD contact sarah.fortescue@thespace.org.
Distribution TV contact sarah.fortescue@thespace.org.
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