Royal Ballet, The

Alternative title: Evening with the Royal Ballet, An
Synopsis: Filmed on the stage of The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in 1960, director Paul Czinner’s film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn in what was her first feature film. Partnered by Michael Somes, this film includes acts from three of the most well-known and admired pieces of ballet in the world: Ondine By Frederick Ashton; , The Firebird; and and Swan Lake (Act III).

DVD extras include: a commemorative booklet; stills gallery; an archive interview with Margot Fonteyn from LWT’s SUNDAY, SUNDAY, originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 1960
Subjects: Dance
Keywords: ballet; Fonteyn, Margot; performances

Director

Cast

Margot Fonteyn
Michael Somes

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