The Royal Ballet: Mayerling

Overview

Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.

Directed by Koen Kessels

Top cast

Ryoichi Hirano

Crown Prince Rudolf

Natalia Osipova

Baroness Mary Vetsera

Laura Morera

Countess Marie Larisch

Christina Arestis

Empress Elisabeth

Francesca Hayward

Princess Stephanie

Marianela Núñez

Mitzi Caspar

Luca Acri

Bratfisch

Christopher Saunders

Emperor Franz Joseph

Gary Avis

Colonel 'Bay' Middleton

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