about this event
The ballet is inspired by Laura Esquivel’s novel–acaptivating family saga where the central character’s emotions spill out through cooking to influence everyone around her in startling and dramatic ways. In this co-production with American Ballet Theatre, Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra also acts as musical consultant for Talbot’s newly commissioned score, and Wheeldon has worked closely with Esquivel to reshape her richly layered story into an entertaining and engrossing new ballet.
Running time: 3 hours and 10 minutes (including one interval)
Filmed in: June 2022
Conducted by: Alondra de la Parra
Tita: Francesca Hayward
Pedro: Marcelino Sambé
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Joby Talbot
Designer: Bob Crowley
Lighting designer: Natasha Katz
Video designer: Luke Halls
Music consultant: Alondra dela Parra
Inspired by the book by: Laura Esquivel
Associate set designer: Jaimie Todd
Associate costume designer: Lynette Mauro
A co-production between The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre
CONDITIONS OF SALE - Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable - To ensure performances start on time, latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the programme