La Fille mal gardée is based on a 1789 French ballet originally created by Jean Dauberval; John Lanchbery created the music for Ashton’s ballet from Ferdinand Hérold’s 1828 score. The ballet’s premiere in 1960 was a resounding success and it remains a firm favourite of The Royal Ballet’s repertory
Lise Marianela Nuñez
Colas Carlos Acosta
Widow Simone William Tuckett
Artists of The Royal Ballet
Conductor Anthony Twiner
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreography Frederick Ashton
Music Ferdinand Hérold
Conductor John Lanchbery
Scenario Jean Dauberval
Designer Osbert Lancaster
Lighting designer John B. Read