The Prince of the Pagodas

Synopsis

The Prince of the Pagodas is a ballet created for The Royal Ballet by choreographer John Cranko with music commissioned from Benjamin Britten. Its premiere took place on 1 January 1957 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, conducted by Britten

CAST

Derek Bailey

Director

Darcey Bussell

Princess Rose

Jonathan Cope

The Prince

Fiona Chadwick

Princess Epine

Anthony Dowell

The Emperor

Derek Bailey

Director

Darcey Bussell

Princess Rose

Jonathan Cope

The Prince

Fiona Chadwick

Princess Epine

Anthony Dowell

The Emperor