La Bete et la Belle is renowned French choreographer Kader Belarbi’s compelling reimagining of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast - a psychological drama that explores the rejection or acceptance of difference, centring around Beauty’s discovery of the depth of true love. First performed by the Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal in 2005, Theatre du Capitole’s reprise of Belarbi’s acclaimed production has confirmed its status as among the best of modern ballets, combining stunning set and costume designs with striking choreography that reflects the unique soundscape of the Ligeti-dominant musical score.

Takafumi Watanabe and Julie Loria assume the lead roles in a production that instantly transports us into the beautiful dream world of this timeless masterpiece reinterpreted.

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Cast:
- The Beauty: Julie Loria
- The Beast: Takafumi Watanabe
- Toroador: Kazbek Akhmedyarov

Music: Louis-Claude Daquin, Joseph Haydn, Gyorgy Ligeti and Maurice Ravel

Choreography and Staging: Kader Belarbi
 
Recorded at the Theatre du Capitole, Toulouse, October 2013.

"...all the markings of one of the classic ballets: it had romance, spectacle and drama, and it was beautiful" - Times Argus

"...filled with spectacular dancing by large ensembles set beautifully. Imaginative and colourful sets and costumes by Valerie Berman and effective lighting by Marc Parent completed the visual spectacle..." - Times Argus

Running Time: 106 mins
Sound Format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS