Lauren Cuthbertson
Sergei Polunin
Edward Watson
Zenaida Yanowsky
Steven Macrae
Federico Bonelli
Francesca Hayward
Alexander Campbell
Marcelino Sambe
Matthew Ball
Vadim Muntagirov
Hetty Snell (cello)
The Royal Ballet
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Conductors

Barry Wordsworth
Boris Gruzin
Andre Molino

Works

Feeney, Philip

The Cellist (ballet)

Messager, Andre

The Two Pigeons (complete ballet)

Prokofiev, Sergei

Romeo and Juliet, op.64

Talbot, Joby

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich

The Nutcracker, op.71

Artists

Conductors

Barry Wordsworth
Boris Gruzin
Andre Molino

About

A stunning set showcasing the artistry of Lauren Cuthbertson through five beautiful ballets.

Since joining The Royal Ballet in 2002, Lauren Cuthbertson has become a much-loved member of the company and this special boxed set showcases why – combining five outstanding performances by one of the world’s leading ballerinas.

This collection includes two iconic roles she created for The Royal Ballet: the fun-filled, eponymous Alice (“the part she was born to play.” – The Daily Telegraph), in Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; and Jacqueline du Pré in the biographical work The Cellist by Cathy Marston. The latter is paired with Frederick Ashton’s delightful The Two Pigeons in a new collection created especially for this box. Finally, two all-time classics feature Lauren as the Sugar-Plum Fairy in Peter Wright’s magical production of The Nutcracker, and then as a heart-breaking Juliet in Kenneth MacMillan’s signature work, Romeo and Juliet.

“What a treat this is…” – MusicWeb International (Alice)

“…seamless, naturalistic, and musically attentive dance acting…” – New York Times (Romeo and Juliet)

“…fresh and reinvigorated…” – The Stage ***** (The Nutcracker)

“This piece truly shines…” – Sunday Express ***** (The Cellist)

“…more than mere choreography.” – The Daily Express **** (The Two Pigeons)

Extra features:
- Introduction to The Nutcracker
- Peter Wright at 90
- Documentary: Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet
- Sword Fighting: Sharp Points and Pirouettes
- BBC Documentary: ‘Being Alice’
- Why The Royal Ballet love performing The Cellist
- Introduction to The Two Pigeons
- Exploring the choreography of The Two Pigeons with Darcey Bussell, Lesley Collier and Lauren Cuthbertson
- Cast galleries

Contents:

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Alice: Lauren Cuthbertson
- Jack/The Knave of Hearts: Sergei Polunin
- Lewis Carrol/The White Rabbit: Edward Watson
- Mother/The Queen of Hearts: Zenaida Yanowsky
- Mad Hatter: Steven Macrae
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Director: Christopher Wheeldon
Designer: Bob Crowley

Romeo and Juliet
- Romeo: Federico Bonelli
- Juliet: Lauren Cuthbertson
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Director: Kenneth MacMillan

The Nutcracker
- The Sugar Plum Fairy: Lauren Cuthbertson
- The Prince: Federico Bonelli
- Clara: Francesca Hayward
- Hans Peter/The Nutcracker: Alexander Campbell
Conductor: Boris Gruzin
Director: Peter Wright

The Cellist / The Two Pigeons
- The Cellist: Lauren Cuthbertson
- The Instrument: Marcelino Sambé
- The Conductor: Matthew Ball
- The Young Girl: Lauren Cuthbertson
- The Young Man: Vadim Muntagirov
Solo cello: Hetty Snell
Conductor: Andre Molino (The Cellist)
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth (The Two Pigeons)

Duration: approx. 526 minutes (ballets); approx. 69 minutes (extras)
Subtitles: (Romeo and Juliet extra features only) FR, DE, IT, P, KO
Audio:
- LPCM 2.0 and DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, The Two Pigeons)
- Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 and DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (The Cellist)