Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
When rebellious street dancer Andie West lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life.
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Inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful servant Sancho Panza set out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea.
The story of Don Quixote tells of the old knight who dreams of chivalry and his comic squire, Sancho Panza.
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Minkus: DON QUIXOTE (Royal Opera House)
Kitri: Marianela Nuñez Basilio: Carlos Acosta Don Quixote: Christopher Saunders Sancho Panza: Philip Mosley Lorenzo: Gary Avis Gamache: Bennet Gartside ...
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