The Winters Tale

With atmospheric music by Joby Talbot and powerful designs by Bob Crowley The Winters Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy the abandonment of a child and a seemingly hopeless love Yet through remorse and regret and after a seemingly miraculous return to life the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation The Winters Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere for its intelligent distinctive and emotionally powerful story told through exquisite dance It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic