King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.

Creatives

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Scenario: Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot

Music: Joby Talbot

Designer: Bob Crowley

Lighting Designer: Natasha Katz

Projection Designer: Daniel Brodie

Silk Effects Designer: Basil Twist

Conductor: Koen Kessels

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

A co-production between The Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada

what to expect

The Royal Opera House broadcasts performances from its iconic Covent Garden main stage, offering audiences the best seat in the house, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and rehearsal insights.

With 11 world-class productions – six operas, four ballets and one dance – the season features popular classics alongside highly anticipated new productions. With an international roster of opera and ballet stars, the ROH 2023/24 Live Cinema Season promises to be a fantastic experience for fans of opera and ballet alike.