As if by magic, Frederick Ashton's iconic ballet returns to Covent Garden to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Originally conceived as The Royal Ballet's first three-act production, this reimagining of Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale seamlessly blends classical ballet technique with emotional depth. Cinderella's transformation from hardship to grace is masterfully portrayed, with Marianela Nuñez delivering a spellbinding performance as the scullery maid who dances with her broom. A flick of the wand turns her into a radiant beauty, ready to seize her moment at the ball. The choreography, particularly in the ballroom scene, is dazzling, while Prokofiev’s sweeping score serves as a constant reminder of the approaching midnight in this enchanting world of fairy godmothers, pumpkin carriages, and charming princes.
