Opus Arte's video: Talbot Wheeldon: Like Water for Chocolate The Royal Ballet

A modern Mexican classic of magic realism provides the basis for The Royal Ballet’s new full-length work, reuniting Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon with the creative team who transformed Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Winter’s Tale into dance, composer Joby Talbot and designer Bob Crowley. The ballet is inspired by Laura Esquivel’s novel – a captivating family saga where the central character’s emotions spill out through cooking to influence everyone around her in startling and dramatic ways. In this co-production with American Ballet Theatre, Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra also acts as musical consultant for Talbot’s newly commissioned score, and Wheeldon has worked closely with Esquivel to reshape her richly layered story into an entertaining and engrossing new ballet. Tita - Francesca Hayward Mama Elena - Laura Morera Rosaura - Mayara Magri Gertrudis - Meaghan Grace Hinkis Pedro - Marcelino Sambé Dr John Brown - Matthew Ball Nacha - Christina Arestis Juan Alejandrez - Benjamin Ella Don Pasqual - Gary Avis Chencha - Isabella Gasparini Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House Principal Guest Concert Master - Vasko Vassilev Solo Guitar - Tomas Barreiro Guest Singer - Sian Griffiths Conductor - Alondra De La Parra Choreography - Christopher Wheeldon Music - Joby Talbot Inspired by the book by Laura Esquivel Designer - Bob Crowley Lighting Designer - Natasha Katz Catalogue numbers: OA1366D (DVD) / OABD7312D (BLU-RAY) Release Date - June 2023