Royal Ballet/ Manon (CTBA)

Hedonism and honour collide in 18th-century Paris – Kenneth MacMillan’s signature work of The Royal Ballet.
Tue 3 Nov 19:00
Tue 3 Nov
19:00
  • Tue 3 Nov
  • Excluded from Film Pass. Discounted tickets for pass holders.

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting...

Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.

 

This screening will begin at the advertised time with no ads or trailers.

Royal Ballet/ Manon (CTBA)
Duration
190 min
Opening
Tue 3 Nov
Year
2026

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

 

Music: Jules Massenet

 

 

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