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Cervantes’s story of the bumbling knight 
Don Quixote has inspired countless artistic
interpretations. Marius Petipa choreographed
this sparkling ballet about the encounters
of the man from La Mancha and his faithful
squire Sancho Panza. At its heart are virtuoso
roles for the lovers Basilio and Kitri.
Carlos Acosta chose this joyful classic
for his first production for The Royal Ballet.
His vibrant staging brings together the
whole Company in such roles as exuberant
villagers, passionate gypsies and even fantasy
flowers. The story follows Don Quixote’s
picaresque journey to do deeds in honour
of his imaginary noble lady, Dulcinea. Sunny,
charming, funny and touching – Don Quixote
is a ballet as full of uplifting emotion as it is of
astonishing ballet technique.

APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME:
2 HOURS 45 MINUTES, INCLUDING ONE
INTERVAL