Like Water For Chocolate - Royal Ballet and Opera

Like Water For Chocolate - Royal Ballet and Opera description

Does anything taste better than forbidden love? Find out in Like Water for Chocolate.

Specially created for The Royal Ballet, Like Water for Chocolate is back in town for its first revival since the 2022 premiere. Inspired by Laura Esquivel’s modern Mexican novel, this gorgeous ballet weaves passion, mystery and magic into an experience to remember.

Tita, the youngest daughter, spends her childhood in the kitchen of the family's ranch, surrounded by the sights and smells of wonderful food. She falls in love with local boy Pedro, and they want to marry, but family tradition says she has to stay single and stay home to look after her mum, Mama Elena. Yearning for her lover but trapped by a tradition nobody has dared disobey, Tita expresses her emotions through her cooking, often in strange, weird, and not-always-wonderful ways.

Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon’s powerful choreography, a stunning score by Joby Talbot and delicious designs by Bob Crowley make it a treat for the senses. As the third collaboration between Wheeldon, Talbot, Crowley and the ballet's talented lighting designer Natasha Katz, this production is all set to be just as popular as the group's previous collaborations: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Winter’s Tale.

The Orchestrations are by Ben Foskett, the Video Designer is Luke Halls, and the Associate Costume Designer is Lynette Mauro. Associate Set Designer Jaimie Todd completes the creative team in this co-production between The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.

This is a beautifully choreographed production spiced with a fabulous score, atmospheric lighting, and glorious costumes. Buy Like Water for Chocolate tickets and fall in love with a unique modern classic.

Playing at Royal Opera House

Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD GB (venue info)

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