Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
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Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Carlos Acosta
He was 40, now 50 years old
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as Basilio |
Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Ross MacGibbon as Director. He was 59 (now 69) years old
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Directing |
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Carlos Acosta as Choreographer. He was 40 (now 50) years old
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Crew |
