Benjamin: Written on Skin Blu-ray (The Royal Opera)Benjamin: Written on Skin Blu ray is a magical retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale, and for this new work George Benjamin and Martin Crimp joined forces with acclaimed stage director Katie Mitchell. For all three, the production marked their main stage debut at the Royal Opera House. The tale, inspired by a medieval legend, tells of an ill fated troubadour, drawn into a liaison with an innocent maiden. But they are observed by the jealous eye of her

a jovial and entertaining showcase for classical dancing at its most demanding and exuberant

Darcey Bussell at The Royal Ballet School

which took six years to complete

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Mario Cavaradossi: Jonas Kaufmann

theatrical treatment by German director Jan Philipp Gloger

Vadim Muntagirov and Artists of The Royal Ballet

Duck: Charlotte Edmonds

Schaunard: Florian Sempey

This unique collection celebrates the pas de deux: the ‘steps for two’ or partner dances so central to ballets both modern and classical

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

giving you the same outstanding experience you’ve always enjoyed