In the Parisian underworld of the 18th century, money is king. Nothing is sacred; even love has a price. Manon, a regular in this hedonistic scene, finds herself torn between two desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Loyal and devoted, Des Grieux offers her the possibility of an honorable life. And yet, the wealth promised by Parisian high society remains alluring. Manon's struggle and anguish for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan's adaptation of Abbé Prévost's 1974 novel. In this landmark work by The Royal Ballet, MacMillan's analytical insight into human psychology offers an honest portrayal of the decay of Manon's Paris, while her decadence and decline are brought to life by Jules Massenet's score and Nicholas Georgiadis's costumes.
The Royal Ballet: Manon (2026-27)
| Release Date: | 27/10/2026 |
| Rating: | PG |
| Runtime: | 190 Minutes |
| Music: | Jules Massenet |
| Libretto: | Henri Meilhac, Philippe Gille |
| Musical Director: | Koen Kessels |
| Art Director: | Kenneth MacMillan |
| Director: | Kenneth MacMilan, Koen Kessels |
| Writer: | Jules Massenet |
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