The Prince of the Pagodas (1990)
The Prince of the Pagodas is a ballet created for The Royal Ballet by choreographer John Cranko with music commissioned from Benjamin Britten. Its premiere took place on 1 January 1957 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, conducted by Britten
Director: Derek Bailey
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Darcey Bussell as Princess Rose |
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Jonathan Cope as The Prince |
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Fiona Chadwick as Princess Epine |
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Anthony Dowell as The Emperor |
| Directing | Derek Bailey | Director |
| Writing | Colin Thubron | Writer |
| Writing | John Cranko | Writer |
| Art | Nicholas Georgiadis | Production Design |
| Lighting | John B. Read | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Ashley Lawrence | Conductor |
| Crew | Kenneth MacMillan | Choreographer |