The Prince of the Pagodas

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

Cast

Darcey Bussell

Princess Rose

Jonathan Cope

The Prince

Fiona Chadwick

Princess Epine

Anthony Dowell

The Emperor