Manon – RBO

The Royal Ballet

MANON [Revival]

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting...Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, Mac Millan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.

LIVE: Tuesday 27th October 2026, 19:15 BST

Approximate runtime: 3h 10min / 190min, Two Intervals

Cast: To be confirmed

Creatives: Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN Music JULES MASSENET Orchestration MARTIN YATES Conductor KOEN KESSEL Designer NICHOLAS GEORGIADIS Lighting Designer JACOPO PANTANI

*Please Note: This screening will be recorded