Overview

• Opening-night reviews on Oct 19 praise the Royal Ballet’s revival at the Royal Opera House as exuberant and full of heart.
• Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov lead as Lise and Colas with acclaimed chemistry and consummate technique.
• Osbert Lancaster’s storybook designs, John B Read’s lighting, and Ferdinand Hérold’s score arranged by John Lanchbery are highlighted, with Jonathan Lo conducting.
• Comic standouts include Thomas Whitehead’s Widow Simone and Luca Acri’s Alain, alongside playful staging that features a live pony named Oscar.
• Listings differ on availability, with The Times citing performances to Nov 13 plus a Nov 5 live cinema relay, while The Independent reports a run to 9 June 2026.