About The Maiden of Venice
Admiral Sandro returns victorious to Venice to prepare for his marriage to the daughter of the Doge. He learns that his childhood love, Nicola, is about to become a nun, and when they meet they declare their love for each other. Nicola’s guardian Bishop Olivolo overhears their declaration. The Bishop is also in love with Nicola and he vows to destroy Sandro.
In this sumptuous reimagining of the 19th-century classic La Bayadère, Carlos Acosta moves the action to Renaissance Venice. With the original score by Ludwig Minkus played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, gorgeous designs by Anna Fleischle and show-stopping dance that includes the famous Kingdom of the Shades, this new production promises to be the ballet sensation of 2026.
Don't miss this powerful story of love, lust, betrayal and murder.
Frieda Kaden as a Shade. © Johan Persson
The Maiden of Venice will be made possible thanks to support from Oak Foundation, Aud Jebsen and Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust.
BRB will shortly be launching The Maiden of Venice Giving Circle, an opportunity for individuals to support the creation of this exciting new production and enjoy special access to the creative process. For more information, contact Georgia Davenport (georgiadavenport@brb.org.uk).
Credits
Credits
Ludwig Minkus
Gavin Sutherland
Carlos Acosta
Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa
Anna Fleischle
Lucy Carter
Ludwig Minkus
Gavin Sutherland
Carlos Acosta
Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa
Anna Fleischle
Lucy Carter
