The Winter’s Tale

Christopher Wheeldon

The Winter's Tale - ABT

Overview

King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, comes to stay with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale in which a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned, and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. The Winter’s Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by a compelling score and atmospheric designs.