Coppélia (The Royal Ballet)

• 10.0 Fantasy
• 2000-02-19
• 120 minutes mins

Coppélia, a mechanical doll made by the toy-maker Dr. Coppelius, is so life-like that some believe she is his daughter. The mistake leads to intrigue and jealousy in love. Directed by Ross MacGibbon, with Leanne Benjamin and Carlos Acosta.

Starring:

Leanne Benjamin (Swanhilda) Carlos Acosta (Franz) Luke Heydon (Dr. Coppélius) Leana Palmer (Coppélia / Betrothal Dance) David Drew (The Burgomaster) Philip Mosley (The Innkeeper) Mayuko Maeda (Swanhilda's Friend / Midday Hours) Mara Galeazzi (Swanhilda's Friend / Aurora) Marianela Núñez (Swanhilda's Friend / Betrothal Dance) Rachel Rawlins (Swanhilda's Friend / Betrothal Dance)

Director:

Ross MacGibbon

Writer:

Arthur Saint-Léon Charles Nuitter