The Wayward Daughter screening at Drill Hall
The Royal Ballet opens its live broadcast season with La Fille Mal Gardée – The Wayward Daughter, showing at the Drill Hall in Chepstow on Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m. This timeless ballet promises joy for all ages and serves as a charming introduction to ballet, particularly appealing for a relaxed Sunday afternoon outing.
With its lighthearted and humorous story, the performance brims with visual comedy, colorful sets, and enchanting costumes. The show even features both real and fake animals, including a Shetland pony, adding extra delight to the spectacle.
Created by Sir Frederick Ashton, the Royal Ballet’s founding choreographer, the piece combines comic playfulness, vitality, and technically demanding choreography into a lively celebration of rural life. The setting evokes an idealized countryside village, filled with vibrant characters and pastoral charm.
Story and Characters
The tale follows Lise, the spirited daughter of Widow Simone, who dreams of marrying for love rather than duty. She falls for Colas, a young farmer, though her mother has other plans—she wants Lise to
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