The Royal Ballet Presents: Manon

Torn between a life of luxury and her true love Des Grieux, the impulsive and willful Manon pays the ultimate price. In the shadowy depths of 18th-century Paris, money dictates everything, even love. Manon, born into this hedonistic underworld, grapples with her feelings when she falls for the loyal student Des Grieux. He offers her a respectable life, but the allure of high society remains strong... Kenneth MacMillan's 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost's novel explores Manon's inner turmoil and struggle for survival. With a nuanced understanding of human psychology, MacMillan’s work vividly depicts the moral decay of Manon's Paris, brought to life through Jules Massenet's music and Nicholas Georgiadis's designs. **Note:** The surcharge for a Cinevilleticket is non-refundable upon cancellation.