Tamara Rojo on Frederick Ashton's Marguerite and Armand

Tamara Rojo on Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand

Tamara Rojo Unravels the Heartfelt Tale of Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand

Dive into the heart of Marguerite and Armand, Frederic Ashton’s timeless ballet. Artistic Director Tamara Rojo breaks down the captivating story, leaving us on edge with a tantalizing “perhaps they meet again.” To see how the story ends, join us on stage at the War Memorial Opera House from April 8-18.

Created in 1963 for two of ballet’s superstars, Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Margot Fonteyn, this passionate tale draws inspiration from history’s most famous tragic love stories. Of all the ballets that Frederick Ashton created, Marguerite and Armand stands out as his most passionate as it whisks us through their tragic love affair. The lush designs tell a tale of their own, imbuing the ballet in an unforgettable period drama.

The narrative is inspired by Alexandre Dumas the Younger’s play “La Dame aux Camélias,” which is itself based on Dumas’ novel of the same name. The characters of Marguerite and Armand are drawn from this literary source, which explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations.