The Nureyev Database — Royal Ballet mixed programme

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Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom
Company
The Royal Ballet
Sources

Royal Ballet mixed programme

22 January 1963

The full programme was Diversions, The Invitation and Antigone. Nureyev only performed in Antigone. This was Nureyev’s first contemporary role for The Royal Ballet.

Works

Antigone

Choreography: John Cranko

Music: Mikis Theodorakis

Performance role: Etiocles

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Anya Linden (Antigone)