La Fille Mal Gardée

This production is Inspired by the choreographer - Frederick Ashton's love for the Suffolk countryside. The ballet is set on a farm and tells a story of love between Lise, the daughter of Widow Simone, and Colas, a young farmer. Lise is the only daughter of Widow Simone. Lise loves Colas, a young farmer – but her mother has far more ambitious plans, and is determined that Lise marry Alain, the son of a wealthy landowner. Alain knows that Lise is in love with Colas, he chose to let go and give them his blessing. Simone persists in making the match until eventually, her good nature gets the better of her and she gives Lise and Colas her blessing.