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Noctambules

1956 ballet by Kenneth MacMillan and Humphrey Searle

1956 ballet by Kenneth MacMillan and Humphrey Searle

FieldValue
nameNoctambules
choreographerKenneth MacMillan
composerHumphrey Searle
premiere1 March 1956
placeRoyal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
ballet_companySadler's Wells Ballet
charactersThe Hypnotist
His Assistant
The Faded Beauty
The Poor Girl
The Rich Man
The Soldier
set designerNicholas Georgiadis
genreNeoclassical ballet
typeone act ballet

His Assistant The Faded Beauty The Poor Girl The Rich Man The Soldier Noctambules is a ballet created in 1956 by Kenneth MacMillan for the Sadler's Wells Ballet. The ballet was choreographed to Humphrey Searle's Noctambules, Op. 30 written for the ballet. The set and costumes were designed by Nicholas Georgiadis. The ballet premiered on 1 March 1956 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

Original cast

  • The Hypnotist – Leslie Edwards
  • His Assistant – Maryon Lane
  • The Faded Beauty – Nadia Nerina
  • The Poor Girl – Anya Linden
  • The Rich Man – Desmond Doyle
  • The Soldier – Brian Shaw

The corps de ballet was divided into "rich people" and "poor people". Notable dancers among the "rich" included Australian choreographer Ronald Hynd and South African dancer Gary Burne. Notable dancers among the "poor" included Merle Park, Doreen Wells and Pirmin Trecu.

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