A new book looking back on Carlos Acosta’s 17-year-career dancing with The Royal Ballet will be released in November 2015.
The book, published by Oberon, will include over one hundred and fifty images of Acosta performing some of the most iconic roles in the ballet repertory, including Siegfried in Swan Lake the Prince in The Nutcracker and Des Grieux in Manon.
The publication will also feature photographs of Carlos on stage with the world’s leading ballerinas of recent years including Darcey Bussell and Alina Cojocaru as well as shots of Acosta with The Royal Ballet’s current stars; Sarah Lamb, Marianela Nuñez and Natalia Ospiova.
Prefacing the collection of images will be a specially written introduction by The Royal Ballet’s Director Kevin O’Hare as well as tributes from previous directors, dancers and friends – giving readers a rare insight to Acosta’s time with the Company.
Carlos Acosta at The Royal Ballet will be released on 2 November 2015.
Carlos Acosta’s new production of Carmen runs 26 October–12 November 2015 as part of a Royal Ballet Mixed Programme. Tickets are still available.
