Christopher Wheeldon Guest Curator

Christopher Wheeldon, OBE, has been a force in the dance world for over two decades, captivating audiences with his vibrant storytelling. Known for his literary-inspired ballets with The Royal Ballet, such as "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" (2011) and "Like Water for Chocolate" (2022), Wheeldon stands as one of the most popular choreographers working today. His impact stretches far beyond the world of ballet, his choreography was featured in the London 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony, and he’s earned four Tony Awards for his work on Broadway hits like "An American in Paris" and "MJ The Musical."

In this specially curated collection, Christopher Wheeldon shares his personal favorite titles on Marquee TV, offering a glimpse into the works that spark his creativity and curiosity.

Guest Curator Christopher Wheeldon

Writer Laura Esquivel’s novel, Like Water for Chocolate, comes brilliantly to life with The Royal Ballet. Watch now.

Like Water for Chocolate

Ballet

Discover the story behind Edgar Degas' artistic brilliance, see some of his rarest works up close, and uncover the complex story behind this 19th-century master.

Degas: Passion for Perfection

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary

A brilliant double bill from The Royal Ballet featuring Cathy Marston’s The Cellist, and a joyful revival of Jerome Robbins’, Dances at a Gathering.

Dances at a Gathering - The Cellist

The Royal Ballet

Ballet

Your ticket to San Francisco's innovative dance film festival and with selected submissions from the festival.

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

Collections

Join Marianela Nuñez as Cinderella on her rags-to-riches journey dazzlingly choreographed by ballet icon Sir Frederick Ashton.

Cinderella

Royal Opera House

Ballet

This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her

Margot

Documentary

Them/Us is an inventive double bill asking where we see ourselves in relation to the “other,” and explores the fine balance between them and us.

Them/Us

BalletBoyz

Dance

This revealing documentary uncovers the enigmatic life and artistic journey of American painter Edward Hopper, exploring how his personal experiences shaped his art.

Hopper: An American Love Story

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary