Inspired by Literature

Watch words come to life in these brilliant performances and documentaries inspired by outstanding literature. Each of these performances was inspired by powerful and moving works of fiction like Laura Esquivel’s ‘’Like Water for Chocolate,’’ Annie Proulx’s ‘’Brokeback Mountain,’’ and even Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic poem, ‘’ The Rime of The Ancient Mariner.’’

Inspired by Literature

Discover the fascinating story behind one of literature's most famous families, the Brontës.

New Series

In Search of the Brontes

Collections

Fall down the rabbit hole with the Royal Ballet's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Ballet

A modern opera adaptation by Charles Wuorinen based on Annie Proulx’s short story.

Brokeback Mountain

Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real – Madrid

Opera

From Bristol Old Vic, ''Touching the Void'' is a thrilling plunge into the depths of human resilience, directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris.

Touching the Void

Theater

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

Like Water for Chocolate

Ballet

Samuel Taylor Coleridge's wild epic poem is (re)mixed with music by Henry Purcell to create an immersive journey.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Music

Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty with Ballet Zurich; Choreographer Christian Spuck creates an exciting new interpretation of the popular fairy tale.

Sleeping Beauty - Ballet by Christian Spuck

Ballet

Adapted by Ohad Naharin from the anti-play Offending the Audience by the Nobel-winning Austrian playwright Peter Handke.

Naharin's Virus

Batsheva Dance Company

Dance