Mayerling - 2019

Based on the true story of the death of Crown Prince Rudolf and his young mistress Mary Vetsera in 1889, Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb take on these challenging roles in a dark and intense ballet. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary is emotionally unstable and haunted by his obsession with death. He is forced to marry Princess Stephanie. Soon afterwards, his former lover, Marie Larisch, introduces him to a new mistress, Mary Vetsera, a young woman who shares his morbid fascination.

144min
2019
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Steven McRae profile pictureSteven McRaeCrown Prince Rudolf
Sarah Lamb profile pictureSarah LambMary Vetsera
Meaghan Grace Hinkis profile pictureMeaghan Grace HinkisPrincess Stephanie
Gary Avis profile pictureGary AvisEmperor Franz Josef
Kristen McNally profile pictureKristen McNallyEmpress Elisabeth
Laura Morera profile pictureLaura MoreraCountess Marie Larsch
Elizabeth McGorian profile pictureElizabeth McGorianBaroness Helene Vetsera
James Hay profile pictureJames HayBratfisch
Mayara Magri profile pictureMayara MagriMitzi Caspar

About Mayerling

Mayerling Overview

Based on the true story of the death of Crown Prince Rudolf and his young mistress Mary Vetsera in 1889, Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb take on these challenging roles in a dark and intense ballet. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary is emotionally unstable and haunted by his obsession with death. He is forced to marry Princess Stephanie. Soon afterwards, his former lover, Marie Larisch, introduces him to a new mistress, Mary Vetsera, a young woman who shares his morbid fascination.

Runtime: 144min

Extra details

Original Title: Mayerling
Original Language: English
Production Companies
The Royal Ballet