Lauren Cuthbertson, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, discusses her career and the significance of her upcoming debut as Tatiana in John Cranko's Onegin. Born in Devon in 1984, she has played iconic roles and created new ballets, particularly renowned for her performances in works by Christopher Wheeldon. As she prepares for this important role later in her career, Cuthbertson expresses both excitement and vulnerability, noting the physical demands of the performance and her deep investment in understanding Tatiana's character over the course of the ballet.
Making my debut as Tatiana feels significant and vulnerable—it's been a thrilling but surprisingly physical journey, requiring deep character understanding and adaptation.
Tatiana ages on stage from a young girl to a mature woman, which presents challenges—every ballerina is often the wrong age for the roles they embody.
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