Set in a peasant village in the French countryside, La Fille ma gardée is a delightful tale of the difficult path of young ove Widow Simone is determined to betroth her wilful daughter Lise to the eccentric son of a rich farmer, but Lise and her lover Colas conspire to thwart the widow's plans.

"Comedy, pathos and lyricism unite in choreographic perfection to create one of the masterpieces in the 20th century ballet repertoire." The Herald

The Australian Ballet:

Choreography Frederick Ashton 

Staged by Faith Worth

Scenario Jean Dauberval

Design Osbert Lancaster 

Lighting William Akers

Music Ferdinand Héroid

Arranged by John Lanchbery 

Conductor Noel Smith State Orchestra of Victoria (now known as Orchestra Victoria)

Concertmaster Anthony Conolan