The first ballet of Royal Ballet's live broadcast season, LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE – The Wayward Daughter, is screening at the Drill Hall Chepstow on Sunday 9 November 2pm.

It's a ballet that's a sheer delight for all ages and an ideal introduction to ballet for children, especially in this Sunday afternoon time slot. With a light-hearted simple story, full of fun, humour and visual gags, fake and real animals (including a Shetland pony) pretty and colourful sets and costumes, it's also got some stunning dancing. Created by Sir Frederick Ashton the Royal Ballet's genius founding choreographer, it combines comic capers and exuberant energy with brilliantly inventive and technically demanding choreography. There's lots to love!

Set in a village that's a vision of a long lost, idyllic country-life, it was designed to be a celebration of the countryside. Lise, the wayward daughter and Colas, a young farmer, are in love, but her grouchy old mother, Widow Simone, (traditionally played by a man like a pantomime dame) is more ambitious and wants her to marry Alain, the sweet-natured, nitwit son of a prosperous vineyard-owner. But love and Lise will find a way!

Starring Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé whose initial performance in these roles received rave reviews as a “dynamite” pairing...

At a broadcast screening audiences enjoy the best seat in the house, and there are specially reduced price tickets for under 16s. Screenings are hosted and promoted by CHACE, Chepstow Arts Culture and Entertainment Society, a volunteer organisation

Buy online in advance for reserved seats: chepstow-arts-culture-and-entertainment-society.square.site or at the door from 1.30pm