

Edward Watson takes the role of Crown Prince Rudolf in Kenneth MacMillan's compelling ballet which lives out the final eight years of Rudolf's life with its relentless downward spiral of political intrigue, drugs and murder. It culminates with the suicide pact at the hunting lodge - known as Mayerling - between Rudolf and his 17-year-old mistress, Mary Vetsera (Mara Galeazzi). Filmed in high definition and recorded in true surround sound.

Edward Watson
Prince Rudolf
LeadMara Galeazzi
Bareness Mary Vestera

Iohna Loots
Princess Stephanie

William Tuckett
Emperor Franz Josef

Cindy Jourdain
Empress Elisabeth

Sarah Lamb
Countess Marie Larisch

Elizabeth McGorian
Baroness Helene Vestera

Steven McRae
Bratfisch
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ross MacGibbon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Mayerling is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”