🩰 Inside rehearsals for Mayerling, Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet inspired by dark and gripping real life events. The ballet depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. Mayerling remains a masterpiece of storytelling and the upcoming revival opening in October marks 30 years since MacMillan's death. Rehearsing here are The Royal Ballet's @__melissahamilton and @riohirano. Head to roh.org.uk to grab your tickets now! #RoyalOperaHouse