Basilio is one half of the vivacious young couple at the center of the story. With the help of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, he is brought together with Kitri, making his relationship with her a central part of the ballet’s plot.
Matthew Ball has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 2016. Signature works include Royal Ballet & Opera 2024/25: Swan Lake, Swan Lake - Live from the Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.