Inspired by Pierre-Antoine Baudouin’s 1765 painting La Réprimande, La Fille Mal Gardée—which translates to “The Poorly Guarded Girl” — is a lighthearted, two-act ballet set to Ferdinand Hérold’s beloved score.
The story follows Lise, a young woman whose mother hopes to marry her off for wealth. Lise is secretly in love with Colas, a boy from her village. Through clever schemes and comic mishaps, the two lovers accidentally outwit an arranged marriage.
