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| The Witch | |
|---|---|
| Choreographer | John Cranko |
| Music | Maurice Ravel |
| Premiere | 18 August 1950 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London |
| Original ballet company | Royal Ballet |
| Genre | Neoclassical ballet |
| Type | classical ballet |
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