
The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.
Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
Choreography MARIUS PETIPA after JEAN CORALLI and JULES PERROT
Music ADOLPHE ADAM Edited by LARS PAYNE
Conductor VELLO PAHN
Scenario THÉOPHILE GAUTIER after HEINRICH HEINE
Production and Additional Choreography PETER WRIGHT
Designer JOHN MACFARLANE
Original Lighting JENNIFER TIPTON Re-created by DAVID FINN
Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre
Tickets: £16 (£14 concessions)
Running time: 210 minutes (TBC)
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