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The Australian Ballet in association with QPAC presents Maina Gielgud’s much much-loved and extraordinarily beautiful production of Giselle between 8 and 12 July at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.
Since its 1841 debut in Paris, Giselle has become one of the world’s most popular ballets. Brisbane audiences will experience Gielgud’s stunning version, not seen in Brisbane for twenty years.
This is one of the real showpieces of classical ballet: steeped in history, beautifully staged, and full of demanding, traditional dancing. This Romantic tale of innocent love and betrayal tells the story of Giselle, a simple country girl, who falls in love with Albrecht, a prince who visits her village disguised as a peasant. Albrecht, however, is already engaged. When Giselle discovers his deception her happiness ends in madness and she dies of a broken heart.
The mythical Wilis – the ghosts of spurned lovers – take revenge on Albrecht by attempting to dance him to death. But Giselle, whose devotion has survived death, reaches out from beyond the grave to save him.
Gielgud’s 1986 production has been acclaimed around the world. It was the centerpiece of the repertoire for the company’s triumphant 1990 tour of the United States, was widely applauded during a successful season at the London Coliseum in 1992, and most recently was a huge success during the 2006 season, selling out in Melbourne and attracting a capacity crowd at a free outdoor performance in Darwin.
About Maina Gielgud
Maina Gielgud is renowned as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and ballet director. After a rich and varied ballet career spanning twenty years, Gielgud was appointed Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet in 1983. She held the position until 1996, making her the company’s longest serving director to date. During her directorship she brought over forty new works into the repertoire and staged her own productions of The Sleeping Beauty (1984) and Giselle (1986).
“It has heart, soul and emotional truth. Nobody does story ballets as well as The Australian Ballet …” Herald Sun
“Classic ballet at its finest … Giselle is really the perfect ballet” Sunday Herald Sun
The Australian Ballet presents
Giselle
Choreography: Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Production: Maina Gielgud
Music: Adolphe Adam
Set and costume design: Peter Farmer
Lighting design: William Akers
with The Queensland Orchestra
Venue: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Dates: Brisbane 8 -12 July (7 performances)
Tickets: Adult Tickets from $30-$99 (a booking fee may apply and proof of age may be required for concession tickets)
Bookings: Brisbane 136 246
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Thursday, 08 January 2009
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