Details

First produced in 1841 at the Paris Opera, Giselle is perhaps the best known and most poignant ballet of the Romantic era. Set in a medieval Rhineland village, it tells of Giselle, a naive peasant girl, who is driven to suicide when deceived by her aristocratic lover, Albrecht. Filled with remorse, Albrecht visits her moonlit grave where he is condemned to death by ghostly spirits - the Wilis. However Giselle's love for Albrecht transcends death and she protects him until sunrise destroys the Wilis power and he is saved.

Cast/Performers

Tamara Rojo (Giselle), James Streeter (Albrecht), Cesar Corrales (Hilarion), Stina Quagebeur (Myrtha)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Adolphe Adam, Ben Frost
Producer(s): Manchester International Festival, Sadler's Wells
Company: English National Ballet
Choreographer(s): Akram Khan, Andrej Petrovic (assistant choreographer)
Design: Tim Yip
Costume: Tim Yip
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Dramaturg: Ruth Little
Director: Mavin Khoo (rehearsal director)