Giselle

Giselle at London Coliseum

Why see Giselle?

the perils of love

Since it's debut in Paris in 1841, Giselle has inspired ballet, creating a magical escape for enamoured audiences. Mary Skeaping's 1971 production for the English National Ballet is a firm fan favorite, with the ethereal landscapes perfectly encapsulated as Giselle moves from lovesick village girl to a supernatural entity, tricked into seeking revenge on the man who jilted her.

What is the story?

Giselle is a young, fragile village girl who falls for seemingly the perfect man, a fellow peasant. She is besotted by his mysterious character and upon his unmasking by a fellow suitor Hilarion as a betrothed Duke, she looses her mind through grief and dies tragically.

But Giselle's story does not end there. From her grave, she is summed by the Queen of the Wilis, the ethereal Myrtha, and indoctrinated into the fantasy coven of women who lead men to their deaths via the medium of dance. But will Giselle be able to kill the Duke? Or will her love for him transcend the power of evil?

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours 15 minutes with one intermission

Dates

Finished 21 Jan 2024

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Rosie

Giselle Ballet

A young peasant girl, Giselle, is in love with Albrecht, a Duke who hides his title and his engagement to another. When Giselle discovers he has deceived her, she is driven to madness, and dies of a broken heart. I saw Giselle at the Coliseum in London with a live orchestra. The dancing was beautiful and the storyline was both heartbreaking and even funny at times. It is only the second ballet I have seen as I saw the Nutcracker a few years ago. I had an amazing view of both the orchestra and the stage. Watching the dancers on stage inspired me and made me want to continue dancing. ... Read more
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