Akram Khan’s Giselle
Reasons to watch
In this acclaimed version by Akram Khan, the greatest Romantic ballet and its story of love, betrayal and redemption are reimagined.
As the curtain rises, dancers in shadow push against a large wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images and mesmerising choreography.
The “ominous, gothic” score (The Observer) by Vincenzo Lamagna is adapted from Adolphe Adam’s original, and performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic. Sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip and atmospheric lighting design by Mark Henderson conjure up a condemned factory and the vengeful ghosts that appear in its shadows.
Co-produced by Manchester International Festival and Sadler’s Wells
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Meet the team
Akram Khan
Principal Casting
Giselle – Tamara Rojo
Albrecht – James Streeter
Mythra – Stina Quagebeur
Hilarion – Jeffrey Cirio
Creative Team
Akram Khan – Direction and Choreography
Tim Yip – Visual and Costume Design
Vincenzo Lamagna – Composition and Sound Design, after the original score by Adolphe Adam
Gavin Sutherland – Orchestration
Mark Henderson – Lighting Design
Ruth Little – Dramaturgy
Andrej Petrovic – Assistant Choreographer
Mavin Khoo – Rehearsal Director
Yvonne Gilbert – Sound Designer
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