Akram Khan’s Giselle

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Incredible score by Vincenzo Lamagna

Groundbreaking choreography

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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Staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating… an electrifying triumph which any dance or theatre fan must not miss.

The Daily Express

Ghostly reimagining is a triumph of pure stagecraft.

Evening Standard

A seminal event.

The Arts Desk

Destined to become a contemporary classic.

The Stage

Bravo to the entire company… the ballet is a beautiful and intelligent remaking of the beloved classic.

New York Times

Stunning – all of it... Perhaps the most satisfying dance experience I've ever had.

Chicago Tribune

Meet the team

Tamara Rojo

Giselle

James Streeter

Albrecht

Stina Quagebeur

Myrtha

Jeffrey Cirio

Hilarion

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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