The British Council, in partnership with QMI presents Giselle, as part of the Royal Opera House Live Cinema. ROH Live Cinema, distributed in Italy by QMI, shows the best of the Royal Opera House productions at the cinemas throughout Italy, but only for one night! You will find the list of the Cinemas showing ROH Live Cinema, on the link below.
Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre of the classical repertory. Although the choreography and designs have undergone many changes over the years, the essence of Giselle remains the same. Peter Wright’s production for The Royal Ballet is based on Marius Petipa’s classic version (after original choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli), which was first staged in St Petersburg in 1884.
The role of Giselle provides a dancer with many technical and dramatic challenges, from the character’s early love to her poignant descent into madness and her final gesture of forgiveness from beyond the grave.
The Story:
Giselle, a peasant girl, has fallen in love with Count Albrecht, who has told her he is a villager named Loys. Her discovery of his true identity has devastating consequences.
Giselle kills herself. Distraught, Albrecht wanders the forests – and discovers that Giselle has become one of the Wilis, shades of young women who died before their wedding day. The Wilis dance all men that come across their path to death; but Giselle intercedes on Albrecht’s behalf. Her forgiveness saves Albrecht and releases her from the Wilis, so that she may finally rest in peace.
Thanks to the partnership with QMI, we can offer you free tickets to see this production, on a first come first served basis.
How to get the free tickets: click on www.rohalcinema.it, go to "clicca qui", enrol by using code BCLL20ROH16
If you're late to get a free ticket, don't worry! Below you'll find a coupon which allows you to get a discount on the cost of the ticket: show it at the box office!
Tickets are valid only on the 6th of April | each ticket is valid for one person | possible booking cost not included