Russia's acclaimed ballet company to perform in Brighton

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will visit Brighton as part of its 25-venue UK tour next year.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Sep 2017, 11:48 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:33 BST

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Performances of Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake will take place at the Theatre Royal in February 2018.

Sergei Bobrov, artistic director, said: "It is always a pleasure to bring the unique traditions of Russian Ballet to British audiences. Touring across the UK with a full company of dancers as well as highly skilled musicians is always exciting, for me, it is very special to have the power of a symphony orchestra bringing the choreography to life on stage."

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The company comprises over 40 dancers and 30 musicians, and for the 2018 season, the company will merge traditional and digital worlds with an imaginative staging set against an ever-changing colourful backdrop with magical special effects.

Romeo and Juliet comes to the Theatre Royal on February 19 at 7.45pm. Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be is unmissable.

Cinderella will be performed on February 20 from 7.45pm. The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes. Whilst her wicked stepmother and her ill-mannered daughters prepare for the Royal Ball, graceful Cinderella can only dream of dancing with the dashing Prince. Later that evening, her rags become a glittering gown and she is swept magically to the Ball. From that very moment the Prince is smitten, midnight strikes and one lost crystal slipper later, he must now embark on a journey to find his lost love..

And Swan Lake will come to the Theatre Royal on February 21, with performances at 2.30pm and 7.45pm. The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tutu as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen Odette, as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

To find out more, visit: www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/

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