Giselle London tickets
Giselle, the haunting tale of love and redemption returns to the London Coliseum next year with the English National Ballet. Journey with Giselle as she explores the devastating power of heartbreak and loss in this emotionally charged and challenging ballet. With an extremely limited run, don’t miss your chance to witness this visually striking masterpiece. Book your tickets to Giselle now.
The story of Giselle
Giselle, a young peasant girl, is in love with the handsome Duke, Albrecht. However, unbeknownst to the lovesick lead, the Duke has been hiding his nobility and his engagement to another girl. When Giselle discovers his duplicity, she is driven to insanity and eventually dies of a broken heart.
The vengeful spirits of jilted brides soon congregate by Giselle’s grave, ready to welcome her into their clan and coerce men to dance themselves to death. But will Giselle’s love protect Albrecht from his fate?
Facts and critical acclaim
- Giselle was one of the first full-length ballets to be performed on pointe.
- Giselle’s female protagonist was groundbreaking, prior to the Romantic period, it wasn’t common to have a female heroine.
- Giselle composer Adolphe Adam’s Christmas carol “Cantique de Noël was the first piece of music to be broadcast on the radio.
Please bear in mind
This production is recommended for ages 10+, children under 5 will not be admitted.
Giselle creatives
- Production and choreography – Mary Skeaping
- Music – Adolphe Adam
- Design – David Walker
- Lighting - Charles Bristow recreated by David Mohr
- Artistic Advisor - Irmgard Elisabeth Berry
Giselle cast
Casting to be announced.