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Mary Skeaping's Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal - a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. π Coming to the London Coliseum 11 - 21 January. Tickets are on sale now: Subscribe for regular ENB films βΊ Watch more ENB films βΊ Ballet on Demand βΊ BalletActive βΊ What's On βΊ A young peasant girl, Giselle, is in love with Albrecht, a Duke who hides his title and his engagement to another. When Giselle discovers he has deceived her, she is driven to madness, and dies of a broken heart. Late at night, the Wilis gather by her grave, ready to welcome her into their fold as the vengeful spirits of betrayed brides, who force men to dance to their death. Will Giselleβs love protect Albrecht from his fate? From the sunny optimism of Giselleβs idyllic village life to a moonlit world of mystery and menace, Mary Skeapingβs enthralling production features some of balletβs most dramatic scenes and otherworldly images. Adolphe Adamβs lush score, performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, sets the scene for an atmospheric and ultimately heartbreaking performance. #EnglishNationalBallet #giselle _________________________ π¦π§ππ¬ ππ’π‘π‘πππ§ππ Sign up to our monthly newsletter βΆ Subscribe on YouTube βΆ ENB on Facebook βΆ ENB on Twitter βΆ ENB on Instagram βΆ ENB on Spotify βΆ _________________________ πππ’π¨π§ ππ‘ππππ¦π π‘ππ§ππ’π‘ππ ππππππ§ English National Ballet has a long and distinguished history. Founded in 1950 as London Festival Ballet by the great English dancers Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, it has been at the forefront of balletβs growth and evolution ever since. English National Ballet brings world class ballet to the widest possible audience through performances across the UK and on eminent international stages; its distinguished orchestra, English National Ballet Philharmonic; its digital platforms; as a leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building innovative partnerships to deliver flagship programmes such as Dance for Parkinsonβs; and through talent development initiatives including Ballet Futures which looks to create a more diverse future for the artform. English National Ballet continues to add ground-breaking new works to its repertoire whilst celebrating the tradition of great classical ballet, gaining acclaim for artistic excellence and creativity. 2019 saw the Company enter a new chapter with a move to a purpose-built state-of-the-art home in east London, allowing a renewed commitment to creativity, ambition, and connection to more people, near and far, than ever before. Website βΆ
