Akram Khan's Giselle

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Event Akram Khan's Giselle
Venue ASB Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Arts Festival
First Date 1 March 2018
Last Date 4 March 2018
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description In this vital reimagining of Giselle, the classical ballet tale of love, betrayal and redemption is transported to the 21st century. The peasants are now outcast migrant factory workers and the essential themes of class and dislocation are given a bring contemporary relevance.
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Ballet
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Akram Khan Choreographer
Text Nationality England
Further Information Score by Vincenzo Lamagna, performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Artistic Director: Tamara Rojo.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205319