Giselle

I am a big classical music/opera/ballet fan, and I loved this production of Giselle. Adolphe Adam's score is sparkling and very beautiful often, while Giselle's story is timeless, passionate and quite poignant in some ways.

Where this production succeeds is in its sets and costumes. The sets are simple but beautifully crafted and atmospheric still, and the costumes especially Giselle's are things of true beauty especially under the lighting. The orchestra play wonderfully and with sensitivity under the wing of a very able conductor.

The choreography is superb, with some real balletic show-stoppers and some difficult moves especially in the mad scene. And the dancing is equally wonderful, Natalia Bassmertnova especially is a perfect Giselle, with grace and beauty and captures flawlessly Giselle's traits of innocence, love and outwardly.

In conclusion, a beautiful production. 10/10 Bethany Cox