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Coppelia Ballet at the Artscape Theatre

Enjoy the intrigue, romance and deception of this comic ballet

E.T.A Hoffman’s Coppélia has been enthralling and entertaining audiences since 1870, and now the timeless classic is set to once again take to the stage of the Artscape Opera House from Wednesday, 25 May until Sunday, 29 May 2016.

Originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon and set to the music of Léo Delibes, the ballet was written by French librettist Charles Nuitter, who drew strong inspiration from two of E. T. A Hoffman’s stories, “The Sandman” and “The Doll”.

The story features the likes of an inventor (read nutty professor), Dr Coppelius, who creates a life-like dancing doll who, Franz – a country lad – falls madly in love with, despite being engaged to his sweetheart, Swanhilde. After much misdirection, magic spells and mechanical dolls, the pair eventually marry and the (diabolical) doctor joins in the festive merriment as the town celebrates their union.

Directed by Professor Elizabeth Triegaardt, former director of the UCT School of Dance, and with choreography after David Poole, the comic ballet offers an entertaining show for all ages. With equal doses of romance, intrigue and covert actions, audiences can look forward to being transported into a world of witchcraft, folklore and, ultimately, happy endings.

TICKETS FOR 2016 COPPELIA BALLET AT THE ARTSCAPE

Tickets are available through Computicket.com or via the Artscape box office, and costs range from R60p/p to R160p/p; discounts are available for scholars (aged between 6 and 16), students, pensioners, Friends of the Ballet and those who reserve block bookings (10 or more seats). The show times range from 2pm, 3pm and 3:30pm performances to 7:30pm shows, so be sure to check the time when you book.

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