Love, Grace and Madness: Giselle in Cape Town

Cape Town City Ballet is set to stage one of the most popular of all classical ballets, Giselle

Giselle tells the romantic story of the nobleman, Count Albrecht, and his ill-fated love for the young peasant girl, Giselle. The young count disguises himself as a peasant as he woos the delightful Giselle. Soon she succumbs to his charms.

But everything spirals out of control during the peasants' harvest time festivities. This is where Albrecht's true identity is revealed by Hilarion, the village gamekeeper, who also loves Giselle. Giselle loses her sanity and life after this devastating revelation and dances to her death. Act II ensues with a fusion of supernatural seduction, beauty, deception, and tragedy.

A synthesis of true ballet and acting, Giselle is a classic not to be missed. Cape Town City Ballet, South Africa's premier ballet company, continues to enthrall audiences, both young and old. To book tickets for these productions, call Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695.

Giselle
When? 24 October to 2 November 2006
Where? Artscape Opera House

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