Jan McNulty Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 English National Ballet The Sleeping Beauty London Coliseum Wednesday 06 June – Saturday 16 June 2018 Tickets: from £14 Box Office: 020 7845 9300 or www.ballet.org.uk/sleeping-beauty • Maria Alexandrova to guest with English National Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty This summer English National Ballet presents Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty at the London Coliseum (06 June - 16 June). With stunning sets by Peter Farmer and elaborate costumes by Nicholas Georgiadas, this classical version of the fairy-tale ballet features Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic. This revival of The Sleeping Beauty coincides with the recent anniversary of MacMillan’s death, and follows the Company’s performances of MacMillan’s masterpiece Song of the Earth in the autumn/winter. Bringing world class talent to UK audiences, English National Ballet’s performances of The Sleeping Beauty will see world-renowned ballet star, Maria Alexandrova, guest with the Company in the role of Princess Aurora. Born in Moscow, Alexandrova trained at the Moscow Choreographic Academy. She won Gold Medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition in 1997 and joined the Bolshoi Ballet shortly after, becoming Principal in 2004. These performances mark the first time Alexandrova has danced with a UK Company. Alongside performances of The Sleeping Beauty, English National Ballet will host a range of workshops and events, aimed to provide a gateway into the world of ballet. Activities include on-stage workshops for all ages, Live Drawing, Family Events, and behind-the-scenes talks. For more details, see www.ballet.org.uk/whats-on Alexandrova's performance dates and full Principal casting to be announced shortly. For further information about English National Ballet and to book tickets visit www.ballet.org.uk Please note performance details are subject to change. Notes to editors: Listings information: The Sleeping Beauty London Coliseum 06 June – 16 June 2018 Box Office: 020 7845 9300 or www.ballet.org.uk/sleeping-beauty Tickets: from £14 (Booking fees may apply.) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Oooooh ... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Wow, terrific news! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Noooo.... And I will be out of the country from June 6th-16th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Wow, that's quite a coup! Great news. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Lovely to get some positive ENB news in 2018. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Exciting news - must try to get a ticket. What is the production like - I have never seen it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Kenneth MacMillan based it very largely on the Royal Ballet version. It's quite sumptuous, I seem to recall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 It's a lovely version with fabulous costumes. Highly recommended. But there will be a variety of very interesting casts, including ones from the 'home team' who merit our support every bit as much as Alexandrova. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I'm guessing she won't be doing the mid-week matinee I've booked . I did book this one hoping I'd get Rina Kanehara as her Sylphide made me think she'd be a great Aurora. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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