Russian State Ballet of Siberia
Acclaimed company to perform five ballets at Hull New Theatre in January 2018
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will perform five ballets at Hull New Theatre in January as part of a UK tour.
The acclaimed company, formed in 1981, will present The Snow Maiden, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Cinderella, all accompanied by live orchestra.
Each show will feature multimedia sets combined with superb soloists and corps de ballet who never fail to delight audiences with their breath-taking physical ability and dazzling costumes.
Sergei Bobrov is artistic director of The Russian State Ballet of Siberia, which has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth.
He said: “It is always a pleasure to bring the unique traditions of Russian ballet to British audiences.
“Touring across the UK with a full company of dancers as well as highly-skilled musicians is always exciting and for me, it is very special to have the power of a symphony orchestra bringing the choreography to life on stage.”
The ballets will be performed from January 23 to January 27 2018 and the programme is as follows –
The Snow Maiden
Tuesday, January 23 at 7.30pm
Protected from the outside world by Father Frost, the exquisite Snow Maiden plays innocently amongst the dancing snowflakes in the enchanted Land of Frost. Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Captivated by the colourful village and the people who live there, she ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal. When finally she surrenders herself completely and warms to love, her heart melts in a tragic embrace.
Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday, January 24 at 7.30pm
Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
Swan Lake
Thursday, January 25 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.
The Nutcracker
Friday, January 26 at 7.30pm
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.
Cinderella
Saturday, January 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes. Whilst her mad/bad stepmother and her ill-mannered daughters prepare for the Royal Ball, graceful Cinderella can only dream of dancing with the dashing Prince. Later that evening, her rags become a glittering gown and she is swept magically to the Ball. From that very moment the Prince is smitten, midnight strikes and one lost crystal slipper later, he must now embark on a journey to find his lost love.
Tickets for the Russian State Ballet of Siberia are from £19.50 with concessions available.
Book two or more ballets at the same time and save £5 per ticket on each ballet (offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount).
Extras members receive a £10 discount on the opening night and a £4 discount on Wednesday to Thursday shows on the top three prices bands, including premium seats.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, June 9. Extras members receive 24-hour booking from 10am on Thursday, June 8.
Book at the Hull City Hall box office or call 01482 300 306. Visit our new website www.hulltheatres.co.uk to book online or use this link.