SAINT PETERSBURG
CLASSIC BALLET DOUBLE BILL
Giselle and Swan Lake will entertain audiences
Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s reputation continues to grow throughout the UK – and the talented performers make their Storyhouse debut in February with two shows across three days.
The elite Russian dance company is brought to the stage by PMB Presentations, performing their favourite repertories, alongside stunning sets, lavish costumes and sublime dancers.
Theatregoers can see the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet perform two different shows at Storyhouse in Chester between Friday 16 February and Sunday 18 February 2018.
Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s youthful company has been earning rave reviews from audiences and dance critics, their technical ability and storytelling warms the heart and delights the eye. They have won plaudits across Russia, Scandinavia, the UK, and the United States.
Performances have an air of magic, complemented by a full orchestra and outstanding soloists who will take your breath away!
The ballets are performed with a live orchestra, adding another reason not to miss these incredible shows. The Hungarian Sinfonietta Orchestra is conducted by Vadmin Perevoznikov.
Giselle is one of the few 19th Century romantic ballets to survive intact, this is the quintessential story of unrequited love.
Giselle, an innocent young village girl, loves to dance in spite of the uncertainty of a weak heart, and enjoys a simple life in her village. This story follows her through tender romance, heartbreak, death and the afterlife, as she ultimately saves the life of a man who has betrayed her. Music by Adolphe Adam. Giselle will be performed at 7.30pm on Friday 16 February.
Swan Lake is Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, a tragic tale of love and betrayal with an instantly recognisable score.
This is the epic story of Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette who, tricked by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and his daughter Odile, would rather die together then live apart. Swan Lake can be seen at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 17 February, and at 2.30pm on Sunday 18 February.
The company was founded by Marina Medvetskaya in 1996, and features dancers who have trained at the finest schools under some of Russia’s most esteemed teachers. Principal Dance, Natalia Romanova, in particular has won over audiences with her flawless and passionate performances particularly in the duet in Swan Lake.
Storyhouse has a dynamic pricing policy on the majority of shows, ensuring the earlier you book your tickets, guarantees the best seats at the lowest price. Tickets range from £20.50 to £39.50.
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
‘Romanova as prima ballerina and in her dual role, is breathtaking. Her dancing is fluid, mesmerising and technically astounding, and the difference she creates between her two characters – using her body, facial expressions and, of course, some fantastic costumes – is remarkable’
The Reviews Hub
‘The high level of dancing was also a great pleasure, particularly in
its authority and a classical purity that is rare today’
The New York Times
LISTING INFORMATION
SAINT PETERSBURG CLASSIC BALLET
Friday 16 February – Sunday 18 February 2018
Storyhouse
Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
GISELLE
Friday 16 February at 7.30pm
SWAN LAKE
Saturday 17 February at 2.30pm
Saturday 17 February at 7.30pm
Sunday 18 February at 2.30pm
Tickets: £20.50 to £39.50 (each ticket is subject to a £1.50 booking fee)
Dynamic Pricing: Book early to guarantee cheapest and best seats
HOW TO BOOK
Online: Visit www.storyhouse.com
By Phone: Call 01244 409 113
In person: Visit the Ticket Kiosks At Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
Visit Chester Visitor Information Centre.