Friday 6th January 2012: La Fille Mal Gardée - 7.30pm
Frederick Ashton’s famous country comedy tells the tale of the love between Lise and Colas, and Lise’s efforts to thwart her overly possesive mother’s plan to marry her off to a rich, unattractive vineyard owner! Featuring comedy, drama and beautiful virtuoso dancing, these excerpts will give you a taste of the whole ballet, including the flute dance, Fanny Elsler pas de deux and the famous clog dance.
Saturday 7th January: The Nutcracker - 2.30pm and 7.30pm
In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems, as toy dolls come to life and an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.
Sunday 8th January: Swan Lake - 2.30pm and 7.30pm
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendor of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb, and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.
To read our review of The Russian State Ballet Of Siberia's production of a different ballet - Romeo And Juliet - last March in Blackpool, click here now: http://www.bestkeptsecrets.biz/2011/03/review-russian-state-ballet-of-siberias.html
and a review of Don Quixote from January 2011, click here: http://www.bestkeptsecrets.biz/2011/01/russian-national-ballet-of-siberia.html
Booking information:
Tickets £35.00 £30.00 £27.00 £20.00
Concessions £2.00 off all prices.
Special Family Package – Family of four £100.00 (Stalls & Dress Circle only)
Book for any 2 ballets in March at the same time for just £55.00 (Stalls and Dress Circle only)
Opening times
In Person Open from 10.00am daily. Times do vary on occasion.
Booking is also available at Blackpool’s Houndshill Shopping Centre Information Desk.
Call 01253 290190 or visit http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/
The Ballet Company are touring the country from December 2011 to March 2012. For a full list of tour dates and venues, click here: http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/76724/Russian_State_Ballet_of_Siberia.html
