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  • Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 18 January 2025
  • Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 8+

Mary Skeaping’s sumptuous production of Giselle returns to the London Coliseum this January.

Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love.

From the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to a moonlit world of mystery and menace, Mary Skeaping’s enthralling production for English National Ballet features some of ballet’s most dramatic scenes and otherworldly images.

Adolphe Adam’s lush score, performed live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic, sets the scene for an atmospheric and ultimately heartbreaking performance.

English National Ballet’s Giselle plays at the London Coliseum from 15 to 18 January 2025, and is also touring.

A young peasant girl, Giselle, is in love with Albrecht, a Duke who hides his title and his engagement to another. When Giselle discovers he has deceived her, she is driven to madness, and dies of a broken heart. Late at night, the Wilis gather by her grave, ready to welcome her into their fold as the vengeful spirits of betrayed brides, who force men to dance to their death. Will Giselle’s love protect Albrecht from his fate?

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Who are the creative team of Giselle - English National Ballet?

Production and Choreography by Mary Skeaping, after Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa
Adolphe Adam – Music; David Walker – Design; Charles Bristow recreated by David Mohr – Lighting

Important Notes

Special Performance: School’s matinee: 17th January 2025 at 14.30

Venue Information

London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

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Critics' reviews of Giselle - English National Ballet

Reviews from previous productions

★★★★★ “Utterly heartbreaking” - The Daily Telegraph

★★★★★ "Brilliant and profoundly satisfying” - The Sunday Express

★★★★★ “A pitch-perfect production” - What's on Stage

★★★★★ “A Giselle to treasure forever” - The Arts Desk

★★★★ “Beautiful to watch” - Evening Standard

★★★★ “Outstanding” - The Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Giselle - English National Ballet is playing at the London Coliseum in London
The running time of Giselle - English National Ballet is 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Giselle - English National Ballet are: 8+
Yes, Giselle - English National Ballet has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Giselle - English National Ballet has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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