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  • Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 18 January 2026
  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 10+

Get Akram Khan’s Giselle London tickets

Akram Khan’s Giselle is a spellbinding reimagining of the timeless ballet classic Giselle, from English National Ballet.

Experience this electrifying production as the ballet celebrates its landmark tenth anniversary at the London Coliseum in 2026.

Giselle in London is a critically acclaimed spectacle

Join the chorus of rave reviews for Akram Khan’s Giselle, from leading critics who call it “a triumph” (Evening Standard), “sensational” (The Stage), and “staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating” (The Sunday Express). See below for more reviews.

A riveting tale of love, betrayal and redemption

Step into the world of Giselle, a luminous figure amidst the Outcasts — a community of migrant workers — who finds her destiny entwined with love and heartbreak. When her beloved Albrecht, secretly one of the exploitative Landlords, is unmasked, Giselle’s fate takes a dramatic and heart-wrenching turn as she joins the spectral Wilis — the vengeful ghosts of wronged women. This stirring tale asks: can love conquer even the deepest betrayals?

Innovative choreography & stunning design

Akram Khan’s visionary choreography masterfully blends the grace of classical ballet with the intricate nuances of classical Indian dance, infusing every movement with contemporary flair. Atmospheric lighting by Mark Henderson and a towering set designed by Academy Award-winner Tim Yip transform the stage into a condemned factory haunted by ethereal spirits. An ominous, live score by the English National Ballet Philharmonic, adapted by Vincenzo Lamagna from Adolphe Adam’s original, adds a pulsating, unforgettable layer to the performance.

Get tickets to Giselle in London

Akram Khan’s Giselle is playing at the London Coliseum from 15 to 18 January 2026.

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Akram Khan's Giselle?

  • Direction and Choreography: Akram Khan
  • Visual and Costume Design: Tim Yip
  • Composition and Sound Design: Vincenzo Lamagna, after the original score by Adolphe Adam 
  • Orchestration: Gavin Sutherland
  • Lighting Design: Mark Henderson
  • Dramaturgy: Ruth Little
  • Assistant Choreographer: Andrej Petrovic
  • Repetiteur: Mavin Khoo
  • Sound Designer: Yvonne Gilbert

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 Akram Khan's Giselle

★★★★★ “Staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating, it is an electrifying triumph which any dance or theatre fan must not miss" - Express

★★★★ “The most original - and most terrifying - Giselle around” - The Telegraph

★★★★ “A monumental production” - The Times

★★★★ “A modern treasure. There’s a driving urgency and intensity from the off" - The Stage

★★★★★ “A work of genius with moments of immense beauty and believable, haunting characters." - Culture Whisper

★★★★★ "Demonic" is the only word for the ferocious energy and precision with which ENB’s dancers deliver Khan's extraordinary feat of re-imagination" - The Arts Desk

Frequently Asked Questions

Akram Khan's Giselle is playing at the London Coliseum in London
The running time of Akram Khan's Giselle is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for Akram Khan's Giselle are: 10+
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