BALLET @ THE SHOWCASE

Showcase cinema in Peterborough is bringing Giselle, one of the greatest and most popular works of dance to the big screen live via satellite from The Royal Opera House in London on Wednesday January 19 at 7:15pm.

Giselle is one of the most influential of all romantic ballets, taking the audience on a journey through a woman’s love in the face of betrayal.

The title role is renowned as one of the most technically demanding and emotionally challenging in classical dance, and is always performed by leading ballerinas of The Royal Ballet.

You might not be able to catch this fabulous performance in London but now you can experience it for yourself without leaving Peterborough! Giselle is the must see for the New Year, and classical fans can catch it first hand at Showcase Peterborough.

With a breath-taking production from Peter Wright, The Royal Ballet’s finest dancers, and a captivating stage setting, this powerful piece of ballet will offer something a little different this January to beat the winter blues.

Tickets are available now from the cinema box office, online at www.showcasecinemas.co.uk or via the 24 hour ticket hotline on 0871 220 1000. General tickets are priced at £12.50 and £10 for Insider Members – Join now for Free

The Story of Giselle

Giselle is in love with the handsome Duke Albrecht, but when she discovers that he has deceived her she dies of a broken heart. By Giselle’s grave, vengeful spirits of abandoned brides force men to dance to their death. Giselle cannot bear to see her true love, Albrecht, consigned to such a fate and returns as a ghost to save him.

For more information visit www.showcasecinemas.co.uk