Theatre :: Giselle

Giselle
Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre
Director Michael Keegan-Dolan

Savagely funny, controversial and as dark as a moonless night in small-town Ireland, this hugely entertaining interpretation of the classic romantic ballet is a radical departure from the original.

Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre’s Giselle is set in Ballyfeeny, a fictitious Irish town where life is tough and the lace curtains hide everything from lust to violence. The town is transformed by the sudden arrival of Albrecht from Bratislava whose weekly line-dancing classes offer the frustrated inhabitants a glimpse of glamour. For Giselle, our innocent heroine trapped by cruelty and fate, this brings a brief happiness. The charismatic international ensemble cast blend speech, song and superb choreography in this bold, brazen and unexpectedly poignant production.
 

Remarkable … funny, sexy, sad … a knockout
The Times

Brilliantly transports the romantic ballet to a small-town Ireland thrown into erotic turbulence
The Guardian

Stunning … brilliant … absolutely exhilarating theatre
The View

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  • Culture Ireland
  • Medici Donors Medici Donors

Event Details

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  • When
    28 Feb–1 Mar: 7.30pm
    3 Mar–7 Mar: 7.30pm
    8 Mar: 2pm
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    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.


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    Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Pavilion 6

    Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Pavilion 6

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    Address: 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Phone: 9338 0300

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    Buses and trains run frequently to the Perth City Busport and Esplanade Train station, which are both adjacent to the venue. Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

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    Undercover parking is available at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Carpark, entry via Mounts Bay Road. Fees are capped at $11 for the period 6pm to 6am.

  • Price

    • A Reserve $60
    • A Reserve Friends $50
    • B Reserve $45
    • B Reserve Concession $40
    • C Reserve $35

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