English National Ballet - Akram Khan's Giselle
Thu 26 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
Closed
As the curtain rises, dancers in shadow push against a forbidding wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images.
After astounding audiences around the world, from Auckland to New York, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to the Bristol Hippodrome for the first time since its inaugural tour in 2016.
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St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
2 hours incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Fri - Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
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Mesmerising choreography, atmospheric lighting by Mark Henderson and a towering set by Academy Award winner Tim Yip conjure up a condemned factory and the vengeful ghosts that appear in its shadows.
The ominous score by Vincenzo Lamagna - adapted from the original by Adolphe Adam and performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic – intensifies the story’s emotional impact.
See the greatest romantic ballet and its story of love, betrayal, and redemption, boldly reimagined.
Please note that we have air management systems on the lower levels of our theatre that can cool the air around you. If you are seated in these levels some visitors have recommended bringing an extra layer of clothing with you.
What the critics say
A triumph. A work of immense confidence and scouring anger- The Independent
It may well rank as a masterpiece of 21st century dance- Mail on Sunday
Staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating- Daily Express
Bristol Hippodrome
St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
Bristol Temple Meads
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times. Please note this is a cashless venue.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
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The Bristol Hippodrome, the city’s very own West End theatre, opened its doors on 16 December 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.
It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late Victorian era and is one of the masterpieces of design by Frank Matcham, the most eminent theatre architect of his time.
Towards the beginning of the century, the theatre staged a variety of acts as a Music Hall. Since then, and due to the fact that it has one of the largest theatre stages in Britain, The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre.
St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
2 hours incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Fri - Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
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With an ATG+ membership, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits across 35+ ATG venues
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