Stage: Sleeping Beauty
The Russian State Ballet and Opera House® comes to Worthing
This autumn you can experience the magic of Sleeping Beauty as the Russian State Ballet and Opera House® brings this delightful ballet classic to a theatre near you. From Saturday 6 October until Saturday 15 December 2012, the impressive cast of Sleeping Beauty will be visiting 37 beautiful theatres spanning the length and breadth of the UK. This is your chance to catch one of their 64 dates in the lead up to Christmas for an unforgettable show.
Composed in 1889 and scored to original music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, this classic will be sure to enchant audiences. Sleeping Beauty remains one of the most well-known and loved ballets of all time. First performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1890, the story is one of romance and eternal love. Today, the timeless tale continues to capture the imagination of its audience and inspire both young and old.
The world famous Russian State Ballet and Opera Theatre of Komi has delighted audiences since 1958 – they are renowned for their ballet and opera masterpieces. The Russian State Ballet and Opera House® has ensured that this classic ballet remains just as spellbinding as it was when it was first composed over 130 years ago.
Alexej Ignatow, the producer for Amande Concerts comments, “We take pride in introducing new ballet companies and thoroughly enjoy bringing them to perform to audiences across the UK. This will remain a big part of our strategy for years to come, setting us apart from others. When you see the Russian State Ballet and Opera House® logo, you can be sure of the quality of our productions. We endeavour to bring different artists every year, and this means that although you may have seen Swan Lake one year, our performance the following year will contain different sets, costumes and choreography. It will feel like a different show altogether.”
Sleeping Beauty promises to impress ballet lovers by showcasing the outstanding skill of a 45-strong group of dancers and will entertain adult and child story lovers alike with its vibrant portrayal of this classic tale. Tickets are selling fast, so booking is essential. Do not delay in purchasing your ticket for this unforgettable production.
Visit www.bookballet.co.uk for more information.
The Russian State Ballet and Opera House® will be coming to The Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, on Wednesday 10 October 2012.
NEIL SIMON’S BILOXI BLUES IS A POPULAR DRAW
Due to popular demand for tickets, the New Venture Theatre will be adding an extra night to the run of Neil Simon’s Tony award winning Biloxi Blues, which will now run until Saturday 13 October. Neil Simon turned to his own life for inspiration, and produced a trilogy of semi-autobiographical plays in the widely acclaimed Brighton Beach Memoirs. These depict Eugene’s (Simon‘s) close-knit Brooklyn-based Jewish family, as seen through Eugene’s diary entries. In Biloxi Blues Simon follows Eugene as he gets sent to army training camp in Mississippi. It’s 1943 and Eugene’s fellow young recruits are exposed, for the first time, to others from differing communities and backgrounds, and to the demands of their rather eccentric Sergeant.
Director Gerry McCrudden said: “This is Neil Simon at his best, with a deftly observed comedic touch. There is the joy of first love, of sexual awakening, and the loss of innocence interwoven with issues such as bigotry and intolerance. Tough issues are handled in a moving and sensitive way.”
The young soldiers are changed and matured by the time they leave Biloxi for service overseas; from a disparate group they have become steadfast comrades. New York critics were spot-on when they hailed it as a fine comedy, and another step in the process of hailing Simon’s work neither simple, nor simplistic.
Please note that there are adult themes and a scene of male nudity. Not suitable for children.
Tickets £9 (Final Fri/Sat £10), Tues all tickets £7, book online at www.newventure.org.uk
