With the countdown on to the premiere of Maina Gielgud’s Giselle at The Baxter, Cape Ballet Africa has announced the principal cast and international guest artist for the performances this November.
Giselle is one of ballet’s most beloved romantic masterpieces, that shares a story of love and betrayal. It will be presented from 13 to 22 November at The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter.
This production is choreographed by internationally lauded choreographer Maina Gielgud and features a sumptuous new set and costumes by acclaimed designer Michael Mitchell.
Set to a score by Adolphe Adam, all performances are to a recording by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
International guest artist Solomon Osazuva will guest with Cape Ballet Africa in the role of Albrecht for the season. He will partner Cape Ballet Africa’s Leanè Theunissen as Giselle.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Solomon Osazuva to South Africa to perform with Leanè in Giselle,” says Debbie Turner, founder and artistic director of Cape Ballet Africa.
“Experience the other captivating partnerships with our very own Mia Coomber dancing Giselle with partner Gabriel Ravenscroft as Albrecht, as well as the wonderful Paige McElligott and Joshua Williams performing these roles on other dates.”
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