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The Prince of the Pagodas
An aged ruler divides his kingdom between his two daughters. Princess Epine receives the smaller share and in revenge turns her sister's suitor into a salamander. Rose must enter a magical world to find her Prince.
Booking from: Saturday, 2nd June 2012Booking until: Friday, 29th June 2012
Evenings: 7.30pm
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Mixed: Ballo della regina - La Sylphide
Ballo della regina - George Balanchine's joyful ballet is set to music from Verdi's Don Carlos. Its bravura choreography and zestful energy are guaranteed to lift the spirits. La Sylphide - August Bournonville's drama about the love of a mortal for a magical sylph is a classic of Romantic ballet. The unique delicacy of his choreography is captured in Johan Kobborg's authentic production.
Booking from: Monday, 21st May 2012Booking until: Friday, 15th June 2012
Matinees: 2pm
Evenings: 7.30pm
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Otello
The Moorish general Otello has been appointed Governor of Cyprus and married the beautiful young Venetian, Desdemona. But their happiness is threatened when Otello's ensign Iago begins to hint that Desdemona has been unfaithful.
Booking from: Thursday, 12th July 2012Booking until: Tuesday, 24th July 2012
Evenings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.30pm and Saturday, Sunday 7pm
Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Mixed: Birthday Offering - A Month in the Country - Les Noces
Birthday Offering, A Month in the Country and Les Noces are performed together as a mixed programme, the performance lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes, including two intervals.
Booking from: Saturday, 30th June 2012Booking until: Saturday, 7th July 2012
Evenings: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm and Saturday 7pm
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Salome
Salome, the troubled stepdaughter of Herod, has an unhealthy attraction to the devout John the Baptist. Torn between lust and hatred of her life at the corrupt court, she pushes her demands to the most extreme limits.
Booking from: Thursday, 31st May 2012Booking until: Saturday, 16th June 2012
Evenings: Monday to Friday 8pm and Saturday 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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