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Acclaimed dancers from The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will soon take centre stage at The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury for a series of performances.
Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia is back in the UK by hugely popular demand for a 2020 tour of the country.
Next year’s tour will be the Company’s 18th and will feature memorable performances of four of the world’s most popular ballets - namely, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and The Nutcracker.
Among the 22 tour venues will be The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury that will host a quadruple bill of those world-renowned performances between Tuesday, February 11 and Saturday, February 15 in 2020.
The Marlowe Theatre (Box Office 01227 787787)
Tuesday, February 11: Swan Lake (7:30pm)
Wednesday, February 12: Swan Lake (2:30pm, 7:30pm)
Thursday, February 13: Sleeping Beauty (7:30pm)
Friday, February 14: Coppélia (7:30pm)
Saturday, February 15: The Nutcracker (2:30pm, 7:30pm)
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia is one of Russia’s leading ballet companies having built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and depth.
“It is always a pleasure to bring the unique traditions of Russian Ballet to British audiences,” said Artistic Director Sergei Bobrov.
“Touring across the UK with a full company of dancers as well as highly skilled musicians is always exciting.
“For me, it is very special to have the power of a symphony orchestra bringing the choreography to life on stage.”
The soloists and corps de ballet have been for years delighting audiences with their breath-taking physical ability and beautiful costumes as each storyline unfolds to the live accompaniment of the orchestra.
The company comprises over 40 dancers and 30 musicians while the music director and chief conductor is Anatoly Tchepurnoi.
The productions merge traditional and digital worlds with an imaginative staging set against an ever-changing colourful backdrop with magical special effects.
For more information, contact The Marlowe Theatre by visiting the official website or telephone 01227 787787.
The UK tour will end on March 15, 2020.
Friday, February 14 at 7:30pm
Every toy has a story, especially in this charming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll maker’s workshop. This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz and the eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score of Delibes. Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers, families and everyone in between.
Thursday, February 13 at 7:30pm
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, February 12 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tutu as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette, as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.
Saturday, February 15 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse King and his mouse army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins...
