ARRIVES IN CAPE TOWN THIS JULY
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE NOW ON SALE
THE GRAND & LAVISH FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTION GRACES
CAPE TOWN’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS THEATRE FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON ACCOMPANIED BY THE CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
With the version first performed in St Petersburg in 1895, the world’s most loved ballet Swan Lake will grace Cape Town’s most prestigious stage in 2023 when this grand production arrives at the Artscape Opera House for a season from Wednesday 12 to Sunday 23 July.
To meet theoverwhelming demand for tickets, an additional performance has been added to the schedule on Wednesday 12 July at 7.30pm. Excellent seats are available. With 15 performances in Cape Town, no further extensions will be possible.
From the first immortal bars of Tchaikovsky’s score, Swan Lake beckons the audience to another world in this classic tale of good triumphing over evil. Be captivated by Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen Odette, the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison, glimmering swans and spectacular ballroom scenes.
A once in a lifetime opportunity to see Swan Lake as it was meant to be seen – magnificent sets and lavish costumes; Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by South Africa’s finest musicians and an international company featuring 60 acclaimed elite beautiful dancers from around the world.
Principal Ballerina, Margarita Avdeeva, who comes from Uzbekistan, said, “I am honoured to be dancing the role of Odette/Odile in the wonderful city of Cape Town. As South Africa is recognised for its warm and generous audiences, I am proud to be part of this significant experience.”
Ms Avdeeva will share the lead role with famed ballerina, Irina Kolesnikova who is delighted and looking forward to returning to South Africa.
Following the Cape Town season, Swan Lake will perform at Teatro at Montecasino opening Wednesday 26 July until Sunday 6 August, accompanied by the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra.
This unmissable and stirring production of Swan Lake tours South Africa for a strictly limited season. At present over 30,000 tickets have been sold.
The tour is presented by Global Star Events (Pty) Ltd.
SWAN LAKE
Cape Town info :
Artscape Opera House
With the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
12-23 July 2023
Bookings and further information at computicket.com
Tickets prices – Cape Town range from R250 to R695 per ticket.
Book through Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets, call 0861 915 8000,
or Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421 7695. For online bookings www.computicket.com
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