The Royal Ballet: Giselle

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.

Running time: 210 minutes (To be confirmed)

You may also like the following events from Keswick Alhambra Cinema:

• This Thursday, 26th February, 07:00 pm, The Audience starring Helen Mirren in Keswick
• Next Tuesday, 3rd March, 07:15 pm, The Royal Ballet: Giselle in Keswick