The Trail & District Arts Council presents Canada's preeminent classical touring ballet company Ballet Jörgen: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at The Bailey Theatre on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series.
Ballet Jörgen presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy with a Canadian twist.
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. As four Athenians mixed up in love and lost in a forest while trying to escape their families, a group of fairies, engaged in their own emotional misunderstandings, manipulate the humans.
The ballet is a lighthearted, humourous, and fun tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck.
Bengt Jörgen will bring this story to life in his own original ballet version as a tribute to Canada’s North. Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest such as moose, beavers, bears, and squirrels.
In addition to our professional dancers, each performance will include up to 10 age-appropriate roles for local young aspiring dancers, ages 9 to 17, through Ballet Jörgen’s Local Participant Program.
The ballet adaptation is set to Mendelssohn’s 1827 concert overture and 1843 instrumental score which includes the famous “Wedding March.”
This family-friendly ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and old alike.
The show includes 15-18 dancers including parts for up to 10 local participants.
Choreography: Bengt Jörgen, C.M. Music: Felix Mendelssohn
The show lasts for 2 hours (including one 20-minute intermission)
ABOUT BALLET JÖRGEN
Founded in 1987, Ballet Jörgen is a national organization headquartered in Toronto that is focused on making the arts accessible for all Canadians, with a special focus on underserved communities and demographics. Known for the warmth and beauty of its productions, Ballet Jörgen offers a range of performances, dance classes and community engagement events involving over 70,000 participants annually across North America.
Ballet Jörgen is the 2011 winner of The National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. In 2019 Artistic Director & CEO Bengt Jörgen was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada “for his commitment to promoting ballet in Canada as a choreographer and artistic director.”
Single tickets are $42. Under 30 years and Community Access Card tickets are $21.
7-show pass $188 or Pick Your Own season by becoming a Patron Member for $25 and get 20% off Trail Arts Council presentations and other benefits. All tickets available online at trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
Reminder - please do not wear strong smelling perfumes or colognes to the Bailey Theatre as the building is a scent free zone. Thank you for your cooperation.
This performance is made possible thanks to our sponsors Century 21 (Kootenay Homes Ltd.,), Pharmasave Trail, TECK Trail Operations and the support of our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
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Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque - Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 pm.
A circus show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea, sharing the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show where acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora. An unforgettable journey.
Montreal Guitar Trio: Christmas Around the World - Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 pm. One of the finest classical guitar ensembles in the world, MG3 has been showcasing its virtuosity and captivating audiences nationally and internationally for over 25 years. These three brilliant guitarists have brought together some of the best music to honor Christmas in their own ingenious & unique way.
The Fretless with Madeleine Roger on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 pm.
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Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play - Monday, February 2 at 7:30 pm.
An international award-winning one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. This latest version includes new content, songs, and stunning new costumes. Performed with a quartet made up of some of our ‘Jazz at The Griff’ favourite musicians.
Ballet Jörgen: A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm.
Ballet Jörgen presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy with a twist - it’s set in Canada’s mysterious North! Accompanied by Mendelssohn’s famous score, the ballet made up of 18 dancers and 10 local dancers will captivate audiences of all ages in a tale of love and misguided magic, set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck.
PIQSIQ - Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm.
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