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Tel: 01633 253985 Fax: 01633 221690 www.welshballet.co.uk |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare |
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Award Winning Dance Company Independent Ballet Wales present a breathtaking version of Shakespeare's most magical play.
The Queen of the Fairies Titania, and Puck the mischievous messenger, inhabit the supernatural fairy kingdom. Bottom and his boot wearing “Rude Mechanicals” present their famous play Pyramus and Thisbe. And finally the lovers, caught in a thrilling web of mistaken identity and confusion finally find their way through the Athenian forest to an unforgettable and joyous reconciliation.
This outstanding production features Mendelssohn's joyous music, creating a world of magic and mayhem.
With expansive choreography by the company’s Artistic Director Darius James and critically acclaimed costumes by Welsh Designer Yvonne Greenleaf this production is the most colourful and entertaining classical ballet this year. |
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| Original Choreography. Expressive Costumes. Stunning Sets |
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| Independent Ballet Wales are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. Using powerful and timeless stories the company challenges its dancers to interpret some of the finest characters in literature. |
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| “These young ballet pioneers deserve wider support. Catch them if you can.” The Dancing Times. |
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| Committed to adapting the choreography to suit large scale theatres or smaller arts centres this likeable and hard working company tour to more venues than any other bringing challenging, original classical ballet to Theatres throughout the UK and beyond. |
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| “This charming and gifted company.” The Daily Telegraph |
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| With a unique, unpretentious style the Welsh Independent Ballet is the perfect way to enjoy the highest possible standard of dance and storytelling. |
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| “This company should be praised for rooting ballet in Wales.” The Stage |
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| Explosive Dance. Physical Theatre. Classical Ballet. |
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| - Reviews for Independent Ballet Wales - |
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"..some very fine dance, intelligent characterisation, and a good sense of necessary drama."
Glasgow Herald |
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“Comedy, pathos and plenty of love interest, further enhancing this talented young company’s reputation.”
South Wales Argus |
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"An effective blend of traditional and modern. A fine combination of first rate technique and sensitivity…."
Belfast Telegraph |
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“Impressively able dancers and a choreographer who can make use of every gift they have.”
The Sunday Telegraph |
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“Colourful, exciting and a joy to see. A wonderful Welsh ballet Company.”
EIRE Munster Express |
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