Queensland Ballet brings Giselle to the Brolga

Hayley Thompson and Yanela Pinera - Photo credit - David Kelly

A supernatural tale of passion, vengeance, and the power of love is heading to the Brolga Theatre in March.

Experience love, envy, betrayal, and tragic redemption in the celebrated romantic ballet, Giselle, performed by Queensland Ballet.

First performed in Paris, France in 1841, this Romantic-era masterpiece is set in an ethereal realm where vengeful spirits dance in the darkness, and love triangles can be deadly.

Young Giselle is a peasant girl in love with Duke Albrecht, who courts her in disguise as a peasant boy.

Gamekeeper Hilarion is in love with Giselle and filled with jealousy. When he finds out the Duke is engaged to another, he reveals Albrecht's deception to Giselle.

Devastated, she dies of a broken heart.

Deep in the moonlit forest, Giselle emerges in the twilight world of the Wilis who rise from dusk ‘til dawn seeking vengeance among men.

Giselle is faced with an impossible decision: will she follow the dark path of revenge or save her true love from certain death?

This production by Queensland Ballet is staged by Ai-Gul Gaisina; with luminous costumes, an enchanting score, and exquisite choreography developed by the world-renowned Marius Petipa for the Imperial Ballet in St Petersburg.

Giselle has held audiences spellbound since its Parisian première more than 150 years ago.

The Brolga Theatre performance will be held on March 16, from 7.30pm. Tickets are available online here.

“Being able to host such internationally renowned shows as the Queensland Ballet production of Giselle is very important for the region,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.

“While the production will captivate audiences, Fraser Coast dancers will also have an opportunity to see some of the best dancers in Australia in action.”

Queensland Ballet is a vibrant and compelling contributor to Australia’s cultural landscape and an integral part of national and international ballet.

Its dancers have performed to widespread acclaim locally, nationally and internationally. Queensland Ballet also has a thriving elite dancer training Academy and offers inspiring education and community engagement programs across Queensland and online.