Piako Post

The Imperial Russian Ballet returns

- MUSIC COMPETITIO­N

A Festival Of Russian Ballet – Double Pass. Performing at Hamilton’s Clarence Street Theatre Wednesday 27 September at 8pm.

It’s no secret that the Russians do ballet best and we believe that The Imperial Russian Ballet Company does it best of the Russians.

Following their sell-out performanc­es of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company is returning to Hamilton.

Formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist, Gediminas Taranda, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company with a cast of 40 elite dancers and support staff are dedicated to delivering to you the grandest production imaginable.

It gives us great pleasure therefore to offer up a double pass to their forthcomin­g show.

Performed at the iconic Clarence St Theatre in Hamilton - the only operationa­l proscenium arch theatre in Hamilton - it is a comprehens­ive programme that features some of ballet’s most stunning works.

Presented in three aweinspiri­ng acts, here’s what’s in store for you: ACT 1 - Don Quixote. Don Quixote, a retired gentleman travels the roads of Spain searching for glory and grand adventure. ACT 2 - Bolero. Bolero is a striking and dramatic ballet and is regarded as one of world music’s masterpiec­es.

ACT 3 - Highlights from the world’s great ballets.

Including Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire, Gopak and Can Can Surprise.

This spellbindi­ng and diverse programme with its enthrallin­g eclectic mix will have you on the edge of your seats in the up close and personal setting of the Clarence Street Theatre where nothing will escape the eye.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company have performed this three-hour ballet extravagan­za all around the world, thrilling audiences and impressing critics.

‘‘Bold, Brave Russians. In a night that overflows with all things ballet, you can’t help be swept up by the sheer panache of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company dancers,’’ one critic said.

Something for the whole family. Be in quick. Tickets from Ticketek. Competitio­n by Fill The House Tickets Project which aims to proudly support families of chil- dren with cancer.

To be in to win, email your name, address and daytime telephone number(s), to hpfthcomps@gmail.com, with Ballet in the subject line of your message, by midday Wednesday, June 28.

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