Giselle
Ballett

  • Giselle

Ballet in two acts with music by Adolphe Adam

  • 1 hour 45 minutes with an interval
  • Recommended age: 8+

Information

Rousing re-interpretation of a ballet classic

‹Giselle› is considered the epitome of romantic ballet. First performed in Paris in 1841, it is about a peasant girl who falls for a duke. Pontus Lidberg brings the story into the modern day. Der Cho­reograph, The choreographer, filmmaker and dancer is a versatile and visionary artist. His Giselle is a migrant, who is betrayed and rejected by her rich lover Albrecht. The tragic story of love beyond the grave, told as a rousing re-interpretation.

About the work

NEW! Instead of a matinée – before the premiere

Shortly before the premiere, during the final rehearsals, we invite you to take a exclusive look behind the scenes. During an initial introduction you will get to know the artistic team and learn more about the production, inspiration and staging. Afterwards you will witness a stage rehearsal.

  • Meeting point is the foyer
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • CHF 10
  • Usually in German
  • Date: 11.12.2020 7 pm 

Childcare

We take care of your children while you enjoy the performance. Book when purchasing your tickets.

Date: 10.01.2021, 4 pm

Dates & Tickets

11.12.
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O'Clock
 2020-12-11 19:00:00 2020-12-11 19:20:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Foyer
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
17.12.
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O'Clock
 2020-12-17 19:30:00 2020-12-17 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A1
21.12.
–
O'Clock
 2020-12-21 19:30:00 2020-12-21 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A2.1
23.12.
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O'Clock
 2020-12-23 19:30:00 2020-12-23 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A4.1
27.12.
–
O'Clock
 2020-12-27 18:30:00 2020-12-27 20:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A10.1
02.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-02 19:30:00 2021-01-02 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A11.1
06.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-06 19:30:00 2021-01-06 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
08.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-08 19:30:00 2021-01-08 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
10.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-10 16:00:00 2021-01-10 17:45:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A9.1
12.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-12 19:30:00 2021-01-12 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A3
14.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-14 19:30:00 2021-01-14 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A5.1
17.01.
–
O'Clock
 2021-01-17 18:30:00 2021-01-17 20:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A8.1
24.01.
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O'Clock
 2021-01-24 18:30:00 2021-01-24 20:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
13.02.
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O'Clock
 2021-02-13 19:30:00 2021-02-13 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A21
19.03.
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O'Clock
 2021-03-19 19:30:00 2021-03-19 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A19
17.04.
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O'Clock
 2021-04-17 19:30:00 2021-04-17 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A20
28.04.
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O'Clock
 2021-04-28 19:30:00 2021-04-28 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
14.05.
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O'Clock
 2021-05-14 19:30:00 2021-05-14 21:15:00 Europe/Zurich Giselle Info: https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/giselle
 Grosse Bühne
Theater Basel Theaterstrasse 7 4051 Basel
8+
A6.1
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Künstlerisches Team

  • Musikalische Leitung – Benjamin Pope, Thomas Herzog
  • Choreographie – Pontus Lidberg
  • Kostüme – Rachel Quarmby Spadaccini
  • Dramaturgie – Bettina Fischer

Cast

  • Ballett Theater Basel
  • Sinfonieorchester Basel