Coppelia

Synopsis

The enigmatic Coppelia, believed to be the daughter of the reclusive toy-maker Coppelius, sits on her father's balcony, seemingly oblivious to the world around her. Her neighbour, the capricious Swanilda, is angered by Coppelia's aloof attitude, and becomes even more alarmed when her fiancé Franz begins to take more than a passing interest in the girl. When she breaks into Coppelius's house to confront her rival, she soon realises that Coppelia is not quite what she seems.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 9 June 2011

Birmingham Royal Ballet always prove to be a popular draw for dance fans at the Lowry, and it's not difficult to see why - as their current production of the classic, Coppélia is a stunning piece of work.

Léo Delibes's original piece has some of the most memorable pices of music and it still resonates with audiences today, as the second you hear this beautiful lavish score, you are transported to this weird and wonderful world, filled with humour and an underlying sense of sadness.

From the sumptuous set design to the immaculately designed costumes, each minute detail has been covered and the effect is mesmerising.

The movement is so varied that each of the three acts becomes a ballet in its own right. From the chocolate box approach of the first act - to the showcasing of each dancer during the close, each performer creates a character which, like Coppélia herself - magically comes to life - vi...

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