About This Show
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 fiance 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.
For Coppelia Kevan will expand and develop the existing story, delving deeper into the background of the characters and immersing the audience into the sometimes-unsettling mind of Dr Coppelius. While the traditional ballet focuses on Dr Coppelius, Swanhilder and the life-size doll that comes between them, this retelling will address his intent on creating the doll and how that impacts on his relationship with the wider community of villagers.