Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) adds elegance and vibrancy to the city’s arts and culture scene with its exciting Summer Season that opens at the Artscape Theatre from 8 to 23 March 2025.
The season, produced by Artistic Manager Tracy Li, showcases world-class ballet and features the full-length production of Giselle alongside a double bill that includes the thrilling Pas de Dix from Raymonda and a re-staging of Dane Hurst’s Requiem.
Giselle – A Classic Love Story of Love, Betrayal and Redemption
The Cape Town City Ballet kicks off the Summer Season with the classical ballet Giselle. It tells the poignant story of a young peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman, Albrecht, who disguises his true identity. When Giselle discovers his deception and learns of his engagement to another, she is heartbroken and dies from grief.
In the second act, Giselle returns as a Wili, a spirit of women who died before their wedding. She encounters Albrecht, who mourns her loss, and despite Wili’s intent to lead him to his death, Giselle’s love ultimately saves him. The ballet explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption through its haunting choreography and music.
Cape Town City Ballet dancers making significant debuts this season include Hannah Ward and Maryana Pobuta as Giselle and Kirstél Paterson, Paige McElligott, and Sasha Barnes as Queen of the Wilis. Other guest artists this season include Marlon Sales, Nicolette Loxton, and Lauren Rogers as Giselle’s Mother.
Cost: R300 to R500pp, book via Webtickets
When: Running from 8 to 16 March, various times
Where: Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
A captivating staging of Raymonda Pas de Dix and Mozart’s Requiem
Audiences are in for a treat as the second half of the Cape Town City Ballet’s Summer Season includes a double-bill production of Raymonda Pas de Dix and Mozart’s Requiem
Raymonda Pas de Dix
This captivating ballet is an excerpt from Alexander Glazunov’s celebrated ballet “Raymonda”, and is choreographed by Marius Petipa.
The ballet is renowned for its elegant classical choreography and vibrant musical score and offers a dazzling performance showcasing ten dancers, blending elegance and technical prowess.
Set to music by Alexander Glazunov, it underscores intricate footwork and graceful movements. The piece highlights the romantic and heroic themes of the full ballet, featuring Raymonda and her ultimate love for Jean de Brienne. Its choreography remains a staple in classical ballet repertoires, celebrated for its artistry and charm.
These selected excerpts will highlight the technical prowess and refined artistry of Cape Town City Ballet’s dancers, offering audiences a dazzling display of classical ballet tradition and grace.
Cost: R200pp – R400pp, book via Webtickets
When: Running from 21 to 23 March, various times
Where: Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
Mozart’s Requiem
Choreographed by Dane Hurst, this evocative production fuses Mozart’s iconic final masterpiece with the raw physicality and expressive artistry of Cape Town City Ballet’s dancers.
Created for Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre in collaboration with Jazzart Dance Theatre and Cape Town Opera, this reimagined Requiem is a poignant reflection on life, loss, and the soul’s journey. Conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, the work stands as an act of remembrance and a hopeful meditation on the fragility and beauty of life.
Cost: R200pp – R400pp, book via Webtickets
When: Running from 21 to 23 March, various times
Where: Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
Former Scottish Ballet Principal joins Cape Town City Ballet’s Summer Season
Cape Town City Ballet is delighted to announce that former Scottish Ballet Principal Jerome Anthony Barnes will be joining the company for its upcoming Summer Season. Barnes, who also danced with Northern Ballet, trained at The Royal Ballet School before advancing to White Lodge.
During his tenure at Scottish Ballet, he performed iconic roles in Mayerling, The Nutcracker, Coppélia and The Snow Queen, earning numerous accolades including the Rising Star prize at the One Dance Awards in 2021. This season, Barnes will partner CTCB’s Principal Ballerina Kirstél Paterson in the Raymonda Pas de Dix, and newly appointed CTCB Principal Hannah Ward in her Giselle debut. He will also perform in Dane Hurst’s Requiem.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 492 5950
Website: capetowncityballet.org.za
Facebook: @ctcityballet
Instagram: @capetowncityballet
See more live upcoming stage shows in Cape Town
