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Akram Khan's Giselle Tickets at London Coliseum, London

Ballet

As the curtain rises, dancers in shadow push against a forbidding wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images.

⏱️ Running time: 2hr Incl. 1 interval. β€’ πŸ‘₯ Age: Ages 10+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the auditorium. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult. β€’ πŸ“… Booking to 17 January 2026

About the show

English National Ballet brings it to the grand stage of the London Coliseum in January 2026. As the curtain rises, dancers in shadow push against a forbidding wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images. This bold re-imagining of the great romantic classic Giselle isn’t just something you watch: it’s something you feel – with every heartbreaking step of the story. Giselle is part of a community of migrant workers, the Outcasts. A huge wall separates them from the factory Landlords, who have long exploited them. Her lover, Albrecht, joins Giselle’s group – but unknown to her, is in fact a Landlord himself. When the truth is revealed, Giselle’s tragic fate is sealed. She joins the Wilis – the ghosts of women who seek retribution on those who have wronged them. Can Giselle’s love save Albrecht from their vengeance? Akram Khan’s mesmerising choreography blends ballet with classical Indian dance kathak and contemporary movement, harnessing groups of dancers to dial up the intensity in every scene. Atmospheric lighting by Mark Henderson and a towering set by Academy Award-winner Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) conjure up a condemned factory and the vengeful ghosts that appear in its shadows. The ominous score by Vincenzo Lamagna, adapted from the original by Adolphe Adam, is performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic. Layered with a rumbling soundscape, it weaves and pulsates around the theatre. Whether seeing Giselle for the first time or making a return visit… this is an experience you won’t forget. __Assisted Performances:__
Audio Described, 17 Jan, 2:30pm (touch tour at 12.30pm)

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