Sanmarie Kreuzhuber as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella PHOTO Lauge Sorensen
Joburg Ballet’s magical Cinderella waltzes into Montecasino for the Christmas season
A
dazzling night, a glittering ball, something wonderful is bound to happen when the ultimate fairy tale – Joburg Ballet’s production of Cinderella – comes to The Teatro at Montecasino from 14
to 23 December. Marking the company’s first major season at the popular venue, Cinderella offers an unmissable chance for Teatro audiences to enjoy Joburg’s world-class ballet company as it expands its reach across the city. Choreographed by Joburg Ballet’s artistic director Iain MacDonald in 2013, Cinderella will waltz across The Teatro stage with Johann Strauss’ champagne-infused melodies providing the perfect musical setting for the ultimate ragsto-riches tale. Andrew Botha’s glittering designs frame the action and the full company will light up the theatre in a family-friendly production brimming with charm and magic. ‘Strauss composed some of the most enchanting and memorable classical music ever written and Cinderella, his only ballet score, is no exception. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect outing this holiday season,’ MacDonald says. ‘We’re also inviting our audience members to bring a little magic into a child’s life this Christmas by depositing a gift in our special gift box in the main foyer before any Cinderella performance and we’ll pass CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
it on to our chosen charity, NG Welfare.’
FOR DANCE LOVERS
Bryan Hill, Teatro general manager, says: ‘We’re thrilled to be hosting this exceptional production and we know that
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for
Joburg Ballet’s many fans, both existing and new, will enjoy
the dance-lover in your life, a range of
an incomparable performance when visiting The Teatro at
Joburg Ballet performances (including
Montecasino this festive season.’
Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Snow
General manager of Montecasino Mike Page adds:
White and Carmen), all captured live at
‘Montecasino is all about making memorable moments
Joburg Theatre, are available on DVD
for all our visitors – and Cinderella will add a special touch
from the Friends of the Ballet’s online
of magic to our exciting festive offering. We look forward
store via www.fotb.co.za. Both single
to welcoming the superlative Joburg Ballet and their
and double box sets cost R250 and
enthusiastic and delighted audiences in December.’
make the perfect Christmas present
Tickets start from just R150 and booking is open via Computicket on 0861 915 8000 / www.computicket.com. CF
for any budding ballerina or grown-up dance lover.
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