Kids & Family
Following on from their outstanding performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand with A Russian Triple Bill. This stunning programme performed in three awe-inspiring acts is proudly presented by Russian Ballet Ltd.
A Russian Triple Bill will be presented for the first time to New Zealand audiences. This impressive and diverse programme consists of the fairy tale spectacular of Princess Aurora’s wedding from Sleeping Beauty in Act 1, the romantic Les Sylphides in Act 2 and the electrifying Carmen in Act 3.
ACT I – SLEEPING BEAUTY (Act III – Princess Aurora’s Wedding)
A holiday is declared for the wedding of Princess Aurora & Prince Desire. This is a joyous and happy ballet which will be loved by all.
ACT II – LES SYLPHIDES
A short ballet in one act about a young man who while walking at night encounters a group of sylphs or magical woman.
ACT III – CARMEN
Carmen is a flirtatious and seductive gypsy woman whose love affair with two men ends in tragedy.
