Giselle

A riveting tale of love, deceit and forgiveness

One of the most romantic ballets of all time, Giselle is a transcendent tale of love, betrayal and redemption. South African ballet artist Charla Genn and HKB Artistic Director Septime Webre breathe new life into this poignant
story of a carefree peasant girl who unexpectedly falls in love with Albrecht, a flirtatious nobleman in disguise. This seemingly harmless deception leads to heartbreak, and supernatural drama ensues. The mystical second act’s ‘ballet blanc’ sees ghostly maidens rising from their graves each night to wreak vengeance on any man they see. Giselle courageously protects Albrecht from harm, and the beauty of forgiveness ultimately unravels the destructive
powers of betrayal and deceit. With brand new sets and costumes from Benoir de la Danse winner Jerome Kaplan (HKB’s Coco Chanel) and an unforgettable, ethereal score, Giselle’s unearthly beauty and idyllic charm will keep audiences spellbound.

30.5.2025 (Fri) 7:30pm
31.5.2025 (Sat) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
1.6.2025 (Sun) 2:30pm
6.6.2025 (Fri) 7:30pm
7-8.6.2025 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm, 7.6.2025 (Sat) 7:30pm

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Early Bird Period 28.2 - 15.3.2025│popticket.hk

$1,000 (limited VIP tickets), $680, $480, $320, $180

Ages 6 and above

Creative Team

Choreography: Charla Genn, Septime Webre (after Jean Coralli And Jules Perrot)
Music: Adolphe Adam
Set & Costume Design: Jerome Kaplan
Live Accompaniment: City Chamber Orchestra Of Hong Kong
Conductor: Fayçal Karoui

Guest Appearances

Marianela Nuñez

Principal Dancer, The Royal Ballet

Hugo Marchand

Étoile, Paris Opera Ballet

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Victor Caixeta

International Ballet Star

Graduated from the Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin, Brazilian dancer Victor Caixeta joined the Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg in 2017 and was promoted to the rank of soloist in 2019. He relocated to the Netherlands in 2022 as first soloist with Dutch National Ballet, where he performed Raymonda and Sleeping Beauty partnering Russian star Olga Smirnova. Caixeta was promoted to principal in 2023 after his first performance of Swan Lake. In 2023/24 he debuted as Albrecht Giselle and performed all the classical ballets at the young age of 24. His broad repertoire makes him a very versatile dancer and one of the most talented dancers of his generation.

Born in Brazil, Victor Caixeta graduated from Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin, joined the Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg in 2017 and was promoted to soloist in 2019. He relocated to the Netherlands in 2022 as first soloist with Dutch National Ballet, where he performed Raymonda and Sleeping Beauty, partnering Russian star Olga Smirnova. Caixeta was promoted to principal in 2023 after his first performance of Swan Lake. In 2023/24 he debuted as Albrecht in Giselle and performed all the classical ballets by the young age of 24. His broad repertoire makes him very versatile and one of the most talented dancers of his generation.