"Giselle" is a classical ballet that tells the poignant story of a young peasant girl, Giselle, 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.


There will be 5 performances in collaboration with UCT Symphony Orchestra, led by Brandon Phillips, on dates: 8 March @ 19h30, 14 March @ 19h30, 15 March at 14h30, 15 March at 19h30 and 16 March at 14h30 There will be 2 performances without recorded music, dates: 9 March at 14h30, and 12 March at 19h30

Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.

Duration: 2hrs; incl 30min interval
Age Restriction: no u4s