Sunderland Empire
The charming story of Coppélia follows the escapades of the dreamy Franz and how he falls in love with a beautiful, life-like doll.
The doll – Coppélia – is created by the eccentric, yet mysterious inventor, Dr Coppelius. The hilarious plot thickens when Franz’s jealous lover, Swanhilda, takes her friends on an adventure into the spooky house of the mad inventor to confront her rival. Of course, the story ends happily after the truth is uncovered. The whole town joins the most extravagant wedding celebration for the smitten Franz and Swanhilda.
Talented young dancers supported by some of the world’s finest principal dancers- Sunday Express
English Youth Ballet is a triumph- Dance Europe
Every member of the audience left the theatre with a smile on their face, for the show from start to finish was a joy to watch- Eastern Daily Press
The choreography is adapted from Arthur Saint-Léon’s exquisite original. The adaptation has been created by Director Miss Janet Lewis and her team of international principal artists who coach the young dancers. Much of Leo Delibes’ beautiful orchestral score to the ballet will be instantly recognized. The stage designs for the ballet are by Sebastian Petit and the costume designs are by Keith Bish.
Cast and Creatives
Janet Lewis MBE – EYB Director
Dominic Marshall – EYB Associate Director
Julianne Rice Oxley – EYB Rehearsal Director
EYB Principal Artists - Olivia Trevelyan-Richards, Ann Wall, Lindsey Fraser, Joshua Webb, Scott Butterworth and Rupert Bond.
Sunderland Empire
Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire Theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.
Sunderland Empire
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