Overview
Dada Masilo's Giselle
April 12-14, 2018
The Wallis presents
Dada Masilo’s GISELLE
Co-commissioned by The Joyce Theater’s Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work; the Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College; la Biennale de la danse de Lyon 2018; Sadler’s Wells with music composed by Philip MillerA young girl dies after having been betrayed by a man. She cannot rest in peace and is transformed into a wili, a ghost with a desire for dance - and revenge. Acclaimed South African choreographer Dada Masilo, who stunned audiences around the world with her feminist revisions of Carmen, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake, takes on another classic in her distinctive style of African dance and classical ballet performed at astonishing speed.
“The rising star is only getting started.” - CNN
Run Time: 65 minutes including a 5 minute "technical break" after 45 minutes.
Mature content, language and nudity. Recommended for ages 14+
The Wallis presents
Dada Masilo’s GISELLE
Co-commissioned by The Joyce Theater’s Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work; the Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College; la Biennale de la danse de Lyon 2018; Sadler’s Wells with music composed by Philip Miller
“The rising star is only getting started.” - CNN
Run Time: 65 minutes including a 5 minute "technical break" after 45 minutes.
Mature content, language and nudity. Recommended for ages 14+
