Joburg Theatre, 29 September to 8 October 2023
Joburg Ballet hosts two of the world’s major international ballet stars when Marianela Nunez and Vadim Muntagirov of The Royal Ballet take the leading roles in Don Quixote at the Joburg Theatre in October 2023.
Nunez, in her SA debut, and Muntagirov, performing in Johannesburg for the first time, dance on Friday 6 October at 19:00 and Sunday 8 October at 14:00. The other performances during the 8-performance season from 29 September to 8 October feature Joburg Ballet dancers Tammy Higgins and Revil Yon, Monike Cristina and Ivan Domiciano, and Darragh Hourrides and Ruan Galdino. The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra plays for all performances except Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 October at 11:00.
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Set in the bustling Spanish port of Barcelona, Don Quixote tells the story of beautiful, audacious Kitri and her love for the dashing but poor Basilio. Her father, however, has more ambitious plans for his headstrong daughter, hoping to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. In the end, love conquers all.
Commenting on the visit by Marianela Nunez and Vadim Muntagirov, Joburg Ballet CEO Esther Nasser said: “Joburg Ballet is thrilled to have engaged Ms Nunez and Mr. Muntagirov for Don Quixote. They were scheduled to appear with the company in March 2020 but the pandemic intervened. Now, three-and-a-half years later, South African audiences have the opportunity to watch one of ballet’s most acclaimed partnerships on the stage of the Joburg Theatre. Our grateful thanks go to The Michel Tesson Trust and Friends of the Ballet for the generous support which has helped make the season of Don Quixote possible.”
Italy-based SA ballet producer Angela Malan, who will stage Don Quixote for Joburg Ballet, said: “Few ballets equal Don Quixote in capturing classical ballet at its most exuberant and dazzling and I am looking forward to working with Joburg Ballet in bringing this scintillating classic to life. It is the perfect ballet to introduce Marianela Nunez and Vadim Muntagirov to Johannesburg audiences as well as to showcase Joburg Ballet’s own wonderful dancers.”
Joburg Ballet is delighted that dancers from WGRUV Dance Company will augment Joburg Ballet for Don Quixote. Sharing the stage with WGRUV Dance Company aligns with Joburg Ballet’s ongoing endeavours to forge closer ties between the ballet company and the broader dance community.
Ticket Information
Nunez/Muntagirov: R650, R550, R500, R360, R260 (no discounts)
Early Bird: R406, R347, R315, R231, R168
Standard Prices: R580, R495, R450, R330, R240
Half Price Opening Night: R290, R248, R225, R165, R120
Morning Price: All R110
Other discounts: Friends of the Ballet 35%; Pensioners 15%; Groups of 10+ 10%; Children 4-7 50%
Booking: Joburg Theatre Box Office; 0861 670 670; www.joburgtheatre.com. Patrons can also book via the Nedbank app and at selected Pick n Pay stores (full list at www.webtickets.co.za/pnpoutlets.aspx)