See Cuban gold and silver medallists in Joburg Ballet’s Coppélia
Ramiro Samón in his gold medal winning variation from Satanella at the 2014 South African International Ballet Competition in Cape Town in February. Photo by Pat Bromilow-Downing.
Bringing the top prize back to Johannesburg, senior gold medal winner from the recent South African International Ballet Competition, Ramiro Samón, rejoins the Joburg Ballet cast along with fellow Cuban and silver medallist, Javier Monier, as the company prepares for its production of Coppélia, opening at Joburg Theatre on 7 March 2014.
Both competition medallists will perform in the lead male role (as Franz) in classical ballet’s much-loved comedy, interchanging with Joburg Ballet’s other principal men such as Michael Revie, Jonathan Rodrigues, Carlos Santos and Randol Figueredo.
Joburg Ballet’s leading ladies to perform the role of Swanhilda will include prima ballerina Burnise Silvius and principals Shannon Glover, Angela Revie and Lindé Wessels. See the casting details and dates below.
Coppélia tells the story of an old toymaker who mistakenly believes he’s breathed life into his most beautiful mechanical doll, naturally with comical repercussions. The full cast of 40 dancers delivers all the romance, jealousy, intrigue and of course comedy that makes this ballet one of the much loved classics in the ballet world.
Javier Monier receives his silver medal in the senior classical division at the 2014 South African International Ballet Competition. Photo by Pat Bromilow-Downing.
Casting for Coppélia:
Casting for the roles of Swanhilda, Franz and Dr Coppelius are subject to change.
- Friday 7 March, 19:30: Burnise Silvius, Michael Revie, Jacob Mosehla.
- Saturday 8 March, 15:00: Shannon Glover, Ramiro Samón, Luis de Castro.
- Saturday 8 March, 19:30: Angela Revie, Javier Monier, Luis de Castro.
- Sunday 9 March, 11:00: Burnise Silvius, Michael Revie, Chase Bosch.
- Sunday 9 March, 15:00: Shannon Glover, Jonathan Rodrigues, James Fraser.
- Tuesday 11 March, 11:00: Lindé Wessels, Carlos Santos, Jacob Mosehla.
- Friday 14 March, 19:30: Angela Revie, Randol Figueredo, Luis de Castro.
- Saturday 15 March, 15:00: Burnise Silvius, Michael Revie, Chase Bosch.
- Sunday 16 March, 15:00: Shannon Glover, Jonathan Rodrigues, James Fraser.
- Tuesday 18 March, 11:00: Lindé Wessels, Carlos Santos, Chase Bosch.
- Friday 21 March, 19:30: Shannon Glover, Ramiro Samón, Jacob Mosehla.
- Saturday 22 March, 15:00: Burnise Silvius, Randol Figueredo, Luis de Castro.
- Sunday 23 March, 15:00: Angela Revie, Javier Monier, Jacob Mosehla.
Booking details:
Dates: 7 – 23 March 2014
Venue: The Mandela at Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
Tickets: From R100 to R450 via wwwJoburgTheatre.com
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