Joburg Theatre, 30 June to 9 July 2023
An impressive line-up of dancers has been announced for the leading and supporting roles with several debut performances scheduled during the season.
As Juliet, Shannon Glover returns to a role she has danced previously while audiences can look forward to debuts from Nicole Ferreira-Dill, Monike Cristina and Chloé Blair. Revil Yon, Armando Barros, Ruan Galdino and Gabriel Fernandes will be dancing Romeo for the first time.
Shannon Glover and Revil Yon
Romeo and Juliet also showcases several supporting roles which this season include Gabriel Fernandes, Ruan Galdino and Armando Barros as Tybalt, and Ruan Galdino, Ivan Domiciano, Tumelo Lekana and Luhle Mtati as Mercutio. Performance cast dates to be announced.
Joburg Ballet has invited Vuyani Dance Theatre, Jozi Dance Company and the Joburg Ballet Academy to appear with Joburg Ballet in Romeo and Juliet, giving added grandeur to the scenes that call for a large cast such as the ballroom and the acts set in Verona’s city squares.
Monike Cristina and Gabriel Fernandes Joburg Ballet offers a range of attractive booking discounts including Half Price Opening Night (50% discount), Early Bird booking (30% discount applicable to bookings made from 13 to 26 April), Morning Matinees (R110 throughout), Friends of the Ballet members (35% discount), Pensioners (15% discount), Groups 10+ (10% discount) and Children 4-7 (50% discount). Discounts cannot be combined.
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Nicole Ferreira-Dill and Armando Barros
Chloé Blair and Ruan Galdino Joburg Ballet’s third season for 2023 will feature the full-length Don Quixote at the Joburg Theatre from Friday 29 October. In presenting Joburg Ballet’s sizzling production of this comedy ballet classic this year, the company will be bringing back to the stage the ballet that had to be cancelled after just four performances in 2020 due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shannon Glover and Ruan Galdino