Ballet Philippines dances to 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

Pia Ranada
Posted on 02/05/2013 1:29 PM  | Updated 02/05/2013 5:56 PM

SEASON OPENER. Ballet Philippines opens the year with one of the best loved stories from William Shakespeare. Image from the Ballet Philippines Facebook pageSEASON OPENER. Ballet Philippines opens the year with one of the best loved stories from William Shakespeare. Image from the Ballet Philippines Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines - Ballet Philippines gave Rappler a behind-the-curtains peek at the open rehearsals of their newest ballet production, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Interviews with artistic director Paul Morales, choreographer Carlo Pacis, cast members and Ballet Philippines president Margie Moran-Floirendo reveal a modern twist to the Shakespeare classic.

Audiences can look forward to a neo-Asian fairyland, modern dance steps and, of course, a timeless love story everyone can enjoy during this month of hearts.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will show at the CCP Main Theater from February 15 to 17 with an afternoon and evening show on each day.

Tickets are at P200, P500, P600, P1,000 and P1,200.

To buy tickets, you can call Ballet Philippines at 551-0221 or 551-1003. You can also visit Ticketworld or call 891-9999. - Rappler.com


(Videography and editing by Franz Lopez)


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