Casting announced for leading roles

Joburg Ballet opens a bumper 2018 year in sizzling style when the company brings South African choreographer Veronica Paeper’s production of Carmen to Joburg Theatre for ten performances from 6 to 15 April. Joburg Ballet will perform to live orchestral accompaniment for the first time in many years, when the launched Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) takes its place in the orchestra pit, bringing to life composer Georges Bizet’s famous music.

Last seen on the Johannesburg stage eight years ago, Paeper’s acclaimed full-length ballet returns to showcase a new generation of Joburg Ballet stars in the roles of Carmen and Don José in this searing story of passion and betrayal under the Spanish sun.

Of the season’s four ballerinas sharing the title role, Shannon Glover and Sanmarie Kreuzhuber will return to a role they first danced several years ago while Claudia Monja and Monike Cristina are making their debuts as Carmen.  Carmen’s lover Don Jose will be danced by Ruan Galdino (with Glover), Leusson Muniz (with both Monja and Kreuzhuber) and Revil Yon (with Cristina). *Full performance casting below.

Joburg Ballet’s CEO Esther Nasser welcomes the company’s association with the JPO adding, “No matter how fine a ballet company is, dancing to a live orchestra brings a dynamic brilliance and dramatic force to performances. Joburg Ballet is thrilled to be working with the JPO in an association that brings two of Johannesburg’s most applauded artistic companies together.”

Speaking on behalf of the orchestra, JPO artistic director and CEO Bongani Tembe said, “The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra is excited by the new collaboration with Joburg Ballet. Both organizations share the mission of enriching the local community by offering high calibre productions, implementing education initiatives and offering performance opportunities to a wide range of artists.”

Joburg Ballet offers a range of affordable ticketing options for Carmen, including half price on opening night, the popular Early Bird Special offering 30% off all full price seats booked before 11 February, two budget priced morning matinees with all seats just R100 and discounts for pensioners and groups.

Carmen: Performance Casting (Subject to change)

Friday 6 April at 19:30: Claudia Monja and Leusson Muniz

Saturday 7 April at 15:00: Shannon Glover and Ruan Galdino

Saturday 7 April at 19:30: Monike Cristina and Revil Yon

Sunday 8 April at 15:00: Claudia Monja and Leusson Muniz

Tuesday 10 April at 11:00: Monike Cristina and Revil Yon

Wednesday 11 April at 11:00: Sanmarie Kreuzhuber and Leusson Muniz

Friday 13 April at 19:30: Claudia Monja and Leusson Muniz

Saturday 14 April at 15:00: Shannon Glover and Ruan Galdino

Saturday 14 April at 19:30: Sanmarie Kreuzhuber and Leusson Muniz

Sunday 15 April at 15:00: Shannon Glover and Ruan Galdino

Carmen:

Joburg Theatre

Dates, Times, Prices:

Friday 6 April at 19:30 – Half Price: R100, R138, R188, R205, R238

Saturday 7 April, Friday 13 April, Saturday 14 April at 19:30

Saturday 7 April, Sunday 8 April, Saturday 14 April, Sunday 15 April at  15:00

– Early Bird 30% off until 11 February: R140, R193, R263, R287, R333;

Standard Prices from 12 February: R200, R275, R375, R410, R475

Tuesday 10 April & Wednesday 11 April at 11:00 – All tickets R100

Book now at Joburg Theatre Box Office; or tel. 0861 670 670; or online at www.joburgtheatre.com or www.webtickets.co.za

Images by Lauge Sorensen

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