Manon - English National Ballet

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From 2 January 2009 to 11 January 2009 at the London Coliseum in London

English National Ballet present Manon in London this Christmas

Innocent girl or femme fatale, Manon is young, beautiful and naïve, and she is in love. Caught between two men vying for her affection, Manon becomes entangled in a web of passion, love and vanity, unable to choose. Student Des Grieux offers a pure love, but the promises and opulence of Monsieur GM entice Manon to the life of a courtesan, with tragic consequences.

"Manon is staged around the world, to continuing acclaim, with ballerinas forming eager queues to try their artistry and their emotions as the irresistible, infuriating heroine" The Financial Times

Manon is arguably Kenneth MacMillan's masterpiece that thrilling brings to life Manon Lescaut, the 1731 novel by Abbé Prévost. Jules Massenet’s fascinating melodies accompany Manon as she weaves her way through the decadence and darkness of enlightened eighteenth century Paris, indulging in love, luxury and pleasure.

"There seems no end to the public's enthusiasm for MacMillan's steamy tale... and those luscious melodies will stick with you long after the curtain has dropped" The Times

This production of Manon in London is performed by English National Ballet's 67 dancers and symphony orchestra. This production was originally premiered by the Royal Danish Ballet in 2003, and is given its UK premiere by English National Ballet in 2008.