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DANCE NEWS: English National Ballet Brings Akram Khan's "Giselle" to BAM with Star-Studded Principal Cast

Tamara Rojo Dances the Title Role in Two Performances on June 8 and 11, 2022

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the principal cast for the New York premiere of the English National Ballet (ENB)'s Giselle, directed and choreographed by Akram Khan. 

English National Ballet in Akram Khan's Giselle; photo by Laurent Liotardo 

Joining ENB's Artistic Director and Lead Principal Tamara Rojo in the principal cast are Aitor Arrieta, Isaac Hernández, and James Streeter as ALBRECHT; Jeffrey Cirio, Daniel McCormick, and Erik Woolhouse as HILARION; Fernanda Oliveira and Erina Takahashi as GISELLE; and as MYRTHA, Isabelle Brouwers and Stina Quagebeur who originated the role.

English National Ballet in Akram Khan's Giselle; photo by Laurent Liotardo 

This fresh, stunning, and contemporary take on one of the greatest Romantic ballets in history weaves themes of social inequality and otherness into a treasured tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Erina Takahashi in Akram Khan's Giselle; photo by Laurent Liotardo

A cast of almost 50 dancers thrills with powerful imagery and mesmerizing choreography. With a new “ominous, gothic” score (The Observer) by Vincenzo Lamagna adapted from Adolphe Adam’s original composition, the production features spectacular sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and atmospheric lighting design by Mark Henderson that creates the rich world of Khan’s timely reimagining: a condemned factory haunted by vengeful ghosts and collective female rage.

James Streeter in Akram Khan's Giselle; photo by Laurent Liotardo

Principal Cast Schedule

June 8

Giselle: Tamara Rojo
Albrecht: Isaac Hernández
Hilarion: Jeffrey Cirio
Myrtha: Stina Quagebeur

June 9

Giselle: Erina Takahashi
Albrecht: James Streeter
Hilarion: Erik Woolhouse
Myrtha: Isabelle Brouwers

June 10

Giselle: Fernanda Oliveira
Albrecht: Aitor Arrieta
Hilarion: Daniel McCormick
Myrtha: Stina Quagebeur

June 11 (2pm)

Giselle: Erina Takahashi
Albrecht: James Streeter
Hilarion: Erik Woolhouse
Myrtha: Isabelle Brouwers

June 11 (7:30pm)

Giselle: Tamara Rojo
Albrecht: Isaac Hernández
Hilarion: Jeffrey Cirio
Myrtha: Stina Quagebeur

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) announces today the principal cast for the New York premiere of the English National Ballet’s (ENB) Giselle, directed and choreographed by Akram Khan.Joining ENB's Artistic Director and Lead Principal in the principal cast are Aitor Arrieta, Isaac Hernández, and James Streeteras ALBRECHT; Jeffrey Cirio, Daniel McCormick, and Erik Woolhouse as HILARION; Fernanda Oliveiraand Erina Takahashias GISELLE; and as MYRTHA, Isabelle Brouwersand Stina Quagebeurwho originated the role.This fresh, stunning, and contemporary take on one of the greatest Romantic ballets in history weaves themes of social inequality and otherness into a treasured tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.A cast of almost 50 dancers thrills with powerful imagery and mesmerizing choreography.With a new “ominous, gothic” score (The Observer) byVincenzo Lamagna adapted from Adolphe Adam’s original composition, the production features spectacular sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)and atmospheric lighting design by Mark Henderson that creates the rich world of Khan’s timely reimagining: a condemned factory haunted by vengeful ghosts and collective female rage.Principal Cast ScheduleJune 8Giselle: Tamara RojoAlbrecht: Isaac HernándezHilarion: Jeffrey CirioMyrtha: Stina QuagebeurJune 9Giselle: Erina TakahashiAlbrecht: James StreeterHilarion: Erik WoolhouseMyrtha: Isabelle

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irected and choreographed by Akram Khan.Joining ENB's Artistic Director and Lead Principal in the principal cast are Aitor Arrieta, Isaac Hernández, and James Streeteras ALBRECHT; Jeffrey Cirio, Daniel McCormick, and Erik Woolhouse as HILARION; Fernanda Oliveiraand Erina Takahashias GISELLE; and as MYRTHA, Isabelle Brouwersand Stina Quagebeurwho originated the role.This fresh, stunning, and contemporary take on one of the greatest Romantic ballets in history weaves themes of social inequality and otherness into a treasured tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.A cast of almost 50 dancers thrills with powerful imagery and mesmerizing choreography.With a new “ominous, gothic” score (The Observer) byVincenzo Lamagna adapted from Adolphe Adam’s original composition, the production features spectacular sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)and atmospheric lighting design by Mark Henderson that creates the rich world of Khan’s timely reimagining: a condemned factory haunted by vengeful ghosts and collective female rage.Principal Cast ScheduleJune 8Giselle: Tamara RojoAlbrecht: Isaac HernándezHilarion: Jeffrey CirioMyrtha: Stina QuagebeurJune 9Giselle: Erina TakahashiAlbrecht: James StreeterHilarion: Erik WoolhouseMyrtha: Isabelle

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