Synopsis
Forget thatched roofs, forests filled with Willis and white tutus! Johan Inger’s Giselle, which returns to the Palais Garnier three years after IMPASSE entered the repertoire, is inspired by the famous romantic ballet but revisits it in a more contemporary dramaturgy.
Whilst in Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot’s original version, Giselle was a peasant girl and Bathilde a princess, here the two women, both in love with Albrecht, are a free spirit and a lucid observer. Yet they are confronted with the same turmoil, including jealousy and revenge.
Set to a new musical composition by Grégoire Hetzel, the Swedish choreographer evokes maternal love, friendship and passion throughout the two acts. Emphasising feminine strength, desire and loss, he shows two sides of love: its beauty and its destructive power.
Duration : 1h50 with 1 interval
Artists
Creation
Creative team
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Johan Inger Choreography and set design -
Grégoire Hetzel Music (1972) -
Bregje van Balen Costume design -
Tom Visser Lighting design -
Greet Van Poek Dramaturgy
With the Paris Opera Étoiles, First Soloists and Corps de Ballet
Recorded music by the Paris Opera Orchestra
Media
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Les Grands Entretiens - Giselle
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Access and services
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
Calculate my routeCar park
Parking Q-Park Edouard VII and Q-Park Meyerbeer 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin 75009 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
Calculate my routeCar park
Parking Q-Park Edouard VII and Q-Park Meyerbeer 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin 75009 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price
-
Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
-
Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
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