October Performance: Ballet worth travelling and going to

DANCE (photo: dansehallerne.dk)
DANCE (photo: dansehallerne.dk)

Bliss Point
Oct 19-21; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; 40-125kr,teaterbilleter.dk

The constant chase for more is at the centre of this dramatic production exploring the human pursuit of happiness. See how corrupting pleasure, manipulation, excess and instinct are to humans

 


BALLET (photo by Costin Radu)
BALLET (photo by Costin Radu)

The Fantasy Traveller
Oct 10-14; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 75-295kr, kglteater.dk

Let yourself fall into the wonderland of a child’s mind in this ballet of monsters, pirates and air balloons. Royal Danish Theatre Ballet School students perform in this enchanted journey.


 

OPERA (photo by Johan Persson)
OPERA (photo by Johan Persson)

Boulevard Solitude
Oct 1-25; Store Scene, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; 95-595kr, kglteater.dk

Henze’s first opera tells the story of love at first sight set in France immediately after World War Two, using cinematics, jazz music and dance. French conductor Jérémie Rhorer directs.

OPERA (photo: kulturnatten.dk)
OPERA (photo: kulturnatten.dk)

Light And Sound
Oct 9; Thorvaldsens Museum, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, Cph K; 90kr; kulturnatten.dk

The museum’s contribution to Kulturnatten 2015 is a water-themed light and sound display including the museum’s facade. Buy a 90kr Culture Pass from 7-Elevens, libraries and cultural centres.

BALLET (photo by Paata Vardanashvili)
BALLET (photo by Paata Vardanashvili)

Dans2Go
Oct 22-29; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 200-245kr, kglteater.dk

Enjoy three works: Tchaikovsky’s enchanting ballet classic Swan Lake, tutus galore in White Adagio, and a radical new dance from Tilman O’Donnell. Annual and affordable, Dans2Go appeals to experts and first-timers alike.


 




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