Classic Movies at the Opera House: Starstruck - Gene Kelly's Love Letter to Ballet

Inspired by Gene Kelly’s iconic work in Hollywood Starstruck winner of the 2022 Best Dance Film Award at the National Dance Awards brings an immersive theatrical experience in which audiences around the world can escape with us to the glamour and grace of Paris 1960. One of the first choreographers to bring the ‘American style’ to Europe the legendary Gene Kelly was invited to create an original work for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960. His jazzy joyful Pas de Dieux was highly acclaimed at the time as ‘a breath of fresh air’ but has been rarely performed since. It has now been given a new set of wings for its life on stage and screen. In collaboration with Kelly’s widow Patricia Ward Kelly Scottish Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson and designer Lez Brotherston (The Snow Queen The Secret Theatre) have lovingly revived the original ballet and added a delightful new twist. You’ll be transported into the world where jazz meets ballet and the stars align.

The Star Ballerina / Aphrodite - Sophie Martin Choreographer / Zeus - Christopher Harrison Pianist / Eros - Bruno Micchiardi Sweetheart Woman / Girl with Ponytail - Roseanna Leney Stagehand - Nicholas Shoesmith Run Time: 1 hour

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