Coppélia
Now Closed
Booking Period
- Show Opened
- 15th Mar 2012
- Booking Until
- 18th Mar 2012
Running Time
Age Restrictions
No under 5s.
What's it all about?
What's at the heart of a woman? Eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppélius wants to know and he is planning to bring his mechanical doll, Coppélia, to life - he just needs the right spell.
When Dr. Coppélius leaves Coppélia on his workshop balcony she causes quite a stir in the village. Particularly in the heart of red-blooded young lover Franz and the jealous mind of his real-life fiancee Swanilda - who has mistaken the mannequin for a crying, talking, sleeping, walking rival.
With a wild mix of abracadabra and some mischievous maidens, comic chaos is riotously unleashed when humans and automatons collide in Dr.Coppélius's spooky toyshop. Peter Wright's enchanting family friendly production of this joyous and witty ballet is an ever-popular celebration of love, with a sparkling score and breathtaking choreography.
Who's in it?
The company of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, formed in 1990, perform this piece about the original living doll. They have toured worldwide and are one of the most talented and praised dance companies in the country.
