Three masters, one stage: ‘Peter and the Wolf' and ‘Little Red Riding Hood' hit the stage this August
To be directed by Ballet Philippines' Mikhail Martynyuk, Little Red Riding Hood will be a full-length ballet that features the compositions of French conductor Camille Saint-Saens and Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and promises a family-friendly approach to the beloved classic. 'Around the world, there are hundreds of versions of Little Red Riding Hood . We'll be reimagining our version to be more playful… We can't have the wolf eat the grandmother on stage,' says Martynyuk with a laugh.
Ballet Philippines' Peter and the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood runs for five performances from August 1 to 3, 2025, at the Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque. For more information, visit their social media pages.
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