‘Coppélia' ballet thrills Durban audience
The show tells a sweet story about love, fun and magic that everyone can enjoy.
Presented by The Playhouse Company, the performance features the talented Cape Town City Ballet, with music by the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kirstél Paterson stars as the lively Swanhilda, Jordan Roelfze plays the charming Franz and Leusson Muniz is Dr Coppélius, the quirky inventor.
Conductor Brandon Phillips led the orchestra, adding beautiful music and feeling to every scene.
Hannah Ward appeared as Prayer. In some shows, Maryana Pobuta played Swanhilda, Axton Green was Franz, and Caitlin Smith took on Prayer.
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