Why The Royal Ballet love dancing Coppélia

A classic returns to the Royal Ballet repertory with Coppélia– a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole Company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful storybook world to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family.

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[Myanai]

Marianella is so sweet! And her nickname for Vadim, "Vadream", is just precious xD <3

[Emmareads]

Marianela and Vadream are the absolute dream team. Both just have that expert, crisp technique which allows them to dance so freely. They bring out the absolute best in each other.

[katwil]

I love Marianela in every role she does. She's just so lovely in every way.

[pinkwings]

“Franz is young and naughty, so I’m just being me” Vadim?? Sweet prince Vadim? I refuse to believe it.

[alassante]

I feel like every ROH version of a classic becomes my favorite version whenever I watch it - especially if it has Marianela in it! This is such a beautiful and funny production, honestly. I couldn't stop laughing in the second act! Utterly brilliant!

[hippolyte]

I love love love Gary Avis. I hope he never retire from ROH.

[sandynwlv]

Gary Avis is the BEST Dr Coppelius ever! No other Dr Coppelius' performance comes even close to his. I have seen this ballet on DVD numerous times and I still laugh at his scenes with Swanilda (beautiful Marianela, stunning as always!) and Franz (Vadim: what more can one say about him? He is sheer perfection!). It's such a joyous ballet -- just what we need at this time of separation from family, friends ... and theatre!

[nicolehourcade]

I was in London, 2 days ago to see that fantastic performance.The main dancers amaze me.Nunez is an outstanding dancer very expressive and

[maddie]

Had the pleasure of seeing this cast on 29th November. Sensational. As others have said, please, please release this on DVD! Marianela is fabulously funny in this, from miming she wants to get the peasant girl dancing with Franz to eye-rolling at him mid-doll impression when he's passed out drunk in the toymaker's house. Spot on. This also being the same person who starred in the gorgeous televised version of Swan Lake last year makes her talent and versatility even more apparent.

[bisma]

i love this pairing 😭 wish i could see them live in my life

[romanmykyta]

12 year old Marinela - already a ballerina!

[aim-to-misbehave]

I watched this at the cinema on Tuesday - my first ROH cinema screening. I just desperately wanted to see Marianela dance this entire ballet, and it was well worth it. She is *beautiful* and I love her, and her partnership with Vadim is wonderful to watch. The extra behind-the-scenes bits and commentary (Anita Rani and Darcey Bussell) were fantastic as well.

[RaylinRecords]

This ballet is so beautiful and whimsical. When Offenbach created an opera based on this ballet, I think he created a beautiful masterpiece. From an Opera perspective, the Doll Song is one of my favorite arias to sing. It's such a joy to see the original ballet. So fun!

[maryoleary]

This ballet has the most beautiful music.
(I do feel a bit sorry for the shopkeeper though).

[Boba]

"Vadream", says Mariabella :)

[kseniadostanic]

this is just so graceful.Yes i am a ballet dancer

[bailaprincesitaUK]

Can't wait to see it on New Year's eve!!!

[marionbayley]

I was devastated not to be able to see his on Tuesday.
Please, please release this performance on dvd or stream it!

[herrbrucvald]

Marianela at 12? omg---she's dancing like she does now! holy $%#@!