We were very kindly invited to the press night of GISELLE: REMIX at The Pleasance.
It’s an anarchic, punk reimagining of the classical ballet that subverts this timeless story of love, loss, revenge, redemption, and forgiveness.
In this queer, lip-sync cabaret retelling, Giselle is a hopeless romantic raised on a diet of Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore 1990’s rom-coms, who comes to realise that the real world of queer sex, hook-ups, and heartbreak is a far cry from Hollywood’s happily-ever-after.
What follows is a journey through shame, assimilation, anger, acceptance and – finally – liberation and joy. All performed to a soundtrack of queer icons ranging from Judy to SOPHIE.
GISELLE: REMIX was created by Pleasance Associate Artist Jack Sears and Royal Ballet Soloist Hannah Grennell. As a fan of ballet and dance in general, I was unsure what to expect. I left smiling. It’s a beautiful, thought-provoking, funny, but perfectly nuanced live performance piece.
Kit Green’s wonderful comedic timing had the entire audience laughing and Jack Sears stole my heart and broke it a few times during the show. The entire cast was superb, and there were some very touching moments between Kit and Jack, which were lovely.
It’s a very special show that has wide appeal, as it has the cabaret elements, the dance aspects all set to a soundtrack of unforgettable queer icons. It’s a great night out, a show with a message that will resonate with many, but also a show you will have the best time watching.
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GISELLE: REMIX is at The Pleasance for a three-week run (10th Apr—27th Apr). Kit Green, Jonny Woo, and Lavina Co-op will alternate throughout all performances.
Kit Green (performing 10-13th April)
Jonny Woo (performing 17, 24 & 25th April)
Lavinia Co-op (performing 18-20, 26 & 27th April)
You can find out more and get tickets here!
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