Travel to a faraway land for the adventures of a dashing pirate, Conrad, and his feisty girlfriend Medora. Will they outfox evil schemers and find happiness on the high seas?
From a vibrant market square to a moonlit cave and a lavish palace, get swept away by this epic ballet escapade.
English National Ballet’s Le Corsaire is “hugely enjoyable entertainment” (The Daily Telegraph). Expect a swashbuckling romp, full of thrilling dancing by a brilliant cast of performers, with gorgeous decors and costumes created by Hollywood’s Bob Ringwood, all set to a romantic score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
English National Ballet is the only UK company to perform this classic story ballet. Our extravagant production, staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, has enthralled audiences and received rave reviews across the world, including Paris and Tokyo.
“A roaring, madcap success.”
Financial Times
“Glorious, unabashed fun.”
Evening Standard
“A riot of colours.”
The Guardian
“Fabulously entertaining. Alina Cojocaru is a blissful Medora, flying through the choreography with sparkling, flirtatious élan.”
The Observer
Cast
Medora Alina Cojocaru
Conrad Vadim Muntagirov
Gulnare Erina Takahashi
Lankendem Dmitri Gruzdyev
Ali Junor Souza
Birbanto Yonah Acosta
Pasha Michael Coleman
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In 2016, English National Ballet became the first UK company in 60 years to perform on the Palais Garnier stage with Le Corsaire. Get behind the scenes with Michael Nunn & William Trevitt’s documentary about the production, following the Company as it prepares to make history.