Akram Khans Giselle

Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance Akram Khans Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo dancing the role of Giselle one of a community of migrant workers cast out of their jobs in a condemned garment factory The classic story of love betrayal and redemption has been reimagined in this stunning new version with sets and costumes by AcademyAward winning designer Tim Yip Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon an ominous gothic The Observer adaptation of Adolphe Adams original score by composer Vincenzo Lamagna and performed by English National Ballet Philharmonicdramaturgy from Ruth Little and lighting design from Tony Awardwinner Mark Henderson Filmed live at the Liverpool Empire in October 2017 Akram Khans Giselle is directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon