Ballet Ireland puts the magic into Coppélia
Dick O’Riordan: Léo Delibes’s score updated to modern times
Ballet Ireland’s Coppélia
Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
Richard Branson is driving an enormous red lorry around Ireland promising everyone: “Here comes the magic.” I have no idea what he has in the back, but could it be the entire Ballet Ireland ballet troupe on its way to provincial venues during its autumn tour?
This was a truly magical performance from Ireland’s national ballet company, the only regret being we do not see more of ...