Russian Ballerina to come to Galway
Thu, Mar 19, 2015
LEADING RUSSIAN ballerina Svetlana Robos is coming to Galway in August to give a week-long ballet masterclass.
Read more ...Two-day puppet workshop in Galway
Thu, Nov 06, 2014
A TWO-DAY puppet workshop will be held in Galway by ALâ Theatre and Clarecare in conjunction with Artes and Grodzki Theatre, Poland.
Read more ...Saucy fun with The Dirty Circus
Thu, Oct 16, 2014
SHIR MADNESS, possibly the hottest name in Irish burlesque right now, will be among the acts taking to the stage when The Dirty Circus descends on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway.
Read more ...Galway is very close to the hearts of the Perm company
Thu, Oct 24, 2013
It has been six years since the Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet last visited Galway so needless to say there is great excitement about the company’s forthcoming return to the Town Hall with their staging of Giselle. One of the greatest Romantic ballets, Giselle is visually captivating and hauntingly beautiful. In the Perm Ballet’s production of this perennial classic, glorious costumes coupled with stunning sets and superb dancers guarantee a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
As always, a key figure in making the Perm State Ballet’s visit happen is Galway ballet teacher Regina Rogers. Ahead of the company’s much-anticipated return to the city, she reflected on her relationship with the Perm while looking forward to Giselle. “The challenges and logistical problems in bringing them here are pretty massive when you consider that Perm is in Siberia, 800 miles east of Moscow,” Regina begins. “Bringing a company of its size with all its baggage carts is pretty expensive so it’s a terrific coup for Galway and the Town Hall that we’re getting them back again.
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