English Youth Ballet presents Coppélia
15 August 2025 - 16 August 2025ABOUT
The charming story of Coppélia follows the escapades of the dreamy Franz and how he comically falls in love with a beautiful, life-like doll. The doll – Coppélia – is created by the eccentric, yet mysterious inventor, Dr Coppelius. The hilarious plot thickens when Franz’s jealous lover, Swanhilda, takes her friends on an adventure into the spooky house of the mad inventor to confront her rival. Of course, the story ends happily after the truth is uncovered. The whole town joins the most extravagant wedding celebration for the smitten Franz and Swanhilda.
Now entering its 28th year, English Youth Ballet has gained in popularity and has an established a formidable reputation for classic and dramatic productions of the famous full-length classical ballets.
DETAILS
Fri 15 August, 7.30pm
Sat 16 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £27.50 - £29.50, Over 60s: £26 - £28, Child: £26 - £28
Groups of 9+: £23
Discounts: Friends Members & NHS
ABOUT THE VENUE
Set in the centre of Weston-super-Mare, The Playhouse programme of events includes around 350 performances a year, attracting over 110,000 customers to the venue. The quality, range and diversity of the events has established the theatre as the home of live entertainment in Weston - from comedy to ballet, kids shows to live music. Plus the theatre regularly sees local schools and performing arts groups take to the stage for their annual productions and dance festivals.
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