THUMBELINA Ballet Returns for Easter Weekend Fun

After an enormously successful opening season last year, THUMBELINA, the ballet, returns to Artscape over the Easter weekend. Due to huge public demand, three exclusive performances have been scheduled in the Artscape Opera House, two on Sat 4 April and one on Sunday 5 April.

Based on the enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, THUMBELINA tells the story of the little princess and her journey from being born in an acorn to marrying her handsome fairy prince, Cornelius. True to the original story, the stage comes alive with jitterbugs, ice fairies, lovebirds, mice and chickens, performed by young ballet dancers from across the Cape Peninsula. Added to this, audiences can look forward to outstanding characterisations of a very pushy Mrs Toad who tries extremely hard for Thumbelina to fall in love with her goofy son, as well as a very sauve performance by the wealthy Mr Mole.

The role of Thumbelina will be danced by Elizabeth Nienaber, Meghan Henegan and Cleo Ames and the role of the dashing Prince Cornelius by Ivan Boonzaaier, Craig Pedro and Conrad Nusser.

A Cape Town City Ballet Youth Project, the production was choreographed by Cape Town City Ballet's Artistic Director, Robin van Wyk.

Booking for THUMBELINA is at Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695. Tickets cost from R80 - R110.