Manon

Manon is arguably Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece. Innocent girl or femme fatale, Manon is young, beautiful and naïve, and she is in love. Caught between two men vying for her affection, Manon becomes entangled in a web of passion, love and vanity, unable to choose. Student Renato des Grieux offers a pure love, but the promises and opulence of Monsieur G.M. entice Manon to the life of a courtesan.

Dark orchestral music accompanies Manon as she weaves her way through the decadence and darkness of eighteenth century Paris, indulging in love, luxury and pleasure. Although she finally chooses love over the material pleasures, Manon pays the ultimate price for her corruption.

Performed by English National Ballet’s 64 dancers and symphony orchestra, this production of Manon was premiered by the Royal Danish Ballet in 2003, and is given its UK premiere by English National Ballet in 2008.

Matinee Performances: 23rd, 25th and 26th October

Venue

Bristol Hippodrome, Central Bristol

Dates

Date 22 Oct 2008 - 26 Oct 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Follow signs to City centre. M5-Junction 18; M4 Junction 19 and follow M32 to its termination and then signs to City centre.

Public Transport Directions

All local buses stop on the centre where theatre is situated. Taxi rank situated outside venue. Transfers from Bristol Temple Meads via nos 8 and 9 buses.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• On Bus Route

Payment Methods

• Booking essential

Establishment Features

• Accept coach parties
• Cater for groups