Joburg Ballet is thrilled to announce that the company’s award-winning production of La Traviata – The Ballet is coming to the stunning Teatro at Montecasino for the first time, offering a short season of just five performances from 2 to 4 August.
About the Performance
Winner of a 2021 Naledi Theatre Award, La Traviata – The Ballet is celebrated as one of the finest works by renowned choreographer Veronica Paeper, South Africa’s leading figure in classical ballet. Known for her full-length story ballets, Paeper has crafted a deeply moving portrayal of a woman who sacrifices everything for love, set to the unforgettable music of Verdi’s opera, arranged and adapted for ballet by composer Allan Stephenson.
Originally created in Cape Town in 1990, this production has enchanted audiences both locally and internationally, with critics praising it as “outstanding,” “graceful, passionate, and ravishingly romantic,” and “an utterly compelling production.”
Performance Schedule and Casts
La Traviata – The Ballet will feature four different casts in the leading roles across five performances:
- Friday, 2 August at 20h00: Shannon Glover and Marlon Sales (Shannon Glover’s 20th anniversary performance)
- Saturday, 3 August at 15h00: Nicole Ferreira-Dill and Bruno Miranda
- Saturday, 3 August at 20h00: Monike Cristina and Ruan Galdino
- Sunday, 4 August at 11h00: Tammy Higgins and Revil Yon
- Sunday, 4 August at 15h00: Shannon Glover and Marlon Sales
This year marks principal dancer Shannon Glover’s 20th anniversary with Joburg Ballet. To celebrate, an onstage tribute will be held at the end of the opening night performance on Friday, 2 August.
A Message from Joburg Ballet
Commenting on the return of La Traviata – The Ballet to Johannesburg, Joburg Ballet CEO Elroy Fillis-Bell expressed, “We’re delighted to bring this magnificent ballet to the Teatro at Montecasino for the first time and to have Veronica Paeper, the doyenne of South African choreographers, with us to restage one of her most distinguished works. It’s a privilege to have Veronica working with our beautiful dancers in bringing this searing story of love and sacrifice to the stage. It’s also the perfect ballet to mark Shannon Glover’s 20th anniversary with Joburg Ballet, as Shannon returns to a role she has danced with great distinction in previous seasons.”
Ticket Information
- Normal Prices: R220, R300, R410, R450
- Discounts:
- Tsogo Sun Platinum: 20%
- Friends of the Ballet: 20%
- Children (4-7): 15%
- Pensioners: 15%
- Tsogo Sun Gold: 10%
- Groups of 10+: 10%
Where: Teatro at Montecasino
Book Now: www.webtickets.co.za
Don’t Miss Out
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of ballet or a lover of compelling theatre, La Traviata – The Ballet promises an unforgettable experience filled with passion, grace, and romance. Secure your tickets now and be part of this enchanting performance.
