BALLET & DANCE
The Return Project (London Performances 2025)
GisellePerformances in Fukuoka and Hyogo
SCHEDULE
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Sat, 14 November 2026 , 14:00
Performance Venue: FUKUOKA CIVIC HALL
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Sun, 15 November 2026 , 14:00
Performance Venue: FUKUOKA CIVIC HALL
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Sat, 23 January 2027 , 14:00
Performance Venue: Hyogo Performing Arts Center
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Sun, 24 January 2027 , 14:00
Performance Venue: Hyogo Performing Arts Center
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2026/2027 SEASON
14 Nov, 2026 - 24 Jan, 2027 ( 4 Performances )
Official Sponsor:
Supported by:
FUKUOKA CIVIC HALL
November 14th and 15th, 2026
Presented by New National Theatre Tokyo
Co-presented by Fukuoka city culture and arts foundation
Hyogo Performing Arts Center
January 23rd and 24th, 2027
Presented by New National Theatre Tokyo, the Government of Hyogo Prefecture, and Hyogo Performing Arts Center
Running time is approx. 2 hours 15 mins including intervals
Guidance
This production contains depictions of ○○.
DETAILS
Performed in 2025 at the Royal Opera House in London to great acclaim, Giselle makes a triumphal return to Japan this season with performances in Fukuoka and Hyogo. Yoshida, together with British choreographer Alastair Marriott, who has a long time successful career at the Royal Ballet, worked to recreate one of the most enduring masterpieces of 19th century romantic ballet. The production features lighting by Rick Fisher and a spectacular set by Dick Bird, providing a backdrop for this evergreen tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.
SYNOPSIS
The peasant girl Giselle learns that her lover is in fact a nobleman named Albrecht, who is betrothed to Bathilde, and is so shocked that she goes mad and eventually dies. At night, in the woods, Albrecht visits Giselle's grave and is almost killed by the Wilis, vengeful spirits; but Giselle, who still loves him even after her death, intervenes to save him from her fellow spirits.
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Choreography by Jean CORALLI, Jules PERROT and Marius PETIPA
Production by YOSHIDA Miyako
Staging and additional choreography by Alastair MARRIOTT
Music by Adolphe ADAM
Set and Costume Designer: Dick BIRD
Lighting Designer: Rick FISHER
CAST
[Fukuoka]
14 November 2026
Giselle: YONEZAWA Yui
Albrecht: IZAWA Shun
15 November 2026
Giselle: SHIBAYAMA Saho
Albrecht: FUKUOKA Yudai
[Hyogo]
23 January 2027
Giselle: ONO Ayako
Albrecht: OKUMURA Kosuke
24 January 2027
Giselle: KIMURA Yuri
Albrecht: WATANABE Takafumi
Conductor: TOMITA Misato
Orchestra: The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra (Fukuoka performances)
Orchestra: Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra(Hyogo performances)
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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Production byYOSHIDA Miyako
Staging and additional choreography byAlastair MARRIOTT
Set and Costume DesignerDick BIRD
Lighting DesignerRick FISHER
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GiselleYONEZAWA Yui
14 Nov
AlbrechtIZAWA Shun
14 Nov
GiselleSHIBAYAMA Saho
15 Nov
AlbrechtFUKUOKA Yudai
15 Nov
GiselleONO Ayako
23 Jan
AlbrechtOKUMURA Kosuke
23 Jan
GiselleKIMURA Yuri
24 Jan
AlbrechtWATANABE Takafumi
24 Jan
ConductorTOMITA Misato
TICKETS
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S¥15,950
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A¥13,750
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B¥10,450
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C¥8,250
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D¥6,050
Box Office: +81-(0)3-5352-9999
10:00 - 18:00
Booking Opens: Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 10:00am
Concession Prices
Under 15s discount is available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.
Please Note
- Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium unless there is a suitable break or interval.
- No admittance to children under 4. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tickets may not be changed or refunded except in the case of a cancelled performance.
- Please note that cast or programme change may be required depending on the situation.