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Rave Reviews for Akram Khan's Giselle

"The most exquisite performance of Giselle I've ever seen" – audience member

"Listen to the hype – Akram Kahn knocks it out of the park with his Giselle. Simply, it is a masterpiece" – Theatrescenes

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Reviewers and audience members are raving over Akram Khan's Giselle performed by English National Ballet.

"a powerful production ... get along to see it" – Justin Gregory, RNZ National

Expressive solos and intense pas de deux move the story along, their virtuosity equalled by the lushly detailed, whirling and dashing ensemble" – Raewyn Whyte, NZ Herald

"This version has somehow transcended ballet itself, to become an intoxicating fusion of musical event, inspired dance and movement and design" – Liz Gunn, The 13th Floor

"Listen to the hype – Akram Kahn knocks it out of the park with his Giselle. Simply, it is a masterpiece" – Theatrescenes