The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) has announced a special early-bird double deal on ticket prices to two of its seasons for 2010 – the ideal Christmas gift for ballet lovers!

Patrons who book for both SABT’s Swan Lake and their Carmen season at the Joburg Theatre will pay a lower combined-rate price for their tickets.

The first season is the world’s best-known ballet, Swan Lake, which will be performed at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein from 12 March to 4 April 2010. The SABT’s production will take its cue from the traditional Petipa version of the ballet whilst incorporating fresh elements tailored to suit the Company.  The ballet will have a shorter running time and there will be only one interval. 

A Swan Lake Open Day will be presented on Saturday 27 February 2010 between 10h00 and 13h00. Open Days at the SABT’s Braamfontein studios are a rare opportunity for the public to catch a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes preparations for a season.

The ballet Carmen returns to Johannesburg, after a seven year absence, from 13 to 29 August 2010.  The fiery saga of Carmen and Don José comes to the stage in a sensual version by acclaimed Cape Town choreographer Veronica Paeper.
A Carmen Open Day will also be presented on Saturday 31 July 2010, between10h00 and 13h00.

Booking for both Open Days as well as the combined ticket offer for Swan Lake and Carmen seasons are already open. Kindly contact Mr Moagi on + 27 11 877 6898 or email admin@saballettheatre.co.za.

General bookings for Swan Lake and Carmen are also open through Computicket and include a 10% discount for block bookings of ten tickets or more, as well as student and pensioner discounts upon presentation of a valid student or pensioner’s card.

For further information, please visit www.saballettheatre.co.za or www.computicket.co.za
The accompanying pictures feature Angela Malan of the South African Ballet Theatre as Odile in Swan Lake. Photographer: John Hogg

(Source: SABT)