PRESS: Cape Ballet Africa's GISELLE at Maynardville for two shows only

Christine Skinner

---

Cape Ballet Africa presents GISELLE, one of ballet’s most beloved romantic masterpieces, at Maynardville Open-Air Festival for two shows only on 20 & 21 January 2026. 

Photo by Helena Fagan.

CBA’s GISELLE is Choreographed by internationally lauded choreographer Maina Gielgud with Set Design by acclaimed designer Michael Mitchell.  Set to a score by Adolphe Adam, both performances are to a recording by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Experience this magnificent classic ballet that shares a story of love, betrayal and forgiveness, under the starry skies at Maynardville Open-Air Festival.

The roles of Giselle and Albrecht will be performed by Mia Coomber and Gabriel Ravenscroft on 20 January and by Paige McElligott and Joshua Williams on 21 January.

Photo by Photo by Helena Fagan.

Comments about the production include:

‘Outstanding – the dancing was expertly executed, an excellent production…. beautiful costumes… wonderful lighting and staging’ (Pippa Hudson, Cape Talk)

‘In all, Cape Ballet Africa’s Giselle is a triumph of artistry, commitment, and vision. The company has balanced technical virtuosity with dramatic depth, historical fidelity with personal interpretation, and individual brilliance with corps de ballet cohesion.’ (Debbie Hathway, Bizcommunity.com)

 ‘exquisite…don’t miss it’ (Bianca Coleman, Eat Play Drink)

‘technically impressive…emotionally powerful’ (Barbara Loots, Theatre Scene Cape Town)

GISELLE will be performed on 20 & 21 January at Maynardville Open-Air Festival.

Bookings for Giselle can be made at Quicket