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Don't Miss Alberta Ballet's Enchanting A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Calgary/Edmonton, AB - Thursday evening was a magical one in Calgary with the premiere of Alberta Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Audience members were swept away by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's ethereal world where mischievous fairies amuse themselves by playing matchmaker, using magic to mix up the love lives of two human couples.

The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was full of laughter at the misadventures of the couples, including Demetrius and Helena, who were portrayed with keen comedic skill by Alberta Ballet's Blair Puente and Nicole Caron. Yukichi Hattori proved his talent in the role of Puck, one he has played in different styles since the age of 11. The audience was also charmed by the cast of children, trained at Calgary and Edmonton dance schools including the School of Alberta Ballet.

Alberta Ballet premiered A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2001 and it is returning this season in response to overwhelming praise from audiences and critics alike. Recently described as "the world's most explosively talented choreographer" (The Guardian), Wheeldon is a wunderkind, widely regarded as the heir to great ballet creators George Balanchine, Kenneth MacMillan and Frederick Ashton.

"With innate wit and musicality, Wheeldon tells (A Midsummer Night's Dream) cleanly, along the way are moments that bloom into magic."

Janine Gastineau, Dance Magazine


"Mr. Wheeldon reigns as the 30-year-old golden boy of international ballet."

The New York Times


Tickets are still available for the Friday and Saturday night shows in Calgary, and all shows in Edmonton. Don't miss out on this Alberta favourite that is a treat for children and adults alike! Visit Ticketmaster's website at ticketmaster.ca, or phone 403-299-8888 or 780-451-8000.

All performances feature live orchestral accompaniment by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

About Alberta Ballet:
Alberta Ballet, a not-for-profit organization, is Canada's third-largest ballet company. Since its formation in 1966, its eclectic, bold and youthful programming has wowed audiences and critics alike around the world. Considered one of the most successful Canadian choreographers of his generation, Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître has built a rich repertoire that includes the ballets of such masters as George Balanchine and Rudi van Dantzig, as well as original works; including the critically acclaimed Joni Mitchell’s The Fiddle & The Drum, a collaboration with legendary music artist Joni Mitchell.

Calgary media contact:

Samantha Garner, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
P: 403-245-4222 ext. 529 | E: samanthag@albertaballet.com
Gail Helmer, Director of Marketing and Communications
P: 403-245-4222 ext. 545 | E: gailh@albertaballet.com