House of Magic Dolls

This year School of Russian Ballet.Singapore presents its 13th annual Ballet performance, HOUSE OF MAGIC DOLLS, a new and extended adaptation based on the original ballet “Fairy Doll “.

Based on Hoffmann’s famous fairytale “Die Puppenfee”, “Fairy Doll” was first staged in Russia in 1897. This one-act ballet was originally created by brothers Nikolai and Sergei Legat and staged across Europe to the music of Josef Bayer. “Die Puppenfee “- “Fairy Doll” premiered at the Hermitage Theatre on 7 February 1903. Nine days later, the ballet was mounted at the Mariinsky Theatre in the sets and costumes of Léon Bakst, marking the start of his career as a famous theatrical designer.

The ballet is set in a toy shop in St Petersburg in the middle of the nineteenth century. Brisk trade goes on during the day; when night falls, the dolls miraculously come to life. The poor little errand-boy who works at the toy store is drawn into this magical world. When morning comes around, everyone returns to their places. The dolls retreat to their shelves and boxes, and the boy returns to his work. Choreography includes well known pieces from Ballets: “Fairy Doll” ,” Harlequinade”, choreographed by Nikolai and Sergei Legat, Marius Petipa.

Main Choreographers: Elena Kanevskaia, Alexandr Savitski, Alina Piatrouskaya.
Music By: Josef Bayer, Riccardo Drigo, Ludwig Minkus.

This performance is performed by students of the School.of Russian Ballet.Singapore and suitable for children from 2 years old. Ballet in two Acts with one intermission.