Ballet Manila is set to present its latest production, Swan Lake, promising a faithful rendition of the classical ballet masterpiece. Known for its dedication to preserving the traditional roots of ballet, the company aims to deliver a performance that highlights the eternal struggle between good and evil through precise technique and emotive storytelling.
During a media conference held on May 20, Ballet Manila shared details about the upcoming production. Present at the event were Ballet Manila dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo, who will be featured in the performance. Joining the conference via Zoom were guest artists from the San Francisco Ballet: Principal Dancer Esteban Hernandez, Soloist Katherine Barkman, and Company Artist Nathaniel Remez.
The three guest artists will take on key roles in Swan Lake, bringing their international experience and artistry to the Philippine stage. Barkman, a former principal dancer of Ballet Manila, returns to collaborate with the company for this special production.
Ballet Manila’s Artistic Director and CEO Lisa Macuja-Elizalde also took part in the media conference, underscoring the company’s commitment to staging classical ballets at the highest level of excellence.
Ballet Manila’s Swan Lake will run from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City. With this production, the company continues its mission to make classical ballet accessible and relevant to Filipino audiences while upholding global standards in performance.
be staging Don Quixote in August 2025, featuring Renata Shakirova and Kimin Kim, principal dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia. Shakirova will perform the role of Kitri, while Kim will take on the role of Basilio, adding another major highlight to Ballet Manila’s 2025 season.
Tickets and further show details are expected to be announced soon. Stay tuned here at Wazzup PH for the updated details.
