Napoli - The Fisherman and his Bride | The Chelmsford Ballet Company

The Chelmsford Ballet Company is delighted to present a fresh and exciting adaptation of “Napoli”. (The Fisherman and his Bride)

A humorous and colourful ballet that progresses from bustling fun to near tragedy; but the powers of love and faith ensure a happy ending.

The story, set in a small Italian fishing village, begins with the comical antics of a macaroni seller and a lemonade seller as they jostle with the village fishermen and vie for the hand of the beautiful heroine. A dramatic storm blows up setting the scene for heart-break; a magical and captivating underwater scene follows. The story finally ends safely on land with a wedding, a colourful Tarantella and a lively, fun, Italian street party.

‘Napoli’ was created by August Bournonville in 1842 for the Royal Danish Ballet. It uses the music of various composers (Paulli, Lumbye, Gade and Helsted) and draws on operatic arias including Rossini's "Barber of Seville" for inspiration. The performance will be accompanied by recorded music.