Christopher Giles

choreographed by David Nixon
music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Northern Ballet - 2011

'Staggeringly immense creative talents here combine to generate a masterpiece that even greater than the sum of its extraordinary parts.'

EdinburghGuide

'It looks ravishing, thanks to a harmonious combination of sets, costumes, projection and lighting. The stage picture is a triumph. Christopher Giles's white walls and central staircase are wonderfully elegant... costumes are lightweight, color-coded and very handsome.'

The Times

'...a work so dazzling, exciting, dramatic,... a magnificient statement...'

The Press

'...the back wall splits to reveal a trio of Egyptian gods waiting for Cleopatra to join them. Ooh! I do love a coup de theatre'

Daily Express

'...the cleverly effective set and a plethora of stunning costumes...'

The Scotsman

'...the costume designs - gorgeous, gauzy wisps... - are, like the set... a superbly crafted amalgum of modern materials and period details. ...spectacular with flourishes...'

The Scotsman

'Using a minimalist set with detail added by digital projection, the ballet moves at impressive speed from scene to scene.'

The Guardian

'Perfectly clear, though, are the locations. Christopher Giles's handsome and simple set - stark walls, broken columns and a wide staircase - is played on by Nina Dunn's projections to switch us from Egypt to Rome, with clever use of drapes and lovely washes of sand-baked lighting by Tim Mitchell.'

Sunday Express

directed by Paul Foster
with A-J Casey & Gary Milner
Union theatre - 2010

'You may not see a better musical in London this year.'

ClassicalSource.com

'...not simply enjoyable, but really quite extraordinary.'

musicOMH

'...Paul Fosters slick production is impressive.'

'The show was delicious, absolutely fantastic.'

Evening Standard

'...inventive staging... a hugely entertaining show... If the production sails into oblivion without a transfer, the theatrical establishment will have missed the boat.'

Dancing Times

'...pure entertainment, leaving the audience bereft and begging for more... My congratulations to set and costume designer Christopher Giles... This really is one show you don't want to miss.'

Extra!Extra!

'...a Fringe gem... a delightful vintage revival... it would shame many a West End show.'

TimeOut

'...like an upmarket box of chocolate.' 'It would be a crime to miss this party. This set of bells deserves to ring straight into the West End...'

London Fringe

Nominated for Best off West End musical, Best Female performance and Best musical revival categories at the ‘What's on stage’ awards.

Won the award for best choreography by Alistair David at the Offies.

Listed as one of The Stage 5 best musicals of 2010.

Mentioned in the New York Times theatrical review.

Listed as 3rd best show in London on 12 Oct and 4th best on 19th Oct 2010 in ‘Time Out's Critic's Choice’.

directed by Emma Rivlin
UCL Opera - 2010

choreographed by Daniel de Andrade
Northern Ballet - 2010

choreographed by David Nixon
Northern Ballet Theatre 2008

‘Christopher Giles' battlement set is simply awesome throughout...’

What's on stage

‘...it's a high octane production... the set is atmospheric and nimble.’

Telegraph

‘Hamlet is well designed and briskly staged. Hamlet's eyes stare balefully from Christopher Giles's frontcloth... Giles's costumes are balletic adaptations of 1940s clothes with a touch of glamour...’

The Independent