Edward Clug

Coppelia | Athens | May 12-19

The Greek National Opera (364 Syngrou Avenue, nationalopera.gr) presents a new take on the classic ballet "Coppelia," choreographed by acclaimed Slovenian artist Edward Clug. This adaptation follows Swanhild's journey to win back her fiance's affection from the enchanting Coppelia, a mechanical doll.

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Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre has decided to cancel a ballet production by the Kremlin-critical director Kirill Serebrennikov and replace it with a ballet by Slovenian-based choreographer Edward Clug. Clug says he is powerless because the Bolshoi holds exclusive rights to his ballet until 2026.