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L'Histoire de Manon Ballet in Paris
Palais GarnierMon, Sep 28, 2026 · 02:00 AM – 12:59 AM
Overview
Overview
L'Histoire de Manon is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026 at Palais Garnier. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Kenneth MacMillan's ballet *L'Histoire de Manon*, based on Abbé Prévost's 1731 novel *Manon Lescaut*, comes to Paris for a limited run. The choreography, set to music by Jules Massenet, follows the tragic story of a young woman torn between love and wealth.
Attendees can expect a full-length narrative ballet with dramatic pas de deux and opulent designs by Nicholas Georgiadis. The production captures the precarious division between opulence and degradation, with the stench of poverty ever-present.
First performed by The Royal Ballet in 1974, this internationally recognised work continues to be a staple of the ballet repertoire. The Paris engagement offers a chance to see a classic of 20th-century dance.
⏱️ 792 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €185
Starting price is indicative — check the official source for current tickets.
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Good to know
- The ballet runs from late September to late October.
- The performance is a full-length ballet with three acts.
- The production features designs by Nicholas Georgiadis.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story of L'Histoire de Manon?
The ballet follows Manon, a young woman who falls in love with des Grieux but is torn between her love and the allure of wealth, leading to tragic consequences.
Who choreographed the ballet?
The ballet was choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan for The Royal Ballet.
What music is used?
The ballet is set to music by Jules Massenet.
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Palais Garnier
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Palais Garnier, Paris
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