The Saint Petersburg ballerina, Irina Kolesnikova is this year celebrating ten years working on stage. Performances dedicated to this event will take place in Saint Petersburg, Paris and London.
"Having graduated from the Academy of Russian Ballet in 1988 Irina Kolesnikova is in her own way a phenomenon in the world of Russian ballet as she is a ballerina of world renown who possesses perfect ballet technique, is an actress of profound emotion yet who does not belong either to the Mariinskiy ballet company or to the constellation of stars which is the Bolshoi Ballet. Kolesnikova dances in the non-state Konstantin Tachkin Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre. She is loved in the West and not very well known in Russia". Nina Alovert - Russian-American critic, photographer, writer.
These words are taken from Nina Alovert's book "Irina Kolesnikova - already a legend" which is dedicated to Irina Kolesnikova's work and will come out in print in the beginning 2009.
Kolesnikova's history and career really does have a unique character. Irina possesses enormous individuality, sumptuous technique and amazing acting ability.
She has won first prizes in many international competitions and been honoured with several prestigious awards. In 2005 Irina Kolesnikova was nominated by Critic`s Circle of the United Kingdom for an award in the Best Female Dancer category.
The Western press continues to express their delight in her talent. Such national and internationally respected publications as the Times, Independent, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Express in their reviews of Irina Kolesnikova's performances are not embarrassed to use expressions such as: "a world class ballerina", "a star", "a true Diva" when they refer to her.
For several seasons now her performances have played to unchanging full houses at the Royal Albert Hall which has many thousand seats. Moreover, the tickets are completely sold out several weeks before the ballerina even arrives in London.
On 17th May 2009, as part of her first personal European tour Irina will perform for the first time at London's famous Coliseum and will then dance in Paris once more at the legendary Theatre des Champs Elysées in "Swan Lake" and "La Bayadère".
But this will be the beginning of the second decade in the creative destiny of this amazing dancer.
About The Coliseum
Until the recent restoration project, no substantial programme of repair has been carried out on this historic London landmark since it first opened its doors in 1904. The London Coliseum, which is London's largest theatre, is cited as being architect Frank Matcham's crowning achievement. In its 100 year history it has played host to many forms of entertainment, including horse races, musicals, variety, cinema and, since 1968, opera.
Travel
Nearest Underground: Leicester Square (Piccadilly/Northern lines)/Charing Cross (Norther/Bakerloo lines)
From Leicester Square head south down Charing Cross Road towards St Martin's Place.
From Charing Cross head towards Trafalgar Square. Take the north east exit from Trafalgar Square to St Martin's Place.
The London Coliseum is at the bottom of St Martin's Lane, on the junction of St Martin's Place.
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
See above.
Parking: NCP Bedfordbury (behind theatre), Panton Street. Westminster City Council Car Parks Trafalgar Square. Parking can be difficult and expensive within central London - please use public transport if at all possible.
Access
Wheelchairs: Users must bring a non-wheelchair using companion.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets can be collected from the foyer desk. Sign interpreted performances may also be available.
Notes
All non-English productions will have English surtitles at the majority of performances. Dates without surtitles will be noted in the Item Information.
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