Ballet of Lights Peter Pan: a luminous dance show at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell

After Sleeping Beauty, discover J. M. Barrie's classic tale of Peter Pan from another angle, in a superb luminousballet in the heart of Paris. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 or 9:30 p.m., the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell willhost a spellbinding dance performance, taking us on a journey to Neverland alongside Tinkerbell, Wendy and Captain Hook, choreographed by six local dancers in illuminated costumes.

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A ballet that promises a luminous and unique evening, where the dancers will leave trails of colorful fairy dust in their wake, enough to fill the whole family with wonder, young and old alike - especially those who, like Peter Pan, never wanted to grow up! The music is just as magical, with Brahms'Hungarian Dance No. 5, Mendelssohn' s A Midsummer Night's Dream and excerpts from Mahler's 4th Symphony.

Please note that seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early.

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