Giselle, a drama in two acts and one protest ; First Night ++ GISELLE ++ English National Ballet LONDON COLISEUM From: The Independent - London | Date: January 13, 2007| Author: Zoe Anderson | Copyright 2007 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

It's the contradictions that stand out. This was a child- friendly ballet matinee with noise from anti-racism campaigners as well as toddlers. English National Ballet's Simone Clarke, the heroine at this performance of the romantic ballet Giselle, was recently revealed as a member of the British National Party.

Outside the London Coliseum yesterday afternoon, a small group of protesters chanted and waved placards for the cameras, jeering when they recognised BNP party members. Polite ...

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