Coppelia: Lyon National Opera Ballet

The story of Coppelia explores a young man's passion for a beautiful girl who actually is a mechanical doll, exploring mythological theme of creating a being who is more beautiful, more perfect and more tantalizing than any human counterpart. From start to finish, Maguy Marin's Coppelia is a hugely entertaining and constantly surprising piece of dance theater. Marin transposes the piece from its original rustic setting to a modern run-down urban environment and adds an edgy new twist to the story.