The Australian Ballet on Tour

Presented by The Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet is delighted to be bringing a program of classical favourites and contemporary pieces to audiences in Newcastle. 
 
As we celebrate over four decades of touring the country, be transported by the pure artistry of The Australian Ballet’s dancers as we showcase some of the most moving, enthralling and exciting moments in our repertoire. 
 
Featuring Act III of Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty, The Australian Ballet’s Resident Choreographer, Stephanie Lake’s Circle Electric: Prologue, the Act II pas de deux from Anne Woolliams' Swan Lake and an Australian Ballet premiere, George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, The Australian Ballet On Tour will delight both those new to ballet and seasoned balletomanes.
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Join us across the nation, as we move you beyond words in this very special tour of traditional pieces and innovative new works. 

Recommended for ages 6+. Babes in arms under 24months free on the knee.
Running time TBC

Program

Allegro Brillante by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust

Swan Lake Act II pas de deux by Anne Woolliams after Marius Petipa

Circle Electric: Prologue by Stephanie Lake

The Sleeping Beauty Act III by Marius Petipa


Allegro Brillante
Choreography George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Music Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky
Costume design Karinska
Original lighting design Ronald Bates
The performance of Allegro Brillante, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.

Swan Lake Act II Pas De Deux
Choreography Anne Woolliams after Marius Petipa
Additional choreography Ray Powell
Director David Hallberg
Dramaturgy and additional choreography Lucas Jervies
Composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume design Mara Blumenfeld

Performed by Moscow International Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Konstantin Krimetz. Published by Toei Music Publishing Co. Ltd.


Circle Electric: Prologue
Choreography and set design concepts Stephanie Lake
Composer Robin Fox
Costume design Paula Levis
Lighting design Bosco Shaw

The Sleeping Beauty Act III (after Petipa)
Choreography after Marius Petipa
Additional Choreography Paul Knobloch
Composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume and set design Hugh Colman
Lighting design Bosco Shaw

The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 performed by Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Mogrelia. Courtesy of Naxos Rights Australia.

The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 performed by Orchestra Victoria, conducted by Nicolette Fraillon. Courtesy of ABC Classics, copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation.