When the clock strikes twelve, we enter the realm of dream and clara is whisked to the land of sweets in the arms of her nutcracker prince. Spyashchaya krasavitsa is a ballet in a prologue and three acts, first performed in 1890. The delightful ballet the nutcracker will open on the 28th of november and run until the 17th of december at the sydney opera house. The nutcracker plays joan sutherland theatre, sydney opera house 28 november 17 december 2014. The ballet has returned to the stage for its fourth revival, with this months season at the sydney opera house. Macfarlanes set for the australian ballets 2019 performance of the nutcracker puts on as big a performance as the dancers, boasting an. With as lavish a staging as can be seen in any genre of performing arts in australia, john f macfarlanes design for this peter wright production is as much a. Choose from a program that has something to suit all tastes. Australian dancer alexander campbell is a principal of the royal ballet. Cherished on every ballet world stage, the nutcracker can be enjoyed at any time of year, especially as presented in the australian ballet s decadently sumptuous production. The company regularly represents australia on the world stage and has performed to critical acclaim in 87 cities worldwide. Access tickets to a season full of spectacular productions and bold storytelling. And theres no traditional nutcracker as magical as peter wrights. For the nutcracker and the mouse king, spuck pulled out all the stops in zurich, signing no fewer than 80 dancers to the 2act ballet s various vignettes, adding a good number of character roles and a considerable comic component.
Its success as a joyous introduction to ballet for young theatregoers is unrivalled. The australian ballet presents the nutcracker in melbourne. The nutcrackerthe australia balletnov30 2019 night youtube. A night of ballet at sydney opera house the australian ballet. Storytime ballet the nutcracker teaser storytime ballet is quickly becoming the highlight of the holidays.
Sydney opera house, circular quay, new south wales. And yet it is full of references to the original version, choreographed by marius petipa in 1892, while celebrating the history of ballet in australia and. The australian ballet presents volt at the sydney opera house provided by the australian ballet. I am annual ticket holder of australian ballet at opera house and this time i saw matinee and night of first day. The true australian ballet is graeme murphys nutcracker the story of clara, a landmark in the australian ballet s repertoire since it premiered in 1992. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Go behind the scenes with our props and stage crew and watch the australian ballet s technical staff play show and tell with the. We left my house a full 4 hours before the performance to allow for traffic, lunch and an informative talk with the australian ballet s artistic director, david mcallister. And theres no traditional nutcracker as magical as peter wrights the artistic director of birmingham royal ballet has created a goldstandard production of this beloved party piece, remaining faithful to. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk. A mustdo sydney opera house experience for lovers of ballet.
This is a magical christmas story which opens on christmas night. Switzerlands largest professional ballet company has been directed by christian spuck since the 2012 season. The late kristian fredriksons set and costume designs are a big. The australian ballets sydney opera house performances take place in the joan sutherland. The ultimate christmas ballet in its most enchanting version. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. Experience the magic behind peter wrights the nutcracker. This december, the australian ballet presents the pictureperfect the nutcracker at the sydney opera house. He trained at the royal ballet school and on graduation joined birmingham royal ballet. Sydney opera house bennelong point, sydney nsw 2000.
Campbell was born in sydney and trained at academy ballet, sydney, before. The australian ballet presents the nutcracker in australia sydney. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. The ballet doesnt have as tight a grip on the public or companies bottom lines as it does in the united states but this years nutcracker was pretty much sold out before. The australian ballet 2018 season sydney opera house. Tchaikovsky s last great score for ballet, with its lively motifs and bewitching melodies, draws us into the story of clara, a young ballet student celebrating with her family on christmas eve. Ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker.
A commitment to artistic excellence, a spirited style and a willingness to take risks have defined the company from its earliest days, both onstage. The artistic director of birmingham royal ballet has created a goldstandard production of this. On the opening night of the nutcracker, the sydney opera house was braced for controversy. The australian ballet in the nutcracker sydney arts. Australian dancer steven mcrae is a principal of the royal ballet. The australian ballet the nutcracker, theres nothing like a. Sync to our storytime calendar and be notified when we next tour your city. Joan sutherland theatre, sydney opera house, 2 may. The classical ballet is a mainstay of christmas a wistful, wintry escape from the australian summer. The australian ballet presents volt at the sydney opera house. The australian ballet is one of the worlds premier ballet companies and has delivered extraordinary performances for over 50 years. With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes. The nutcracker, the australian ballet deborah jones.
The nutcracker plays at state theatre, arts centre melbourne until 25 september 2014. Dance event in sydney, nsw, australia by the australian ballet on wednesday, december 18 2019 with 1. The australian ballet is set to enchant audiences young and old with one of its most beloved ballets, sir peter wrights the nutcracker. The australian ballet exists to inspire, delight and challenge audiences through the power of its performances. He joined the royal ballet as a soloist in 2011, promoted to first soloist in 2012 and principal in 2016. Matinee was danced by ako kondo as suger plum fairly with her husband, chengwu guo danced as nutcrasker prince. Ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo. For more detailed information please also visit the sydney opera house s official website sydneyoperahouse. The australian ballet reveals 2017 season australian. The australian ballet presents the nutcracker at sydney opera house, joan sutherland theatre. The australian ballet are currently at the sydney opera house presenting peter wrights 1990 birmingham royal ballet version, which has been in the repertoire since 2007.
Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of the nutcracker. O n the opening night of the nutcracker, the sydney opera house was braced for controversy. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new. I have written before about sir peters take on this muchloved christmas ballet, in both its onstage and film productions, and the features i enjoyed on those other occasionssuch as its moments.
But he missed the mark on anything rattling, setting a stage instead for what felt more like a glorified sequence of vaudeville acts. The nutcrackeraustralian ballet nov30 2019 matinee youtube. The world of performing arts has been decimated by covid. The australian ballet sydney 2020 all you need to know. Props, sets, magic the australian ballets nutcracker. To get the most out of your ballet experience at the sydney opera house please read the following information.
Four illawarra ballerinas have been chosen to dance at the sydney opera house with the australian ballet. Nutcracker the story of clara the australian ballet. Add a drinks voucher or drinks with a cheese platter to your purchase and redeem it at any of the foyer bars inside the opera house perfect for a preshow or. Opening night of nutcraker at sydney opera house jill danced very nice as columbine and rina danced rose fairy nicely as well. He graduated into the royal ballet in 2004 and was promoted to first artist in 2005, soloist in 2006, first soloist in 2008 and principal in 2009. Nutcracker ballet melbourne, australia, australia australian ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. The australian ballet s sydney opera house performances take place in the joan sutherland theatre formerly opera theatre. Australian ballet casts four illawarra dancers for the. Some twenty five years since its creation in 1992, graeme murphys nutcracker the story of clara is as fresh and relevant as ever. The australian ballet the nutcracker sydney eventfinda. The january 2020 tour of storytime ballet is now complete. This new production by one of the worlds greatest living choreographers, christopher wheeldon brings lewis carrolls classic story to the stage in magnificent detail, blending the spectacle of. Experience the worlds most famous ballet live on stage in a spellbinding production of the nutcracker created especially for children aged three and up. This staging of sir peter wrights nutcracker was a beautiful and magical end to the australian ballet s 2019 season.
The australian ballets nutcracker tones down the yellowface and. The company will be presenting the nutcracker at arts. Graeme murphys imaginative and touching retelling of the nutcracker is worlds removed from traditional productions of the ballet hence its title nutcracker the story of clara. Theres nothing like a traditional nutcracker to get you in the mood for the festive season. Olivia bell when she was promoted to principle dancer in the australian ballet company following the final performance of the nutcracker at sydney opera house.
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