Latest News from FAB and The Australian Ballet
COVID-19 Update
In view of the NSW Government’s directive that all non-essential gatherings of 500 people or more are banned between March 16th 2020 until June 14th 2020, The Australian Ballet will not proceed with its performances of Volt (3 – 22 April 2020) and Anna Karenina (30...
David Hallberg, the next Artistic Director.
As we all have heard by now, Mr. David Hallberg will be succeeding David McAllister as Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet in 2021. Hallberg has had a long and intimate relationship with the company, so it comes as no surprise that we are thrilled to hear that...
A Pivotal Year of Ballet.
It may be halfway through February, but as the 2020 season has not yet begun, we’d like to wish our readers a Happy New Year! As we leave behind the beautiful 2019 Year of Enchantment, we cannot wait to announce some new happenings in this little joint! First off, as...
How does a moment last forever? Our Pre-Performance Sylvia Talk with Sculptor Linda Klarfeld.
As audience members, we usually gawk at a dancer’s consecutive turns and flying leaps, but from the perspective of sculptor Linda Klarfeld, it is the intricate and fast-moving positions of a dancer that she wishes to immortalise in bronze. Before our Sylvia Dress...
Still, Slow and Satisfying… ‘Missed Nuance’ by Niv Novak
A dancer spends years training to conceal any pain or difficulty during performances. Thus, small moments of strength and beauty can be overlooked, ‘lost to speed’ according to Niv Novak in an interview with MyModernNet. In Novak’s latest work, ‘Missed Nuance - A...
Three Reasons for The Happy Prince
Based on Oscar Wilde’s classic tale, The Happy Prince is a colourful celebration of humanity with a unique Aussie flavour that will capture the imagination and attention of both children and adults with its message: a kind heart shines brighter than gold. With Graeme...
Australian Ballet launches 2020 Season
The launch of the 2020 Season has formed a clear promise from The Australian Ballet; a promise from the company to transform and transcend any creative or artistic boundaries in next year's season. The departure of much-loved Artistic Director David McAllister has...
Important Booking Information
With The Nutcracker going on sale, we thought we would share some important booking information to help you secure your dress rehearsal tickets as quickly and easily as possible. Our ticket allocation is provided by The Australian Ballet and begins at row N in the...
Sylvia opens in Melbourne
Opening in Melbourne over the weekend, it looks like The Australian Ballet's production of Stanton Welch's Sylvia is capturing hearts. 'Welch captures the style of a romantic ballet while maintaining a sense of modernity. This results in a feast of utterly bewitching...
Sylvia in Rehearsal
With tickets for the Dress Rehearsal of Sylvia now on sale, here are some behind the scenes shots of The Australian Ballet dancers getting ready to bring Stanton Welch's new production to Sydney. Click here to book your tickets Photography Kate Longley [gallery...
Latest News
- COVID-19 Update
- David Hallberg, the next Artistic Director.
- A Pivotal Year of Ballet.
- How does a moment last forever? Our Pre-Performance Sylvia Talk with Sculptor Linda Klarfeld.
- Still, Slow and Satisfying… ‘Missed Nuance’ by Niv Novak
- Three Reasons for The Happy Prince
- Australian Ballet launches 2020 Season
- Important Booking Information
- Sylvia opens in Melbourne
- Sylvia in Rehearsal
What’s happening at the Australian Ballet
Coming Soon.
- David Hallberg, the next Artistic Director.
- A Pivotal Year of Ballet.
- Q+A with Alexander Phoon
- Season 2020
- Brunch with the Ballet
- How does a moment last forever? Our Pre-Performance Sylvia Talk with Sculptor Linda Klarfeld.
- Three Reasons for The Happy Prince
- Australian Ballet launches 2020 Season
- Sylvia opens in Melbourne
- Sylvia in Rehearsal
Upcoming Events
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We all have that one ballet that began it all. What's yours?
"My dad took me to see McAllister's 'Sleeping Beauty' when I was 14. We sat at the front of the Circle, but I remember the dancers like if I was on the stage, standing in front of Aurora emerging from like, a little cloud of green, flower-fairy tutus. It was the first time the stage had truly transported me to another realm." 🧚♀️👰🧚♀️
📸: Jeff Busby
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