CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS

by | Nov 18, 2021

A FUN FAB NIGHT IN: CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS
Special presentation, joyful conversation, exceptional guests and prizes

Wednesday 1 December 5:30pm-6:30pm | Online

To welcome the Christmas season, please join us for a jolly evening from the comfort of your own home!

Hosted by Friends President Greg Khoury, Deputy Chair Bruce Pollack, and Member Gayle Wakling-Taylor, with incredibly special guests Lisa Pavane (Director of The Australian Ballet School), Liz Toohey and Steven Heathcote (Artistic Staff of The Australian Ballet), as well as some of our treasured volunteers!

To start off the night, The Friends will gift a scholarship to an upcoming star at The Australian Ballet School. The Friends of The Australian Ballet NSW Scholarship is a $10,000 payment to The Australian Ballet School to cover the cost of 12 months tuition for a NSW student. The successful recipient is selected for their exemplary hard-work and commitment to pursing a professional career in Ballet.

After a few more surprises, and viewing the best short clips of ballet from the last year, we will be conducting a competition for Best Dressed and Best Christmas Cocktail!

CHRISTMAS CHEER COMPETITION

There will be awards presented to attendees on the night, with the following prizes on offer:
> A double pass to Palace Verona’s screening of The Nutcracker
> Signed copy of Soar by David McAllister AC
> A bag full of Friends merchandise and ballet goodies!
> Signed pointe shoes by members of the company

To Enter BEST DRESSED:
Come to the party dressed in your fancy or funny Christmas finery to be in the running

To Enter BEST CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL:
Send in your favourite recipe to admin@fab.org.au for us to try out and consume on the night!

 

Celebrate Christmas with Friends


This event is free for all members and non-members to attend.
We hope you can join us. Secure your spot!
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Event access details will be provided upon RSVP.

This virtual event will commence at 5:30pm Wednesday 1 December. A reminder email will be sent two hours prior to the event starting.

Christmas with Friends

Christmas with Friends

by | Oct 23, 2019

With The Nutcracker just around the corner, the season for Christmas drinks is upon us. Join the Friends for Christmas drinks and canapés, joined by our special guests, Royal Ballet alumnus Gillian Revie and former Australian Ballet soloist Andrew Wright.

Gillian Revie began her lengthy and successful career at 11, training at the Royal Ballet School. Her 7 years of training and 23 year career as a soloist and principal artist at The Royal Ballet has granted her the upmost respect in the Australian dance world. She now runs her own successful ballet school which is renown for ballet technique and fostering beautiful and passionate young dancers. Gilly has performed on international stages with the most prominent classical characters, such as The Nutcracker’s Sugar Plum Fairy, promising her to be a interesting figure from an international dance world.

Andrew Wright is the definition of Australian dance, having joined the Australian Ballet Company in 2004, after studying in Christine Waters School of Dance, Victorian College of the Arts and graduating as Dux from the Australian Ballet School. Andrew is still active within the Philanthropy team at Australian Ballet, giving you the chance to learn exclusive knowledge about the happenings of Australian Ballet.

Christmas is a special time for the ballet family and Friends, so join us and learn a fun fact to share at Christmas dinner!

Don’t miss out, book early as places are strictly limited.

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