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The Australian Ballet: Nutcracker – The Story of Clara review
Graeme Murphy’s Nutcracker does far more than tell The Story of Clara, celebrating the backstory of vision, passion and talent that formed the bedrock for our modern, 55-years-young company The...
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The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review [Melbourne 2017]
Returning to the Melbourne stage less than two years after its premiere, David McAllister’s production of The Sleeping Beauty can be appreciated not just for its luxuriously lavish staging but also for...
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The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review
Positioning abstract modern dance alongside pure classical ballet, The Australian Ballet’s mixed program Symphony in C showcases not only the breadth of talent of the company but also the astounding...
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The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review #2
A return visit to Symphony in C provided the welcome opportunity to enjoy Resident Guest Artist David Hallberg on stage in Melbourne. ***To read Man in Chair’s review of the Melbourne opening night of...
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Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Serenade review
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School’s annual major dance season, a lovingly curated mixed program entitled Serenade, capably demonstrates the depth of talent and the breadth of curriculum at...
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The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review
A dazzling diorama of stunning scenery and capricious choreography, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a delectable delight for children and adults alike. Premiering in 2011, Alice’s Adventures in...
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The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2017 review
Moving from traditional classical dance to innovative modern dance, The Australian Ballet School capably illustrated the breadth and depth of the students’ talents in their highly entertaining Showcase...
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Self review
An original work in every regard, Self is an extraordinary display of creativity, celebrating the artistry that can be achieved by the collaboration of local talent. A mesmerising feast of modern...
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The Australian Ballet School: Coppélia review
The mysterious Dr Coppelius may be far more sinister than jolly old Santa Claus, but his status as a toy-maker means he is a welcome visitor in the festive season. The Australian Ballet School...
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The Royal Ballet: Giselle review [2018]
This performance of Peter Wright’s highly traditional production of Giselle brought a significant role debut, as young Australian Benjamin Ella premiered as Albrecht, which is the biggest role to date...
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Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella review
Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its creation, this pristine revival of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a very welcome choice for Sadler’s Wells annual Matthew Bourne winter season. Matthew...
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The Australian Ballet: Murphy review
The Australian Ballet honours and celebrates their extraordinary 50-year association with Australian living legend and national treasure Graeme Murphy in the lovingly curated new mixed program, Murphy....
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The Australian Ballet: The Merry Widow review
Lovingly re-polished, The Australian Ballet’s precious gem The Merry Widow sparkles again in an evening of pure entertainment. The 1975 production fills the mighty State Theatre stage with luscious...
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The Australian Ballet: Verve review
The Australian Ballet accentuates the elegant beauty found in streamlined modern dance with a well-matched trio of works that form the program of Verve. Broad similarities in structure allow the three...
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The Imperial Ice Stars: Swan Lake on Ice review
The wintry Russian setting and grand Tchaikovsky score prove an ideal fit for The Imperial Ice Stars, whose revived production of Swan Lake on Iceeffortlessly integrates the spectacle of ice skating...
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The Australian Ballet: Giselle review [2018]
Melbourne is treated to an exclusive return season of the celebrated Maina Gielgud production of eternal ballet classic Giselle. Lovingly restored in 2015, the production retains a sterling polish that...
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The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2018 review
The Australian Ballet School neatly balanced classical, modern and Spanish dance, along with a healthy dose of good humour, in their highly entertaining Showcase 2018. Fulfilling the old truism if it...
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The Australian Ballet: Spartacus review
Brilliantly conceived and expertly realised, The Australian Ballet’s world class new production of Spartacus is an artistic and physical triumph. The passage of almost twenty years since the...
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Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Romeo and Juliet review
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School presented a full program of lively, varied, polished dance, reflecting a deep talent pool within their student body. Featured new work Romeo + Juliet...
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Colossus review
Exemplifying the fine control needed to portray dazzling chaos, Colossus is a mesmerising new work from visionary choreographer Stephanie Lake. Offering the chance to see a fringe show in a mainstream...
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