MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS THE
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET IN
ANGELINA BALLERINA’S BIG AUDITION
CONCERT HALL
20 – 24 December 2011
“This prettiest of pink productions...hooks small children into the ballet dream.” The Guardian
“Isn’t ballet the best thing ever?” – Angelina Ballerina
Angelina Ballerina, the little star with big dreams who is adored by children around the world, will make her debut performance in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this December as part of Summer at the House.
Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition follows Angelina as she prepares to audition for the prestigious Camembert Academy. Miss Lily prepares Angelina for her big chance to dance in front of the judges and, although excited about the possibility of an exciting new adventure, Angelina worries about leaving home.
Sydney Opera House is thrilled to be presenting the opening season and national tour of Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition. In 2009 Angelina’s first live ballet, Angelina’s Star Performance, drew packed houses at the State Theatre, Sydney and the Arts Centre, Melbourne. After Sydney, Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition will tour to Melbourne, Queensland, Adelaide and Canberra.
Inspired by the award-winning children’s book series by Katherine Holabird and illustrator Helen Craig, Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition features Royal New Zealand Ballet dancers performing to a recorded arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s music. The performance is choreographed by the English National Ballet’s Antony Dowson with costumes, based on the original Angelina Ballerina drawings by Wizzy Shawyer and set designs from Al Riches.
Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition is a wonderful way to introduce children from as young as three years old to the magic of classical ballet and live performance. Angelina always works hard to reach her goals and learn from her mistakes – she inspires her young audiences to follow their dreams too!
As Australia’s premier performing arts centre, Sydney Opera House is committed to engaging with children and young people from an early age. 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of its hugely successful Babies Proms series for two – five year olds and its Kids at the House program delivers a diverse range of international and nationally acclaimed performances for children of all ages. More than 60,000 families and school groups visit the House every year to take part in these programs.
Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition is part of Sydney Opera House’s Summer at the House. Full program to be announced in November. Tickets for Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition on sale this Friday, 30 September.
SEASON DETAILS – ANGELINA BALLERINA’S BIG AUDITION
Dates: 20 – 24 December 2011
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm daily and 3:30pm on 22 – 23 December
Venue: Concert Hall
Tickets: Premium: $49 A Res: $39 B Res: $29
Suitability: 3 – 10 years
Running Time: 55 minutes + 20 minute interval
Bookings: (02) 9250 7777 or sydneyoperahouse.com
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