Swan Lake
1 – 20 December 2023
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre
The timeless Swan Lake is reinvented by Artistic Director David Hallberg as the centrepiece of The Australian Ballet’s 60th anniversary celebrations. This work will reinterpret the time-honoured masterpiece as never witnessed before, redefining ballet history for generations to come.
| Date | Time |
| Friday 1 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 2 December 2023 | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Monday 4 December 2023 *Post performance Q&A session | 6.30pm |
| Tuesday 5 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 6 December 2023 | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Thursday 7 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Friday 8 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 9 December 2023 | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Monday 11 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday 12 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 13 December 2023 | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Thursday 14 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Friday 15 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 16 December 2023 | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Monday 18 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday 19 December 2023 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 20 December 2023 | 1.30pm |
Ticket | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Standard | $66 - $378 | Adults 18 years and over |
Australian Pensioner | $52 - $312 | Australian Pension Card holders* |
Australian Student | $52 - $312 | Australian Full-time Student Card holders* |
Under 30 years | $52 - $312 | Under 30 at time of performance* |
Child | $38 - $214 | Under 18 at time of performance* |
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A dynamic new vision of a timeless classic
An enduring love story that has played a recurring role in the history of The Australian Ballet, the timeless Swan Lake is reinvented by Artistic Director David Hallberg in 2023. Inspired by Anne Woolliams’ 1977 production, this creation marks David Hallberg’s first major commission for the company as the centrepiece of their 60th anniversary celebrations.
Exploring the ballet’s themes of yearning, betrayal and love through a refreshing new lens, this adaptation will embody the beauty and power of the art form and honour our company’s commitment to classical repertoire. Through David’s vision, audiences will be enraptured with ballet’s iconic characters: Prince Siegfried, the Swan Queen Odette and her evil counterpart Odile, in a story of doomed love that continues to move audiences all over the world.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s poignant score, Swan Lake presents ballet's most famous scenes, including the resplendent Act II pas de deux for Siegfried and Odette. This Swan Lake reinterprets the time-honoured masterpiece as never witnessed before, a work that will redefine ballet history for generations to come.
Presented by The Australian Ballet, with Opera Australia Orchestra
David Hallberg, Artistic Director of The Australian BalletOur 60th year is a fitting moment to create a classical version of Swan Lake. One that will stand proud as a choreographically modern representation of The Australian Ballet, further elevate our artistic and technical excellence, and stand the test of time for decades to come. With lavish new sets and costumes, this is a Swan Lake that audiences will come to again and again.
Artist information
Originally produced by
Anne Woolliams after Petipa
Additional choreography
Ray Powell
Director
David Hallberg
Guest Repetiteur
Mark Kay
Dramaturgy and additional choreography
Lucas Jervies
Music
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume design
Mara Blumenfeld
Set design
Daniel Ostling
Lighting design
T.J. Gerckens
Gallery
Gallery
Season 2023
The Australian Ballet
Season 2023 marks 60 years of The Australian Ballet. Six decades of ambition, imagination and excellence that have shaped the company's identity, establishing their place as a jewel in this nation's artistic landscape.
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Venue information
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The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene.
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Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
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