The Dream / Marguerite and Armand
10 – 25 November 2023
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre
Dance
A double bill from Frederick Ashton, featuring The Dream; an airy, romantic homage to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Marguerite and Armand; a tragic love affair of pure passion.
| Date | Time |
| Friday 10 November | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 11 November | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Monday 13 November Post performance Q&A session | 6.30pm |
| Tuesday 14 November | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 15 November | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Thursday 16 November | 7.30pm |
| Friday 17 November | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 18 November | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Monday 20 November | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday 21 November | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 22 November | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Thursday 23 November | 7.30pm |
| Friday 24 November | 7.30pm |
| Saturday 25 November | 1.30pm, 7.30pm |
Ticket | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Standard | $61 - $343 | Adults 18 years and over |
Australian Pensioner | $49 - $275 | Australian Pension Card holders* |
Australian Student | $49 - $275 | Australian Full-time Student Card holders* |
Under 30 years | $49 - $275 | Under 30 at time of performance* |
Child | $38 - $192 | Under 18 at time of performance* |
*Must provide valid ID
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
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10am, Tuesday 29 November 2022
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Wheelchair accessible
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Run time
Approximately 120 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Suitable for all ages. Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0 - 23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged two years and older must hold a valid ticket.
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A double bill by Frederick Ashton
Marguerite and Armand
Part one of this Frederick Ashton double bill is Marguerite and Armand. Created for, and made famous by, the legendary partnership of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in 1963, Marguerite and Armand brings the passion of a tragic affair between the doomed courtesan Marguerite and her lover Armand, framed through a series of flashbacks. Frederick Ashton created these roles from the passion that Fonteyn and Nureyev embodied when dancing together. In an Australian premiere, this work will equally serve as a vehicle for the artists of this company. Franz Liszt’s music pulses through each scene, including his famous Piano Sonata in B minor, enhancing the emotional intensity of this unforgettable ballet.
The Dream
The Dream is an airy, romantic work created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth, and a homage to his play A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Set in an enchanted wood, Ashton’s ballet captures the play's themes of love and magic, exploring a poetic space of imagination away from the ‘everyday world.’ Set to Mendelssohn’s tender score, The Dream features vivid characters and a storyline transporting audiences to a realm where the human meets the supernatural.
Presented by The Australian Ballet, with Opera Australia Orchestra
David Hallberg, Artistic Director of The Australian BalletAshton played an integral role in shaping the repertoire of The Australian Ballet, so it seems appropriate to welcome Marguerite and Armand to the repertoire. Made famous by Fonteyn and Nureyev, this ballet will showcase the depth of the title roles through the dancers of this company.
Production credits
Marguerite and Armand
Choreography
Frederick Ashton
Music
Franz Liszt orchestrated by Dudley Simpson
Costume and set design
Sir Cecil Beaton
Lighting design
John B Read
The Dream
Choreography
Frederick Ashton
Music
Felix Mendelssohn arranged by John Lanchbery
Costume and set design
David Walker
Lighting design
John B Read
Choreography
Frederick Ashton
Gallery
of
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The Dream - Amanda McGuigan and Artists of The Australian Ballet. -
The Dream - Brett Chynoweth, Kana Jones and Adam Bull. -
The Dream - Jade Wood, Sharni Spencer, Benedicte Bemet and Artists of The Australian Ballet. -
Marguerite and Armand - Zenaida Yanowsky and Roberto Bolle. -
Marguerite and Armand - Zenaida Yanowsky. -
Marguerite and Armand - Roberto Bolle and Zenaida Yanowsky.
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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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.
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