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The 'spectacle' of Sleeping Beauty marks 10 years

The Australian Ballet will perform the well-worn production of Sleeping Beauty but the artistic director hopes audiences will be enchanted by its nuances.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Oscar: the tragedy and beauty of Wilde’s life, and an historic moment on the ballet stage

Christopher Wheeldon and The Australian Ballet’s Oscar, which had its world premiere in Melbourne on September 13, is based on the story of Oscar Wilde: the writer, the man, the protester.

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2024

‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire – until now. The esteemed choreographer hopes to change that for good, even if he’s sometimes the one blushing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Do we really need another Swan Lake?

Last year when, The Australian Ballet announced their 2023 season and I saw a “new” Swan Lake on the list, I asked myself: did we really need another Swan Lake?

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023

Don Quixote review – Australian Ballet returns to Nureyev in a sumptuous, exuberant showcase

The company worked with Rudolf Nureyev and Robert Helpmann for the legendary 1973 film – which it has now recreated for the stage

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023

Aust Ballet reveals 60th year dance card

The Australian Ballet has revealed the program for its 60th anniversary season, featuring Don Quixote and Swan Lake, and a visit from the Tokyo Ballet.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

Newcastle-trained dancer Sharni Spencer named principal artist of Australian Ballet

Sharni Spencer, Newcastle-raised and trained ballerina with the Australian Ballet, has just received one of the highest industry accolades in the country - the promotion to principal artist of the Australian Ballet. Announced during the final curtain calls of the Australian Ballet's performance of Alexei Ratmansky's Harlequinade on June 25…

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2022

Kunstkamer review – this fiendishly complicated ballet is astonishing

Australian Ballet, Arts Centre, MelbourneLong lines of dancers jitter like marionettes and the principal artists shine in this bold Dutch work that thrums with a dark energy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022

‘This is a life’s dream’: Australian ballet star Callum Linnane puts his best foot forward

A dancer since he was seven, Australian Ballet’s new principal artist talks about his surprise promotion on stage, struggling in lockdown and what he wants to do next

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022