Category: Dance
Review: Cinderella Ballet Is A Whirl Of Magic And Movement
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In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, The Victorian State Ballet returns to Adelaide with their beloved storytime production of Cinderella. This timeless fairytale is beautifully reimagined through exquisite ballet technique and heartfelt artistry from the talented ensemble. Enchanting from start to finish, Cinderella tugs at the heartstrings and delights audiences…
Review: Romeo and Juliet Another Triumph In Melbourne
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Following a sold-out season in Adelaide, Ballet International Gala (BIG Live) have brought their breathtaking ballet Romeo and Juliet to Melbourne for two equally sold-out performances. Showcasing the power of timeless storytelling, a sweeping score, and stirring choreography, Romeo and Juliet proved another triumph. This successful Melbourne season comes after…
Review: BIG Live’s Romeo and Juliet Sells Out Its Adelaide Season
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Ballet and Shakespeare collide in BIG Live’s passionate retelling of Romeo and Juliet, where love, conflict, and fate take centre stage. As a story that is familiar to many, transforming Romeo and Juliet into a purely physical and emotive performance through ballet provides another avenue for audiences to access The…
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Review: Glass Child Is A Rare Piece Of Theatre
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In Glass Child, performers Kayah and Maitreyah Guenther, with co-directors Kate Harman and Gavin Webber, present a visceral, genre-defying meditation on love, identity, and the bonds of siblinghood. Co-produced by The Farm and Performing Lines, the show defies neat categorisation. It blends physical theatre, autobiographical storytelling, and contemporary dance into a…
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Review: That’s Two Thank You Form Dance Projects
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FORM Dance Projects is an independent contemporary dance company based in Western Sydney that champions local voices in global communities. Their new dance festival, That’s Two, Thank You, feels like a clever twist on their mission statement by championing global voices in their local community. FORM Dance Projects celebrates the art of the duet by inviting…
Review: Relic Races Towards New Ground For Australasian Dance Collective
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After a slight date shift, courtesy of Cyclone Alfred, Australasian Dance Collective enjoyed its short, three-performance season of Relic over the weekend. Conceived and directed by Jack Lister, also the Associate Artistic Director of ADC, Relic is the first work to kick off ADC’s 40th anniversary year. Australasian Dance Collective’s…
Review: Romeo & Juliet A Beautiful Revival of a Beloved Classic
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Queensland Ballet has launched its 65th anniversary year with a revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s great ballet masterpiece, Romeo & Juliet. One of the largest productions Queensland Ballet performs, it’s a treat to see fully realised on QPAC’s Lyric Theatre stage. First commissioned for The Royal Ballet and opening in Covent…
Review: BIG Live’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet is Iconic
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Of all Shakespeare’s 38 plays, Romeo and Juliet is arguably the one best suited for a ballet adaption. BIG Live, also known as Ballet International Gala, have done just that, presenting ‘The Greatest Love Story of All Time’ at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, on Valentine’s Day. The ensemble of dancers…
Review: Ballet Theatre Queensland’s New Snow White is Pure Magic
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Ballet Theatre Queensland’s highly anticipated world premiere production of Snow White opened Thursday to an enthusiastic yet spellbound audience. Snow White is BTQ’s largest production to date, and is a brand new work featuring an original score by Lucas D. Lynch and all new choreography by Clare Morehen. Together the…
Review: The Sleeping Beauty A Special Treat for Young Audiences
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The Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet is on tour around the country and presents The Sleeping Beauty, a timeless tale beautifully designed in an interactive format for children ages 3 and up. Brisbane marks the final stop on the national tour which has enchanted young audiences in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and…
Review: Coco Chanel – The Life of a Fashion Icon
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Queensland Ballet has a triumph on its hands with the Australian premiere of Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon selling out its entire season ahead of opening night. A new, full-length narrative ballet, Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon is a co-production with Hong Kong Ballet…
Review: THREE by Australasian Dance Collective
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Three choreographers, three composers, three costume designers. Australasian Dance Collective presents their new triple bill THREE, aptly returning for a third time after a hiatus last year. THREE is a visual degustation showcasing the versatility and strength of the company’s six dancers in two world premieres running either side of…
