Stuttgart Ballet brings Sleeping Beauty to Melbourne's Regent Theatre
The Stuttgart Ballet opens its production of Sleeping Beauty at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. The show runs until October 18.
The Stuttgart Ballet is one of Europe's major companies. The Stuttgart Ballet performed its signature production of Sleeping Beauty at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.
Dancer Elisa Badenes danced the lead role of Aurora on opening night. Badenes showed exceptional skill and technique.
Dancer Henrik Erikson played Prince Désiré. He brought compelling partnering in a beautiful grand pas de deux.
The two dancers appeared perfectly connected. Jason Reilly brought distinctive intensity to the role of the wicked fairy Carabosse.
The production was created in 1987. It frames Carabosse and the Lilac Fairy in an epic contest.
The story becomes a Cold War fairy tale of good and evil. Top ballet companies rarely tour Australia.
This season offers a rare chance to see this production.
- 1987
- Production created
- Regent Theatre, Melbourne
- Venue
- October 18
- Performance runs until
- Marcia Haydée
- Choreographer
Why it mattersMajor European ballet companies rarely visit Australia. This season offers a rare chance to see world-class dancers and a defining production.
AustraliaMelbourne audiences can see an acclaimed European ballet company for a limited run until mid-October at the Regent Theatre.
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