Queen Kafé at The Australian Ballet 2017 Season Media Launch

Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Tuesday 27 September 2016

The Australian Ballet reveals a season of wonderment for 2017 including the Australian premiere of globally acclaimed Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©

The Australian Ballet’s Artistic Director David McAllister and Executive Director Libby Christie today announced the 2017 program. Combining outstanding classic and contemporary works, the season showcases the artistry of dance with story ballets Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©, The Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker – The Story of Clara, and inspires awe with Faster and Symphony in C.

The Australian Ballet will be completing its 2017 season with the Australian premiere of the ultimate tale of wonder, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©. This new production by one of the world’s greatest living choreographers, Christopher Wheeldon brings Lewis Carroll’s classic story to the stage in magnificent detail, blending the spectacle of Broadway with his rigorous ballet style. Designer Bob Crowley conjures a breathtaking wonderland with inventive elements including puppetry, optical illusion, immersive digital projections, countless wigs and masks, and intricately detailed and vibrant costumes. A sweeping theatrical score by Joby Talbot adds to the wit and vivacity of this spectacular production. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© is the final act in The Australian Ballet’s year of wonderment, playing in Sydney in December.

For full season details, visit  australianballet.com.au

Source: Australian Ballet
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