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Entertaining at the barre

Welcome to The Australian Ballet’s 2013 Season In 2012, The Australian Ballet celebrated 50 outstanding years of bringing dance to stages and communities across Australia and beyond.

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During this milestone anniversary we celebrated our successes and achievements, and ushered in an exciting new era of artistic vibrancy and excellence.

2013 Entertainment packages

For more than half of our 50 years, The Australian Ballet’s entertainment program has been delighting guests. From client engagement to an evening with friends, entertaining at the barre creates a unique, memorable and exclusive experience for your guests. A night at the ballet showcases your brand and aligns your business with a world-class ballet company.

available from $360 per head + GST

In 2013, there will be plenty of opportunities to engage with your guests as we celebrate the very best in ballet with Masterpieces. Whether you’re seeking fairytales or modern jewels, romantic classics or world premieres, we’ve got a masterpiece waiting for you. I look forward to sharing this spectacular season with you as you enjoy a beautiful evening that will leave a lasting impression well after the final applause.

David McAllister AM Artistic Director

To secure the best seats or discover which package is best for you visit our website australianballet.com.au/entertainme or call Fionn Meikle National Event Manager, Corporate Relations (02) 9253 5313

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swan lake Brisbane 22 February – 2 March Adelaide 5 – 11 July

Swan Lake, the world’s most beloved ballet, returns to its roots in a new traditional production by The Australian Ballet. Created especially for our 50th anniversary, and touring Brisbane and Adelaide in 2013, it has everything a good Swan Lake should – a troubled prince, an enchanted swan, a malevolent magician and doomed love. Choreographer Stephen Baynes is renowned for his intense musicality and classical purity. Together with Artistic Director David McAllister and designer Hugh Colman, he presents a ballet of unprecedented magnificence.

Sydney 30 April – 18 May Melbourne 6 – 17 June

THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS (1946) Choreography George Balanchine Music Paul Hindemith The Four Temperaments

Swan Lake (2012) Choreography Stephen Baynes Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Photography Georges Antoni

Melbourne 15 – 26 March Sydney 5 – 24 April

BELLA FIGURA (1995) Choreography Jirˇí Kylián Music Lukas Foss, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Alessandro Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Torelli Photography Jim McFarlane

DON QUIXOTE Don Quixote is on a quest: to find the idealised beloved of his age-addled dreams. The mettlesome lovers Kitri and Basilio are also on a quest: to end up together, despite Kitri’s father and his plans for her to marry the richest fop in town. Their paths meet; and after a storm, a vision, much high-jinks and a little emotional blackmail, ballet’s funniest happy ending is achieved. Reinvented by Nureyev and with plenty of Petipa pyrotechnics, Don Quixote is a benchmark for dancers.

DYAD 1929 (2009) Choreography Wayne McGregor Music Steve Reich’s Double Sextet

SYMMETRIES Canberra 23 – 25 May

DON QUIXOTE (1869) Choreography Rudolf Nureyev after Marius Petipa Music Ludwig Minkus Orchestrated by John Lanchbery

Photography Georges Antoni

Each of the choreographers on this triple bill has left their distinctive mark on classical dance. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments is a work of stark geometries and distinct moods. Jirˇí Kylián brings his customary insight and invention to Bella Figura, with its stunningly theatrical flame-red skirts. Wayne McGregor, resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, tests the limits of movement in Dyad 1929. These three works by the master innovators present modern ballet at its spectacular best.

How do you make a ballet about Parliament House? Choreographer Garry Stewart will answer the question with his Centenary of Canberra tribute to one of Australia’s greatest monuments, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2013. Mirroring the building process will be the classical showcase Études, which shows the growth of ballet technique from basic barre exercises to the most exuberant of bravura displays. Both works return to basic principles to show the complexity in simplicity; both works will highlight The Australian Ballet’s versatility and pristine technique. MONUMENT (2013) Choreography Garry Stewart Music Huey Benjamin

Photography Georges Antoni

ÉTUDES (1948) Choreography Harald Lander Music Knudåge Riisager (after Carl Czerny) A Centenary of Canberra project

GRAEME MURPHY'S

swan lake Melbourne 21 June – 1 July

CINDERELLA Graeme Murphy’s grand vision of the evergreen Swan Lake has become a signature work for the company both locally and internationally. The romance of Odette and Prince Siegfried is updated (and complicated) with reference to a certain British royal love triangle. Legendary designer Kristian Fredrikson’s inspired lightto-dark décor frames Murphy’s choreography, which keeps tradition at its heart while adding his distinctive breathtaking pas de deux. Little wonder that this lavish production garnered standing ovations for every performance on our recent New York tour.

Melbourne 17 – 28 September Sydney 29 November – 18 December

GRAEME MURPHY'S SWAN LAKE (2002) Choreography Graeme Murphy Creative Associate Janet Vernon Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Photography David Kelly

CINDERELLA (2013) Choreography Alexei Ratmansky Music Sergei Prokofiev Photography Georges Antoni

LA SYLPHIDE Melbourne 29 August – 7 SeptemberN Sydney 7 – 25 NovemberNoovember

BODYTORQUE.technique In 1836, La Sylphide revolutionised ballet, putting women en pointe and giving audiences their first glimpse of the Romantic ballerina – unattainable and unearthly. The Scottish dreamer James is fascinated by a woodland sprite, and spurns his fiancée to follow her. Intent on capturing the ethereal beauty for his own, he accepts the help of the vengeful witch Madge, who leads him to his downfall. This poignant two-act work will be paired with Petipa’s glittering party piece Paquita, the last flowering of the Romantic ballet and a chance for our dancers to display their sparkling technique.

Sydney

31 October – 3 November

PACQUITA Choreography Marius Petipa Music Ludwig Minkus

Could this be your chance to see the next Murphy or McGregor? For almost a decade, the Bodytorque seasons have been a laboratory for our dancers to try out new ideas, discover new skills and let loose to experiment. Fashion, muses, pointe shoes – they’ve all come under the Bodytorque microscope. This year, the theme will be TECHNIQUE. Will we see classical forms bent to new extremes, whole new vocabularies, strange disciplines brought to bear on dance, or something entirely unexpected? Be there as the next generation takes shape. Genre New mixed bill Choreographers 5 choreographers to be annouced

LA SYLPHIDE Choreography Erik Bruhn after August Bournonville Music Herman Løvenskjold

Photography Georges Antoni

Cinders is getting a brand-new dress! Alexei Ratmansky, formerly artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet and now resident choreographer of American Ballet Theatre, is creating a new version of Cinderella on The Australian Ballet. Set to Prokofiev’s bewitching score and featuring Surrealism-inspired sets and costumes by French designer Jérôme Kaplan, this new Cinderella will be eagerly awaited both here and abroad. Ratmansky has been hailed as the saviour of traditional ballet, injecting fresh life into classical technique, and putting his stamp on iconic works such as The Nutcracker and Don Quixote. His take on the original girl-made-good story promises true enchantment.

Photography Georges Antoni

THREE PREMIUM PACKAGES. THREE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES. Our entertainment packages range from the glamour of an opening night party, to private pre-show cocktails and a post-performance supper with artists from The Australian Ballet. Our dancers can mingle with guests and sign programs and posters, making for an unforgettable and unique experience. Whatever your objective we can help create a bespoke and unforgettable experience that’s right for you.

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Opening Night Be a part of the opening night buzz. Watch The Australian Ballet on stage and join in the exclusive party celebrations where you will rub shoulders with our dancers and VIP’s. This is the hottest, money-can’t-buy ticket in town! From $360 per head + GST.

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Jeté Why not start your night off with a private pre-show cocktail party or sit-down dinner, before you and your guests take in a performance by The Australian Ballet and enjoy interval drinks in the ballet's own private area. From $420 per head + GST.

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Elevation For a truly stylish evening that delivers maximum impact, start with a private pre-show dinner prior to the performance. You and your guests will then enjoy interval drinks in a private area followed by a special post-show supper attended by artists from The Australian Ballet. From $535 per head + GST.

THREE REASONS TO BOOK NOW Entertainment catches people at their best – when they are relaxed and enjoying themselves positive relationships form naturally. Whether your objective is to network and engage clients or staff, or to simply enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends, we can help you create a lasting and rewarding evening they will remember forever.

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It’s so easy Your Event Manager will guide you every step of the way, helping to bring your event to life and get the most out of your evening and budget. If you are looking for something different, we can work with you to create a bespoke experience guaranteed to impress your guests and exceed expectations.

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The best seats Much excitement has been generated following the success of our 50th anniversary season, and many of our 2013 performances will sell out. An entertainment package may be the only way to see The Australian Ballet, and premium tickets for all our performances are limited. Book well in advance to access the best seats. Dates are subject to availability.

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More than a ticket An entertainment package delivers a premium experience that goes beyond the theatre. It brings people together in a creative and stylish setting, all the while supporting Australia’s world-class national ballet company. Don’t just take our word for it… Freehills became the Official Legal Partner of The Australian Ballet because of the natural alignment between ourselves and a national icon which is so highly regarded in the international and domestic arena. Feedback from clients and guests who have attended our private evenings at The Australian Ballet has been universally positive, so much so that we view these events as integral to our entertainment portfolio. Our lawyers love doing legal work for The Australian Ballet and enjoy the behind the scenes glimpses of a performing arts company that our sponsorship provides. Danielle Kelly Diversity Manager Freehills

the australian ballet 2013 Entertainment packages available from $360 per head + GST To secure the best seats or discover which package is best for you visit our website australianballet.com.au/entertainme or call Fionn Meikle National Event Manager, Corporate Relations (02) 9253 5313

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