The Australian Ballet

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Adam Bull and Kirsty Martin, The Merry Widow (Hynd) 2018
Photo Jeff Busby

Be whisked away to fairytale lands, ancient cities and exotic shores without leaving the house. Enjoy comfort TV at its finest with The Australian Ballet and ABC iview.

Behind Ballet has rounded up the perfect list of on-demand The Australian Ballet performances for you to enjoy. Whether you’re watching on a big screen TV at home, or your phone while you commute, discover a treasure-trove of familiar favourites and new delights all streaming FREE on ABC iview!

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Principal Artists Ako Kondo and Chengwu Guo, Don Quixote (Nureyev) 2023
Photo Rainee Lantry

Don Quixote

The technicolour production comes to the small screen. Be amazed by real life coupleAko Kondo as Kitri and Chengwu Guo as Basilio as we pay tribute to Rudolf Nureyev and Sir Robert Helpmann’s 1972 film.

Don Quixote ABC iview
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Principal Artist Robyn Hendricks and Kevin Jackson with Artists of The Australian Ballet, Spartacus (Jervies) 2018
Photo Kate Longley

Spartacus

Lucas Jervies production of Spartacus sends you back in time to Ancient Rome in this thrilling production starring Kevin Jackson and Robyn Hendricks from 2018.

Spartacus ABC iview
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Lana Jones and Kevin Jackson, The Sleeping Beauty (McAllister) 2015
Photo Daniel Boud

The Sleeping Beauty

David McAllister’s lavish ballet will transport you into fairy land with its grandeur and grace. Starring Kevin Jackson, Lana Jones, Amber Scott and Lynette Wills.

The Sleeping Beauty ABC iview
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Amber Scott and Adam Bull, The Merry Widow (Hynd) 2018
Photo Daniel Boud

The Merry Widow

In 1975 The Australian Ballet premiered Sir Robert Helpmann’s adaptation of The Merry Widow from operetta to ballet at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. In 2018, we performed this sumptuous production at the Sydney Opera House starring Amber Scott and Adam Bull.

The Merry Widow ABC iview
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Lana Jones and Daniel Gaudiello, Cinderella (Ratmansky) 2013
Photo Lynette Wills

Cinderella

The classic rag-to-riches tale is given a modern twist with costumes by Jérôme Kaplan in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning version of Cinderella.

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Principal Artist Ako Kondo, Coppélia (Ogilvie & van Praagh) 2016
Photo Kate Longley

Coppélia

A scheming alchemist and his mechanical doll are undone by true love in the 2016 production staring Principal Artists Ako Kondo and Chengwu Guo.

Coppélia ABC iview
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Madeline Eastoe and Kevin Jackson, Romeo & Juliet (Murphy) 2011
Photo Jeff Busby

Romeo & Juliet

Graeme Murphy takes you beyond fair Verona in this captivating production of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Starring Madeline Eastoe and Kevin Jackson.

Romeo & Juliet ABC iview
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Ingrid Gow, The Sleeping Beauty (McAllister) 2018
Photo Kate Longley

And We Danced

Do a deep dive into The Australian Ballet’s 60-year history with And We Danced, the informative documentary that invites you to discover the story behind our national ballet company, and meet the people who helped shape ballet in Australia.

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