Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Manon
A devastating love story of desire and temptation
One of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s most celebrated works, Manon follows the rise and heartbreaking fall of a young woman torn between true love and the temptation of endless riches. Passion, betrayal and the fragility of the human heart collide in this timeless masterpiece.
Brought to life by the unparalleled artistry of The Australian Ballet's full company, Manon delivers exquisite technicality, lavish staging, and raw emotion in a story you’ll carry with you long after the final bow.
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Content Advisory
Manon contains mature adult themes including depictions of violence and sexual violence that some audiences may find confronting. Contains theatrical weapons, gunshot, theatrical fog and haze effects.
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Duration
2 hours and 45 minutes / 2 Intervals
From the theatre steps
The curtain rose, and Sydney was swept away. Hear what Opening Night audiences thought of Manon.
★★★★★
"Visually sumptuous, emotionally harrowing, savage and psychologically dark, Manon is ballet at its boldest … the most gripping classical dance you will see in 2025."
- Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★
"This revival of Manon is not to be missed, and in the hands of The Australian Ballet’s exceptional dancers, it is arguably one of the finest productions of MacMillan’s masterpiece anywhere in the world."
- Limelight
Principal Artist Brett Chynoweth
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Simon Eeles
Principal Artist Benedicte Bemet
Photo Simon Eeles
Production credits
Choreography Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Staged by Laura Morera and Gregory Mislin
Composer Jules Massenet orchestrated and arranged by Martin Yates
Set and costume design Peter Farmer
Lighting design Jacopo Pantani
Relighter Jason Morphett
The 2025 season of Manon is generously supported by Lady Potter AC CMRI and The David Hallberg Fund for Artistic Aspiration.
Music
Sydney
with Opera Australia Orchestra
Melbourne
with Orchestra Victoria
We thank our production partner
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Official cruise partner
Season 2025
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Jill Ogai and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Jill Ogai and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley
Photo Daniel Boud