2026 US Tour

Oscar©

The Australian Ballet returns to the United States with Christopher Wheeldon’s Oscar©

Berkeley, California
25 — 27 September 2026
New York City
8 — 11 October 2026

This tour marks a significant moment for The Australian Ballet, bringing a major new work to the United States and showcasing the company’s world-class dancers on international stages. It offers Australian artists the opportunity to connect with global audiences, perform internationally, and share a work that is central to the company’s artistic identity.

Created by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, Oscar© is a bold full-length ballet inspired by the life and writings of Oscar Wilde. Drawing on works including The Nightingale and the Rose and The Picture of Dorian Gray, the production blends biography and imagination to capture Wilde’s brilliance and vulnerability through Wheeldon’s signature cinematic storytelling.

Oscar© has been generously funded by Lady Potter AC CMRI and The David Hallberg Fund for Artistic Aspiration, and The Robert and Elizabeth Albert Music Fund.

This tour has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

We also extend our sincere thanks to the contributors to the International Touring Fund and our US Tour supporters, whose generosity has made this landmark tour possible.

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Experience Oscar© in the United States

Berkeley, California
25 — 27 September 2026

Cal Performances

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New York City
8 — 11 October 2026

New York City Centre

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Content Warning

Oscar© contains mature themes and sexually explicit content and may not be suitable for young audiences. Oscar© includes the use of theatrical haze and high-pitched prolonged noise.

“Taking Oscar© to the United States marks an important moment for our company and for this work. As Australia’s national ballet company, performing on major international stages is central to who we are, it strengthens our global standing and reflects the reach and ambition of our artists.” Artistic Director David Hallberg

★★★★★

“Daring ... fantastically rewarding.”

- The Age

★★★★

“a thrilling demonstration of The Australian Ballet’s ambition”

- ArtsHub

How Oscar© captivated Australia

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Production credits

Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
Synopsis by Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot based on an original idea by Alexander Wise and Christopher Wheeldon
Composer Joby Talbot
Published by Chester Music Ltd
Stage and costume design Jean-Marc Puissant
Lighting design Jon Goldman
Video design David Bergman
Assistant to the choreographer Jason Fowler
Design associate Sukie Kirk

Christopher Wheeldon’s Oscar© includes extracts from Neil McKenna’s book, The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde, copyright Neil McKenna, with kind permission from the author.