Our Sydney and Melbourne seasons of Carmen earned glowing reviews, offering a bold glimpse into why Johan Inger’s contemporary retelling of Prosper Mérimée’s 1845 novella continues to captivate audiences and win acclaim. Experience the seductive passion between Carmen and Don José, brought to life through Georges Bizet’s iconic score.
Manon tells the story of a young woman caught between true love and the lure of wealth. Set to Jules Massenet’s beautiful score and brought to life through Sir Kenneth MacMillan's powerful choreography, it’s a deeply moving tale of passion, desire and heartbreak.
Manon tells the story of a young woman caught between true love and the lure of wealth. Set to Jules Massenet’s beautiful score and brought to life through Sir Kenneth MacMillan's powerful choreography, it’s a deeply moving tale of passion, desire and heartbreak.
Principal Artists Benedicte Bemet and Joseph Caley reflect on why Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon is a bucket list ballet. From the emotional depth of Jules Massenet’s score to the universal themes of love, duty and tragedy, Manon offers an experience that is as technically demanding as it is profoundly moving. Since its addition to The Australian Ballet’s repertoire in 1994, Manon has continued to captivate audiences with its powerful portrayal of a love story driven by desire and undone by greed.
As our dancers prepare to make their debuts in the heart-wrenching roles of Manon and des Grieux, Principal Repetiteur Kirsty Martin speaks to how ballet duos use their time in the studio to create onstage chemistry.
