Universal in its themes, Spartacus is a classic story of an underdog who fights back against all odds. The passionate love between Spartacus and his wife Flavia anchors an urgent rebellion against the Roman Empire and Crassus, a Roman general.
KEVIN JACKSON, ROBYN HENDRICKS AND TY KING-WALL. PHOTOGRAPHY JUSTIN RIDLERThe first version of Spartacus seen on Australian stages was choreographed by László Seregi. It was premiered by The Australian Ballet in 1978 and toured New York, Washington DC and Costa Mesa.
ARTISTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET. PHOTOGRAPHY BRANCO GAICACREDITS
Choreography Lucas Jervies
Music Aram Khachaturian
Costume and set design Jérôme Kaplan
Lighting design Benjamin Cisterne
Dramaturge Imara Savage
Fight Director Nigel Poulton
We celebrate the many philanthropists who are making this production possible, with special thanks to:
Mr Kenneth R Reed AM, SPARTACUS
McCusker Charitable Foundation, FLAVIA
Friends of The Australian Ballet (NSW) Ltd, CRASSUS
Mrs Roslyn Packer AC, TERTULLA
The Australian Ballet Society, BATIATUS
The Dame Margaret Scott Fund for Choreographers supports Lucas Jervies