“The fairies’ tutus are possibly some of the most beautifully designed and the senior women of the company look terrific dancing this repertoire in brilliant sparkles, fanciful wigs and feathery embellishments.”
– Herald Sun, 2015
ARTISTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET. PHOTOGRAPHY KATE LONGLEY
“If audience reaction is the yardstick, then David McAllister’s first ballet is a resounding success.”
– The Age, 2015
ARTISTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET. PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL BOUDChoreography Marius Petipa
Production and additional choreography David McAllister
Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume and set design Gabriela Tylesova
Design Associate Kat Chan
Dramaturge Lucas Jervies
Lighting design Jon Buswell
with Orchestra Victoria in Melbourne, Opera Australia Orchestra in Sydney and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in Adelaide
The 2015 world premiere of David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty was made possible by our many passionate donors. We would particularly like to thank The Royals, whose extraordinary contributions will be recognised for The Sleeping Beauty’s lifetime.
THE ROYALS
Princess Aurora
Geraldine Anne Lawton Bequest
Prince Désiré
Kenneth R Reed AM
The Lilac Fairy
Friends of The Australian Ballet (NSW) Ltd
Carabosse
Malcolm, Tonya & Carolyn McCusker
The King
Anonymous
The Queen
The Australian Ballet Society
Princess Florine
The Ian Dicker Family
The Bluebird
Francesca Roslyn Packer Barham
Indigo Alice Packer
Emmanuelle Sheelah Packer
