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About The Australian Ballet presents Harlequinade

After his century-long sleep, the irrepressible Harlequin is wide awake and ready to charm ballet lovers of all ages.

The Story The 19th-century choreographer Marius Petipa made classical ballet’s most enduring works, including Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet and artist in residence at American Ballet Theatre, has immersed himself in the original notation of Petipa’s oeuvre, producing meticulously researched revivals. His latest is the 1900 ballet Harlequinade, a lively romp based on commedia dell’arte.

Harlequin and Columbine are in love, but her father, who wants her to marry a rich older man, has her locked up by Pierrot, his loyal servant. Pierrot’s wife, sympathetic to the young couple, helps her escape, and a Good Fairy gives Harlequin a magical slap stick that helps him triumph over the odds and win Columbine’s hand.

The Music The melodic, lilting score is by Riccardo Drigo, who held the post of conductor and composer at St Petersburg’s Imperial Ballet for 20 years. A close collaborator of Tchaikovsky’s, he conducted the premiere of The Sleeping Beauty.

The Design Robert Perdziola, who created the sets and costumes for Harlequinade, studied the originals, which are held in a St Petersburg museum. They directly inspired Harlequin's bright diamond-patterned tights, Columbine's dove-grey and pink tutu and Pierrot's woefully floppy sleeves.

Run time

1hr 40min (inc interval)

Start date

November 30th, 2021

End date

December 18th, 2021

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Venue

Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre

Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000

Directions

One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space.

Public Transport The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.

Car Parking Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.

For further information please visit the Sydney Opera House

More information about The Australian Ballet presents Harlequinade

"Joy reigns supreme in Ratmansky’s new Harlequinade." Observer

“At American Ballet Theatre in New York, Alexei Ratmansky and I brought the sad, languid clown Pierrot to life through the notations of Petipa’s ballet. To resurrect from the archives a ballet by one of dance’s greatest creators was something I cherished, and I look forward to passing the experience on to the artists who will perform the role here in Australia.” David Hallberg, Artistic Director

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