The Australian Ballet presents Harlequinade tickets
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.
A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical ballet’s most enduring works, including Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Working with the original notation of Petipa’s choreography, Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet and artist in residence at American Ballet Theatre, has produced a loving and humorous revival.
Harlequin and Columbine are in love, but her father, who wants her to marry a rich buffoon, 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 in marriage.
The melodic, lilting score is by Riccardo Drigo, a close collaborator of Tchaikovsky’s; the sets and costumes were created by Robert Perdziola, based on a close study of the 1900 originals, which are held at a museum in St Petersburg.
Harlequinade is a co-production of American Ballet Theatre and The Australian Ballet.
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Run time
1hr 40min (incl interval)
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Start date
17th June, 2022
End date
25th June, 2022
Venue
Ian Potter State Theatre | Arts Centre Melbourne
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
BY TRAIN: The closest train station is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
BY CAR: Arts Centre Melbourne's paid undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is extremely limited street parking.
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)
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Staging and additional choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Assisted by: Tatiana Ratmansky
Music: Riccardo Drigo
Scenery and costume designs: Robert Perdziola inspired by Orest Allegri and Ivan Vsevolozhsky
Lighting design: Brad Fields
With Orchestra Victoria
Harlequinade is a co-production of American Ballet Theatre and The Australian Ballet.
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