The Dream

From next week, the Australian Ballet will honour one of the most iconic choreographers of the 20th century Frederick Ashton, in an enchanting performance comprising three of his works. Ashton’s choreography style played a crucial role in the development of the art, his ‘British Ballet’ infused compositions a major part of the Australian Ballet’s early repertoire.

Audiences will be treated to a triple layered performance that features Monotones II, Symphonic Variations and lastly, The Dream. Symphonic Variations will be a first for the company, having never staged the piece, which well known for its harsh physical demands placed upon the performer.

With a selection of Ashton’s choreography that is heavily male dominated, the night will showcase three of the company’s most skilled performers, Kevin Jackson, Adam Bull and Brett Chynoweth. With a beautiful presentation of Ashton’s most testing arrangements, the night is guaranteed to be simply mesmerising.

The night will conclude in magnificence with Ashton’s critically acclaimed The Dream, which will be the first time in which the company has performed the piece in over 40 years. With a soundtrack by Mendelssohn and performed by the talented Australian Opera and Ballet orchestra, the program will be a rare and magical opportunity to witness the diversity of one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century.

29th April – 16th May, Sydney Opera House, Tickets available online.