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Genius and madness: The Australian Ballet revives Nijinsky

Jake Mangakahia as The Faun in John Neumeier's Nijinsky © Daniel Boud
Neumeier's Nijinsky explores the professional and personal life of the legendary dancer with intense choreography and powerful performances.  
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The Australian Ballet sparkles in Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker

Joseph Caley as the Nutcracker Prince and Mia Heathcote as Clara in Peter Wright's The Nutcracker © Daniel Boud
Brimming with festive season joy, the Australian Ballet gives an exuberant performance of a Peter Wright classic: The Nutcracker. 
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Fewer words, more heart: Wheeldon underwhelms in TAB’s Oscar

Ako Kondo as The Nightingale in Christopher Wheeldon's Oscar © Daniel Boud
The Australian Ballet’s first commissioned full-length work in 20 years, based on the life of Oscar Wilde, fails to fully take flight. 
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Études/Circle Electric: The Australian Ballet in contrasting works

The Australian Ballet in Stephanie Lake's Circle Electric © Daniel Boud
The Australian Ballet presents a diverse double bill of contemporary and classical dance, including its first major work from choreographer in residence Stephanie Lake. Unfortunately, only the classical piece exhilarates.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Wheeldon’s ballet brought to life

Ako Kondo as the Queen of Hearts in Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland © Daniel Boud
The Australian Ballet revives Christopher Wheeldon's wildly imaginative take on Alice in Wonderland, in a magical masterpiece of wit and colour. 
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The Australian Ballet celebrates 60 years with style and star turns!

Marcus Morelli as Harlequin in Alexei Ratmansky's Harlequinade © Tristram Kenton
The Australian Ballet's return to London's Royal Opera House after a 35 year absence, proves successful at every level.
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