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Performer: Jon Buswell

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BrisbaneRomeo and Juliet

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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
John Cranko; The Australian Ballet; Jürgen Rose; Jon Buswell

HelsinkiDracula

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Kilar: Dracula
Krzysztof Pastor; Finnish National Ballet; Patrick Fournillier; Charles Cusick Smith; Jon Buswell
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The Australian Ballet does Romeo and Juliet: precision over passion

Grace Carroll as Juliet and Joseph Caley as Romeo in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet © Daniel Boud
This revival of Romeo and Juliet combines vivid staging and technical leads, but the lover's careful partnership lacks the volatility that makes young love convincing and tragedy believable. 
***11
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The Australian Ballet in Adelaide: a dazzling Beauty

The Fairies in the Prologue of David McAllister's The Sleeping Beauty © Jonathan van der Knaap
With Tchaikovsky’s music, glittering visual spectacle and wonderful dancers, The Australian Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty is a thrilling night at the ballet.
****1
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Queensland Ballet: Behind the ‘rags to riches’ story of Coco Chanel

Neneka Yoshida as Coco Chanel, Patricio Revé as Boy Capel, Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon © David Kelly
Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon is a visually beautiful work about an unscrupulous character and a great addition to Queensland Ballet's repertoire.
****1
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A Coppélia coming to you from Hahndorf, South Australia

The football team in Greg Horsman's Coppélia for Queensland Ballet © David Kelly
Queensland Ballet’s delightful Coppélia is fresh and funny, without being superficial.
*****
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Finnish National Ballet's Dracula makes riveting viewing

Finnish National Ballet in Krzysztof Pastor's Dracula © Roosa Oksaharju
Krzysztof Pastor's Dracula offers much in both dance and drama, as well as providing a visual feast.
****1
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Australian Ballet's Don Quixote: a showpiece for excellence

Ako Kondo and Chengwu Guo in Don Quixote © Rainee Lantry
This Don Quixote reveals the extraordinary depth of talent within Australian Ballet, challenging all ranks of the company and presenting a stellar production.
****1
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