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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment

Cinderella

Cinderella with Leanne Stojmenov and Daniel Gaudiello
Cinderella with Leanne Stojmenov and Daniel Gaudiello Photograph: John Busby

The Australian Ballet’s 2016 season begins with an encore performance of Alexei Ratmansky’s Cinderella in Brisbane. The Russian choreographer has imbued the ballet, a staple in the company’s repertoire, with delightful lightheartedness. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet score, the rags–to–riches story comes to life in a glamorous 1940s world.

In classic Ratmansky style, the story is shaken up a little: Cinderella is taken to the ball by the planets, and the women there dance in pant-suits. The sets and costumes, designed by Jérôme Kaplan and inspired by Dior, Schiaparelli and surrealist art, enhance the ballet’s sense of indulgence and ridiculousness.

Type of Event: Dance

Venue: Lyric Theatre
QPAC
Cnr Grey and Melbourne St
South Bank QLD 4101

Date: from 19 to 24 February 2016

Price: from $39

Website: Australian Ballet

Telephone: (07) 3840 7444

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