ACT 1
Sleeping Beauty (Act III)
A holiday is declared for the wedding of Princess Aurora & Prince Desire. This is a joyous and happy ballet which will be loved by all.
ACT 2
Les Sylphides
A short ballet in one act about a young man who while walking at night encounters a group of sylphs or magical woman.
ACT 3
Carmen
Carmen is a flirtatious and seductive gypsy woman whose love affair with two men ends in tragedy.
A Russian Triple Bill
Following sell-out performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company present for the the first time in Australia and New Zealand A Russian Triple Bill. This stunning and diverse programme consists of the fairy tale spectacular of Princess Aurora’s wedding from Sleeping Beauty in ACT 1, the romantic Les Sylphides in Act 2 and the electrifying Carmen in Act 3.
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist, Gediminas Taranda. The cast of 40 elite dancers and support staff will travel to Australia & New Zealand in September, October & November 2018
Previously the company has performed:
A Festival of Russian Ballet
The Nutcracker Suite
Swan Lake
Sleeping Beauty
Romeo & Juliet
and many more
