Ballet brings beloved Coppélia to town
THE Australian Ballet is thrilled to bring the much-loved ballet Coppélia to Toowoomba.
During this year’s regional tour, The Australian Ballet will also be ‘deep-diving’ into the local communities through activities for children, schools and community groups beyond the stage.
“From our earliest years, The Australian Ballet has been committed to sharing the transformative power of dance with all Australians, including ballet lovers in regional communities,” Executive director Libby Christie said.
“We’re delighted to be bringing this production of Coppélia on such an extensive tour in 2018.
“Our touring party of 42 will cover more than 11,300 km this year, including the Northern Territory and far north Queensland.
“We’re excited to continue our tradition of creating unforgettable experiences for our regional audiences.”
The tour is expected to reach more than 9,500 audience members in regional locations across three states, showcasing the artistry and technical skills of performers of The Australian Ballet and graduating students of The Australian Ballet School.
As part of the tour, The Australian Ballet’s education team will visit 15 schools giving more than 3,600 students the chance to experience fun workshops free of charge.
It will also offer programs that give regional communities the opportunity to look ‘behind the curtain’.
“Regional touring plays a pivotal role in transporting Australians out of the ordinary and into a world of imagination and beauty,” Artistic director David McAllister said.
“This year, we’re delighted to be bringing one of the classic family favourites Coppélia on the road.
“Coppélia has an important place in The Australian Ballet’s history. It was performed during the company’s inaugural season in 1962 and later revived in 1979 in a new production by The Australian Ballet’s founding Artistic Director Dame Peggy van Praagh and the renowned theatre director George Ogilvie.”
You can catch this amazing performance at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday, July 25 at 7.30pm.