The Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet

Active for almost 60 years The Australian Ballet has, in the last 20 years through the leadership of its longest-serving artistic director David McAllister, evolved into a unique expression of Australian culture, crystallising the nation’s athleticism, aspiration to excellence and love of dance. The company regularly represents Australia on the world stage, performing in numerous cities worldwide including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo, London and Paris. Caring for tradition yet daring to be different, The Australian Ballet performs beloved classical ballets and commissions new work annually, presenting upwards of 250 shows and 1,700 education and audience engagement events each year. In addition to 80 exceptional dancers, The Australian Ballet employs master craftspeople and leaders in injury prevention, dance education, marketing and philanthropy, as well as an orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, of over 60 musicians.

Productions

Spartacus
Director
Lucas Jervies
Spartacus tells the story of a gladiator who led a slaves’ rebellion against the Roman empire. Charting the journey of a man finding passionate love...