Review: Australian Ballet's Gala Spectacular

The Australian Ballet’s Gala Spectacular is a star-filled highlights program designed to delight both ballet regulars and those new to the art form – and the audience response showed the ambitious production delivers on both counts.

Dance review: Australian Ballet’s Nijinsky

In Nijinsky, the Australian Ballet brings to the stage a spectacle of male dancers showcasing the erotic power of dancer and mentor, the bond between brothers, and the tragedy of men at war.

Wonderful moments: Australian Ballet's Swan Lake. Photo: Daniel Boud

Australian Ballet’s Swan Lake

It’s easy to see why Swan Lake is one of the world’s most-loved ballets. Tchaikovsky’s music itself is magnificent, but then you add a huge ballet company on stage telling a seriously silly story of a doomed romance.