The Australian Ballet presents Anna Karenina Tickets
About The Australian Ballet presents Anna Karenina
"There are as many kinds of love as there are hearts...." - Leo Tolstoy
Cinematic staging, elegant costumes and Yuri Possokhov’s powerful choreography illuminate the tragedy of Anna Karenina, whose desire brings about her ruin.
When Anna meets Vronsky, a handsome young officer, the instant connection between them flames into an affair – with disastrous consequences. Anna leaves her conservative husband and relinquishes her son to be with her lover, but her bliss is fleeting, and when Vronsky’s passion cools she takes desperate action.
Possokhov, formerly a principal dancer with Bolshoi Ballet and San Francisco Ballet and now a major international choreographer, does full justice to Tolstoy’s novel, distilling its central romances and conflicts into a fast-moving, immersive narrative.
The celebrated theatre designer Tom Pye captures the opulence of Anna’s world with a modern twist, through vividly coloured costumes and a sparse, contemporary set that conjures ballrooms, boudoirs and the fateful railway station. Finn Ross’ projections (including real-time footage of the dancers) add substance and atmosphere.
A specially commissioned orchestral score by award-winning composer Ilya Demutsky, who has worked with Possokhov on five previous occasions, captures the torment and raptures of its characters and includes a mezzo-soprano singing live on stage.
After standing ovations and critical acclaim in its debut season, Anna Karenina is set to sweep you away.
Anna Karenina is a co-production of Joffrey Ballet and The Australian Ballet.
Run time
2hrs (inc interval)
Categories
Start date
5th April, 2022
End date
23rd April, 2022
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about The Australian Ballet presents Anna Karenina
"A masterful homage to an epic novel" - Chicago Sun Times
"This is not just one for the balletomanes – anyone who loves dance, film or musical theatre will find something to appreciate in this exciting production." - ArtsHub
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov
Composer: Ilya Demutsky Libretto Valeriy Pecheykin based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy
Costume and set design: Tom Pye
Lighting design: David Finn
Projection desig:n Finn Ross
With Orchestra Victoria and Opera Australia Orchestra
Anna Karenina is a co-production of The Joffrey Ballet and The Australian Ballet.
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