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About Manon
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet.
From the echelons of high society 18th-century Paris to the gritty streets of New Orleans, Manon tells a story of a young girl desperate to rise above her lowly origins, seduced by wealth and the power it affords her. Forced to choose between her true love, the penniless des Grieux, or a life of lavish splendour, Manon is ultimately undone by her desires.
One of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s most celebrated works, Manon premiered in 1974 at the Royal Opera House in London and has been in The Australian Ballet’s repertoire since 1994. It is a powerful classical ballet that exposes the immense class divide, where the rich and powerful exploit the desperate and destitute.
Set to Jules Massenet’s haunting score as arranged by Martin Yates, Manon is a vivid production about escaping poverty and the price of true love.
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Categories
Start date
10th October, 2025
End date
22nd October, 2025
Venue
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Accessibility
Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
More information about Manon
"Manon is an exceptional piece... and enables the Australian Ballet to show off the full gamut of their talent." - The Age
"There is barely a superfluous step in Kenneth MacMillan’s masterful choreography." - Theatre People
Choreography: Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Composer: Jules Massenet
Orchestrated by: Martin Yates
Set and costume design: Peter Farmer
Performed by: Artists of the Australian Ballet & Orchestra Victoria
Photography by: Simon Eeles & David Kelly
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Manon?
Manon runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Which theatre is Manon at?
Manon is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for Manon?
Manon tickets start at $62.
How do you get tickets for Manon?
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