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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
30th April, 2025
End date
17th May, 2025
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
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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 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 & Opera Australia Orchestra
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 Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Manon?
Manon tickets start at $68.
How do you get tickets for Manon?
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