PRINCIPAL PARTNER
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SEASON OVERVIEW
from the Artistic Director
SEASON 2017
Program
In this, my fourth year as Artistic Director, I
have created yet another year of excellence,
beauty and the high standard our audiences
have come to expect, and I invite you to follow
me on this artistic adventure.
FEBRUARY
TAKUTO:
Ballet at the Quarry
IN TRANSIT
Australian Premiere
BALLET 101
THE CLEAREST LIGHT
For over two decades West Australian Ballet
has started the year performing at the
magical Quarry Amphitheatre and this year
will be no different. Our first season in 2017
will be a program of four wonderful works
including three Australian Premieres and
one World Premiere.
The night will start with an internationally
acclaimed choreographer who is a familiar
face to our Perth audiences. The Belgian
born Annabelle Lopez Ochoa returns with
In Transit, a strong and poignant work where
Annabelle explores a person’s state of mind
while in an undefined public place of transit.
This piece was created for the Spanish
National Ballet in 2012.
Canadian born Eric Gauthier will make his
Australian debut with two works from his
bright and diverse repertoire. Ballet 101
is an entertaining solo which starts with
the so-called "101" positions of the ballet
language before randomly combining them
in a creative choreographic exercise with a
surprise finish.
SEASO N 2017
Takuto is our second Eric Gauthier piece for
the evening. This performance will showcase
not only the Company’s technical skills but
also the dancers’ drumming abilities. Set
in three parts, this work is a journey with
our dancers as they find their inner balance
and energy through the powerful beat.
These two works were created on Eric’s
own Company based in Stuttgart, Germany,
Gauthier Dance.
I am excited to announce
WAB Demi-Soloist Christopher
Hill has created a piece to
conclude our Ballet at the
Quarry season. The Clearest
Light is the newest addition
to Christopher’s impressive
choreographic repertoire and
I am delighted to bring this
performance to the stage.
In May, WAB will bring
Don Quixote back to life at
His Majesty’s Theatre.
This version, created in
2010 by iconic Australian
Prima Ballerina, our very
own Lucette Aldous,
follows Don Quixote on his
journey to find his love - the
imaginary Dulcinea.
Have you ever imagined a
ballet based on the story
of The Great Gatsby?
Well, a very talented
choreographer has! After
the enormous success of
Beauty & the Beast last year,
David Nixon is back with a
delightful ballet set in the
stylish world of New York’s
Long Island in the 1920s.
The Great Gatsby will bring
the cool, calm, collected
prohibition era to Perth in
September.
World Premiere
TAKUTO
Australian Premiere
MARCH
A tale of swashbuckling
pirates, ticking crocodiles,
enchanting mermaids and
lost boys will bring our
2017 season to a close. The
beloved children’s classic,
Peter Pan, will entrance
audiences of all ages as
Peter and the Darling
children along with the
mischievous fairy Tinkerbell
travel to Neverland and
fight the devious Hook.
Choreographed by Russell
Kerr, this production will be
a special Christmas treat.
And of course one not to
forget, Genesis, our much
loved season where you
get to enjoy cutting edge
choreography in an intimate
setting with WAB dancers
at our Ballet Centre.
GENESIS
World Premiere
MAY
DON QUIXOTE
SEPTEMBER
THE GREAT GATSBY
Australian Premiere
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
PETER PAN
I trust Season 2017 will
invigorate your senses
as you follow us on our
continuous journey of
beauty, grace and emotion.
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ONE
Takuto: Ballet at The Quarry
All people dream, but not equally.
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind,
Wake in the morning to find that it was vanity.
But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people,
For they dream their dreams with open eyes,
And make them come true.
T. E . L AWRE NC E
...into another world
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PROGRAM
BALLET
SEASON 2017
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Approximate running time
2 hours.
IN TRANSIT
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
ASSISTANT
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Allan Falieri
COSTUMES:
Aviad Arik Herman
LIGHTING:
Jantje Geldof
MUSIC:
Scanner, Max Richter,
Ólafur Arnalds, Fennesz,
The Durutti Collumn
BALLET 101
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Eric Gauthier
ASSISTANT
CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Anna Harms, Rosario Guerra
COSTUMES & LIGHTING:
Eric Gauthier
MUSIC:
Jens-Peter Abele
THE CLEAREST LIGHT
CHOREOGRAPHER/
COSTUMES/LIGHTING/MUSIC:
Christopher Hill
TAKUTO
TA K
U TO
B A L L E T A T T H E Q UA R R Y
3 - 25 February 2017
Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach
For the people of Perth, Ballet at the Quarry has
become one of summer’s hottest tickets. Attracting
young and old audiences alike, the season continues
to grow in stature and popularity as we continue to
perform to sellout audiences.
In 2017 West Australian Ballet is proud to present
Takuto: Ballet at the Quarry, a series of four short works:
IN TRANSIT
THE CLEAREST LIGHT
Choreographer Annabelle
Lopez Ochoa explores the
state of mind that inhabits
people while in an undefined
public place of transit.
WAB’s own Christopher Hill
will be adding to his already
impressive choreographic
repertoire with the
premiere of his latest work,
The Clearest Light.
BALLET 101
TAKUTO
Eric Gauthier's humorous
"crash course" in classical
ballet. Using the basic five
positions as his starting
point, Gauthier creates 101
positions with tongue-incheek references to famous
ballets and choreographers.
How easy it is to get out
of step and how difficult it
often is to find one’s inner
rhythm – the balance that
provides us with strength
and creativity: the rhythm
of life. This is the theme of
Takuto, which, following
Taiko, is the second work
by choreographer Eric
Gauthier inspired by the art
of Japanese drumming.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Eric Gauthier
ASSISTANT
CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Anna Harms, Rosario Guerra
COSTUMES:
Gudrun Schretzmeier
LIGHTING:
Eric Gauthier
MUSIC:
Stephan M. Boehme
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Ballet at the Quarry Presented By:
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CHAPTER
TWO
Genesis
Do not go gentle...
...into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end...
...know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
DYLA N TH O M AS
...into an illusion
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PROGRAM
BALLET
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GEN
E SIS
29 March - 1 April 2017
West Australian Ballet Centre
134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands
Approximate running
time 1 hour
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Call West Australian Ballet
(08) 9214 0707 or at
waballet.com.au or
include Genesis in your
subscription package.
A sellout event, WAB once again invites its
dancers and up and coming choreographers
to demonstrate their exceptional skill and
creative flair in an exciting mini-season of
short works.
Short bursts of dance delights, Genesis
gives patrons the rare opportunity to get up
close and personal with the dancers in an
intimate ballet experience.
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CHAPTER
THREE
Don Quixote
Sanity may be madness but the maddest of all
is to see life as it is and not as it should be.
C E RVANT E S
...into madness
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PROGRAM
BALLET
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WEST AUSTRALIAN
don
OU I X O T E
11 - 27 May 2017
His Majesty's Theatre with
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Approximate running time
2 hours. 10 mins
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Lucette Aldous after
Marius Petipa
SETS & COSTUMES:
Allan Lees OAM
RE-STAGING:
WAB Artistic Staff
LIGHTING:
Jon Buswell
COMPOSER:
Ludwig Minkus
ARRANGER:
J. Lanchbery
CONDUCTOR:
Judith Yan
First premiered by WAB in 2010, we’re
thrilled to bring this sumptuous production
of Don Quixote, choreographed by Australia’s
‘Grande Dame’ of ballet, Lucette Aldous,
back to His Majesty’s stage.
Based on episodes from Cervante’s classic
novel, Don Quixote was originally created
by the greatest of all ballet masters, Marius
Petipa. The plot follows delusional Don
Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza,
who set out on an adventure to find Don
Quixote’s imaginary lost love Dulcinea.
The stunning sets and costumes have been
created by Australian designer, Allan Lees
whose work has graced stages throughout
the world. The West Australian Symphony
Orchestra will bring the lively score to life in a
production which is sure to delight all ages.
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CHAPTER
FOUR
The Great Gatsby
Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future
that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then,
but that's no matter -tomorrow we will run faster,
stretch out our arms farther.
..and one fine morning So we beat on, boats against the current,
borne back ceaselessly into the past.
F. S COT T F ITZGE RAL D
...into a fantasy
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PROGRAM
BALLET
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the
14 - 30 September 2017
His Majesty’s Theatre with
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Approximate running time
2 hours. 10 mins
CHOREOGRAPHER:
David Nixon OBE
CO-DIRECTOR:
Patricia Doyle
SETS:
Jérôme Kaplan
COSTUMES:
David Nixon OBE
LIGHTING:
Tim Mitchell
COMPOSER:
Sir Richard
Rodney-Bennet CBE
ARRANGER:
John Longstaff
MUSIC ADVISOR:
Anthony Meredith
CONDUCTOR:
Myron Romanul
Australian Premiere
Discover the heady, indulgent days of New York’s Long
Island during the 1920s as West Australian Ballet brings
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby to
the stage. Nick Carraway comes to know his infamous
neighbour Jay Gatsby – a mysterious millionaire with a
secret past and a penchant for lavish parties and beautiful
women. As the sparkling façade of Gatsby’s world begins
to slip, Carraway comes to see the loneliness, obsession and
tragedy that lies beneath.
Music by Academy Award nominated and BAFTA winning
composer Sir Richard Rodney-Bennet CBE (Four Weddings
and a Funeral, Murder on the Orient Express), will be played
live by West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
As The Great Gatsby steps into the spotlight, don’t miss
your opportunity to see what promises to be one of the
most stylish adaptations of this classic literary work.
‘...surely David Nixon's finest work yet, destined
for box-office success.’
- YORKSHIRE POST
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CHAPTER
FIVE
Peter Pan
Whisper with the clouds like only Peter can.
Oh, but what if I fall?
Sail with the stars - knowing you are more than just a man.
Oh, but my darling...
Kiss the moon good morning. Lull the sun to bed.
We reside in our beginnings, we are free to never end.
What if you fly?
ERIN HANSON
J. M. B ARRIE
...into imagination
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PROGRAM
BALLET
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PA N
17 November - 10 December 2017
His Majesty’s Theatre with
West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra
Approximate running time
2 hours. 10 mins
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Russell Kerr
RE-STAGING:
WAB Artistic Staff
SETS & COSTUMES:
Kristian Fredrikson AO
LIGHTING:
Jon Buswell
MUSIC:
Philip Norman
CONDUCTOR:
Myron Romanul
Peter Pan will once again take flight at His Majesty’s Theatre.
With a little help from some fairy dust, Peter Pan whisks
the Darling children from their London home to the magical
realm of Neverland. Wendy, John and Michael find dangers
and adventures hidden around every corner, while the
wickedly wonderful Captain Hook lurks close behind.
A fantasy-filled adventure for the whole family, this
enchanting story features all the beloved characters
including the ticking crocodile, mermaids, fairies, Tiger Lily
and the Lost Boys.
Kristian Fredrikson’s Edwardian inspired picturebook
designs and a magnificent cinematic score performed by
the West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra will bring to life
the pages of J.M. Barrie’s timeless classic.
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WELCOME TO
WEST AUSTRALIAN BALLET
Season 2017
As Patron of West Australian Ballet it brings me great joy to
see such excellence from our State Ballet Company. Since its
beginning in 1952, WAB has continued to astound audiences
around Western Australia with classical and contemporary
productions alike.
Once again Artistic Director Aurélien Scannella is delivering a
program filled with universal appeal for those die hard ballet
lovers attending their 100th performance to curious first time
theatre-goers eager to experience the pure joy ballet brings.
Season 2017 launches in February with dynamic and
contemporary works being performed at the ever popular
Ballet at the Quarry. No doubt audiences will be delighted to
see the return of the luxuriant Don Quixote in May and Peter
Pan will provide a fantasy filled adventure for the young and
young at heart at the end of year. Last performed by WAB in
2010 and 2013 respectively, these well-known productions will
continue to captivate all.
The headiness of New York in the 1920s comes to His
Majesty’s Theatre in September with the Australian Premiere
of The Great Gatsby. David Nixon is sure to evoke the senses
with what has been described as one of the most stylish
adaptations of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic.
Please join me in showing your support of Aurélien and the
Company in Season 2017.
Her Excellency the Honourable
Kerry Sanderson AC
Governor of Western Australia
Patron, West Australian Ballet
Looking ahead to 2017 I am encouraged by the successes
of 2016. It gave me great pleasure to witness such an
exceptional year. The Company’s stature grew through
many exciting initiatives, the highlight being an acclaimed
international tour to Jakarta. We shall continue to strive
for such growth so we can keep enriching people’s lives
through this wonderful, timeless art form even more.
2017 will surely delight and wow audiences of all ages
with beloved ballets to new innovative creations from
World Premieres (Genesis, The Clearest Light), Australian
Premieres (The Great Gatsby, In Transit, Ballet 101, Takuto)
and beloved favourites once again returned to stage
(Don Quixote, Peter Pan).
Of course these seasons would not be possible without
the tremendous support of our audiences. Our dancers
thrive knowing you’re there every night behind the lights,
encouraging them through every jéte and pirouette.
We thank our Principal Partner, Woodside, for their
continued support. In 2016, they stood next to us through
each season and generously gave additional support for
the Jakarta tour. We also welcome Singapore Airlines as
a new Lead Partner who will stand alongside our other
faithful Lead Partner, Wesfarmers. All our Partners, from
Woodside through to our Event Partners, will continue
to play a vital role in bringing these wonderful ballet
productions to the stage in the year to come, and beyond.
I look forward to warmly welcoming you to each
production in Season 2017.
Dr Robert Edwardes
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Chair, West Australian Ballet
On behalf of Woodside, I welcome and invite you to
experience West Australian Ballet’s adventurous
2017 Season.
Now in our eighth year as Principal Partner, Woodside
is pleased to be supporting West Australian Ballet to
reach greater, more diverse audiences across the state.
Both of our companies have a long association with the
WA community, and a relationship built around shared
values and shared success.
As a proud Australian company, headquartered in Perth,
it is pleasing to see the depth of local talent from within
West Australian Ballet continue to grow. In 2016, in
addition to our Principal Partnership, we also supported
West Australian Ballet’s tour to Jakarta, Indonesia,
which showcased the talents of our West Australian
performers on the international stage, and allowed the
Company to share its technical and artistic skills via a
cultural exchange with the Ballet Indonesia Foundation.
On behalf of Woodside, I encourage you to join us in
supporting Season 2017, and we wish Aurélien and all
of the Company the best in presenting this exciting
program of events.
Peter Coleman
Managing Director and CEO – Woodside Energy
West Australian Ballet Principal Partner
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EPILOGUE
The Company
...into transcendence
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Principals
Matthew Lehmann
Brooke Widdison-Jacobs
Soloists
L to R
SEASO N 2017
Sarah Hepburn
Chihiro Nomura
André Santos
Gakuro Matsui
Florence Leroux-Coléno
ARTISTIC TEAM
Ballet Master
Ballet Mistress
Ballet Master
Craig Lord-Sole
Sandy Delasalle
Cédric Ygnace
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Corps de Ballet
Demi-Soloists
SEASO N 2017
L to R
Melissa Boniface
Christopher Hill
Polly Hilton
Meg Parry
Alessio Scognamiglio
Christian Luck
Reika Sato (Absent)
Back row, L to R
Middle row, L to R
Seated row, L to R
Carina Roberts
Jesse Homes
Claire Voss
Adam Alzaim
Giuseppe Canale
Alexandre Olivier Dahms
Phebe Sleeman
Nikki Blain
Stefano Russiello
Vida Polakov
Liam Green
Kymberleigh Cowley
Oliver Edwardson
Andrew Radak
Ashleigh Bennett
Matthew Edwardson
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MONDAY VERNISSAGE
& OPEN FRIDAYS
Join our celebrity guest speakers as they present
their stories and experiences – from the heart
ACCESS
A private ‘promenade’ through the finer points of ballet,
our Vernissage series provides fascinating insights into the
world of dance.
Education & Community
$25 per person/$20 for subscribers and students, including
a glass of bubbly upon arrival.
Bookings (08) 9214 0707, [email protected] or for more
information visit waballet.com.au.
Monday 1 May 2017
Monday 28 August 2017
JUDITH YAN
DAVID NIXON OBE
Artistic Director of Guelph
Symphony Orchestra & Music
Director and Principal Conductor
of Opera on the Avalon
Judith Yan has been a
conductor for the
National Ballet of Canada,
San Francisco Opera,
and the Canadian Opera
Company since 1998.
Equally adept at conducting
both opera and ballet, she
has worked for companies
in Germany, Italy, the United
States and Canada.
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Judith will share insights
about her experiences
with the world’s leading
choreographers and ballet
masters, the finer nuances
of working with opera and
ballet, and her story of how
she has become such a
sought-after conductor.
Artistic Director - Northern Ballet
A giant in the world of
ballet, David Nixon has
worked as Principal Dancer,
Principal Guest Artist,
Choreographer, Costume
Designer, Director and
Artistic Director.
He has made an enormous
contribution to ballet
repertoire – in his six years
with BalletMet alone he was
responsible for 16 World
Premieres. David brings the
Australian Premiere of his
ballet, The Great Gatsby to
our stage in 2017.
Join WAB for an exclusive
opportunity to hear David
speak about the art of
choreography and his
fascinating career which
has taken him across the
globe. For his services
to dance, David was
acknowledged in 2010 with
an OBE in the Queens New
Year honours list.
Open Fridays
WAB opens its doors during
the year to invite you into
the studio to watch how
our dancers begin their
day. You will witness their
seemingly boundless energy
and incredible talent and
athleticism whilst they
take class. At $10, it is an
intimate, inspiring and
affordable experience.
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
20 January
3 March
7 April
26 May
4 August
1 September
6 October
3 November
1 December
10am
10am
10am
12 noon
10am
10am
10am
10am
12 noon
Engage with the world’s most
beautiful form of dance
WAB can bring the beauty and joy
of ballet to you by:
Enriching people’s lives through dance
is what we aspire to everyday at West
Australian Ballet.
— Creating opportunities for future ballet
stars to share the studio and stage with their heroes;
We love nothing more than helping everyone
in our community to engage with ballet, and
because we offer so many different ways for
this to happen, we know everyone, no matter
what age or stage of life, is able to enjoy this
timeless artform.
—Educating WA’s school students about
ballet as an artform and as a part of our
cultural landscape;
—Helping adult learners to discover
the strength and artistry within their
own bodies;
—Offering tickets to performances for
people facing hardships;
—Providing opportunities for everyone in
our community to watch, listen, dream
and dance.
From young children, to recent immigrants,
to people faced with serious challenges,
and the ballet stars of tomorrow, we know
ballet has something to offer everyone, no
matter their personal, physical, emotional or
financial circumstances
To find out more about enriching your life
through ballet, visit the ‘Learn’ page at
waballet.com.au
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PHILANTHROPY
PERFORMANCES
If you love our performances, we invite you to
support our work
Dates and Times
Building and maintaining a world-class ballet company isn’t possible
without the support of our community. Your gift makes a vital difference
to our work in achieving artistic excellence, maintaining affordable ticket
prices, and accessibility for those less fortunate in our community.
All donations are acknowledged within our various Giving Circles which
enable you to experience the Company in a unique and personal way.
Your gift, regardless of the amount, will allow us to take another step
forward in our dance for you and the people of our state.
2017 Giving Programs
Takuto: Ballet at the Quarry
The Great Gatsby
Quarry Amphitheatre
His Majesty’s Theatre w/WASO
Friday 3 February
8.00pm
Thursday 14 September
7.30pm
Saturday 4 February
8.00pm
Friday 15 September
7.30pm
Tuesday 7 February
8.00pm
Saturday 16 September
7.30pm
Wednesday 8 February
8.00pm
Tuesday 19 September
6.30pm
Thursday 9 February 8.00pm
Wednesday 20 September
6.30pm
Friday 10 February
8.00pm
Thursday 21 September
7.30pm
Saturday 11 February
8.00pm
Friday
22 September
7.30pm
Tuesday 14 February
8.00pm
Saturday 23 September
2.00pm
Wednesday 15 February
8.00pm
Saturday 23 September
7.30pm
Thursday 16 February
8.00pm
Tuesday 26 September« 6.30pm
17 February
8.00pm
Wednesday 27 September
6.30pm
Gatsby Campione
Young Artists
Friday Saturday 18 February
8.00pm
Thursday 28 September
7.30pm
Discover the creative genius behind the
Australian Premiere of The Great Gatsby
by joining the Gatsby Campione. When
you support the Gatsby Campione, you
are helping to support the creative costs
of the sets and costumes – you become a
Champion of new works for the Company
Come along on a journey of discovery
as you follow a young aspiring ballet
graduate’s transition to a professional
ballet dancer. By supporting a Young
Artist Scholarship, you will enable a
young dancer to develop their artistry
across a year’s immersion in a worldclass ballet company.
Wednesday 22 February
8.00pm
Friday 29 September
7.30pm
Thursday 23 February
8.00pm
Saturday 30 September
2.00pm
Friday 24 February
8.00pm
Saturday 30 September
7.30pm
Saturday 25 February
8.00pm
You will be invited to a series of events
which include meeting David Nixon OBE to
hear his inspiration plus a private onstage
tour of the sets and costumes
Minimum Campione gift $1000.
Pointe Shoe Fund
The ultimate symbol of ballet…
a pair of pointe shoes.
Every time you see a ballerina glide
across the stage or pirouette in a flurry
of satin and tulle, it is the dancer’s pointe
shoes that support their graceful and
powerful movements.
We invite you to generously gift a pair
of pointe shoes to your favourite dancer
for use during their next performance,
and in return you’ll receive an invitation
to our Pointe Shoe Workshop during
Season 2017.
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Young Artist patrons will receive an
invitation to our Young Artist Scholarship
presentation and receive updates from
their Young Artist throughout the year.
Peter Pan
Genesis
His Majesty’s Theatre w/WAPO
West Australian Ballet Centre
Friday 17 November
7.30pm
Wednesday 29 March
7.30pm
Saturday 18 November
7.30pm
Thursday 30 March
7.30pm
Wednesday 22 November
6.30pm
Friday 31 March
7.30pm
Thursday 23 November« 6.30pm
Saturday 1 April 3.00pm
Friday 24 November
7.30pm
Kira Bousloff Circle
Saturday 1 April 7.30pm
Saturday 25 November
2.00pm
Saturday As the oldest ballet company in
Australasia, West Australian Ballet
continues to thrive because individuals
like you believe in the artistic contribution
we make to our community. If you wish
to play a part in the future of ballet within
this state, we invite you to consider a
legacy gift.
The Kira Bousloff Circle gives you the
unique opportunity to get to know
Aurélien, our dancers and staff through
invitations to special events.
Be a part of our very special story. You
can choose your gift, or find out more
about the Kira Bousloff Circle when you
complete your ticket subscription form.
25 November
7.30pm
Don Quixote
Wednesday 29 November
6.30pm
His Majesty’s Theatre w/WASO
Thursday 30 November
6.30pm
Friday 1 December
7.30pm
Saturday 2 December
2.00pm
Saturday 2 December
7.30pm
Sunday 3 December & 3.00pm
Thursday 11 May
7.30pm
Friday 12 May
7.30pm
Saturday 13 May
7.30pm
Tuesday 16 May« 6.30pm
Thursday 18 May
7.30pm
Friday 19 May
7.30pm
Saturday 20 May
2.00pm
Saturday 20 May
7.30pm
Wednesday 24 May
6.30pm
Thursday 25 May
7.30pm
Friday 26 May 7.30pm
Saturday 27 May
2.00pm
Saturday 27 May
7.30pm
Wednesday 6 December
6.30pm
Thursday 7 December
6.30pm
Friday 8 December
7.30pm
Saturday 9 December
2.00pm
Saturday 9 December
7.30pm
Sunday 10 December & 3.00pm
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&
Free pre-performance talk
Storytime Sundays
Please contact the Philanthropy team
for further details about any of our
programs on (08) 9214 0714.
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inside information, special offers and events
throughout the year. Plus, you’ll be invited
to exclusive events at the Ballet Centre,
designed especially for you as a subscriber,
where you’ll have the opportunity to get up
close and personal with the dancers and
experience what goes on behind the scenes.
Our fabulous benefits include:
His Majesty’s Theatre
Quarry Amphitheatre
—Save up to 20% on subscription packages
— 1 0% off additional A and B Reserve
adult tickets you buy
— 20%
off season programs when
purchased with your subscription
— 20% off Monday Vernissage events
— 1 0% off merchandise purchased in person
at the West Australian Ballet Centre
— Access to WABs priority booking period
—E
xchange tickets for a different date up
to 2 days prior to any performance
—S
ubscription to Ballet News and
Straight to the Pointe
— Exclusive WAB events
—D
iscounts on selected West Australian
Symphony Orchestra, West Australian
Opera and Black Swan State Theatre
Company performances
Low rise beach chairs and picnic blankets are only permitted
on grass reserves. Deck chairs, beanbags and chairs exceeding
52 cm width are not allowed in the venue.
Chair reserves provide fixed seating.
West Australian Ballet Centre
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Please note Genesis takes place at the West Australian
Ballet Centre, 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands and
features open seating without fixed allocations.
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HOW TO BOOK YOUR
SUBSCRIBER PACKAGE
To complete the subscription
booking form:
Step 1.
SUBSCRIBER
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Decide which performances you want to see
and the corresponding subscriber package
on page 39.
Step 2.
Choose your preferred dates on page 35
(we recommend selecting an alternative in
case your first selection is unavailable).
Step 3.
Then book in any of the
following ways:
Select the seating area you want on page 37.
Online:
Step 4.
Complete the booking form on our website
at waballet.com.au
Have ready any proof of concession and
your credit card or other payment details.
By post:
Step 5.
Post the completed form plus payment
details to West Australian Ballet
PO Box 604, Maylands, 6931
Tell us of any special requests or other
preferences.
Four Ballets – 20% Off
All 4 Ballets
Ballet at the Quarry / Don Quixote /
The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan
Adult
Concession
Junior
Premium
350
350
350
A-Reserve
284
240
184
B-Reserve
196
172
138
Three Ballets – 15% Off
By telephone:
Call (08) 9214 0707 between 10:00am –
4:00pm Monday to Friday
By person:
Visit the West Australian Ballet Centre at
134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands, between
10:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Quarry + 2 Ballets at His Majesty’s Theatre
3 Ballets at His Majesty’s Theatre
Ballet at the Quarry plus take two from
Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan
Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan
Adult
Concession
Junior
Adult
Concession
Junior
Premium
270
270
270
305
305
305
A-Reserve
223
189
146
234
196
145
B-Reserve
155
136
112
156
137
108
Payments accepted by cheque, cash, VISA,
MasterCard and American Express. Please note
forms are processed in the order they are
Two Ballets – 10% Off
received. Please allow 3-4 weeks after submitting
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your form to receive your tickets.
Quarry + 1 Ballet at His Majesty’s Theatre
Two Ballets at His Majesty's Theatre
Ballet at the Quarry plus take one from
Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan
Take two from
Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan
Adult
Concession
Junior
Adult
Concession
Junior
Premium
178
178
178
216
216
216
A-Reserve
153
131
104
165
138
102
B-Reserve
108
96
80
111
97
75
40
INDIVIDUAL
TICKET PRICES
Tickets to see single performances (not within a subscriber package)
go on sale to the general public Thursday 10 November 2016.
Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach
COMPANION (if they’d like to receive information)
Subscriber Number (if known) Subscriber Number (if known) Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss First Name Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss First Name Surname Surname Address Address Suburb Postcode Suburb Postcode Phone Number Mobile
Phone Number Mobile
Email Address Email Address ™ I would not like to receive WAB’s monthly e-newsletter ™ I would not like to receive WAB’s monthly e-newsletter ™ I am a concession card holder. My number is ™ I am a concession card holder. My number is ™ Senior / Pensioner
™ Senior / Pensioner
™ Student
™ Student
STEP 1 – SELECT YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE
Choose your package and fill in the number of packages you would like. Prices listed are for one subscription which is one ticket per show.
*His Majesty's Theatre
Ballet at the Quarry
Adult
PATRON DETAILS
Concession
Youth
(26 and under)
Junior
(under 16)
A Reserve
79
69
62
59
B Reserve
59
54
50
48
Save 10%
Quarry
+ 1 HMT*
Qty
Adult
To book a performance for Ballet at the Quarry call Ticketmaster on 136 100, visit waballet.com.au
or ticketmaster.com.au or go into any Ticketmaster outlet.
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Concession
A service/delivery fee may apply.
Junior
(16 and under)
His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth
Adult
Concession
Junior (under 16)
Under 30s *
Premium
120
120
120
—
A Reserve
92
77
57
—
B Reserve
62
54
42
30
C Reserve
22
22
22
—
*Tuesday and Thursday evenings only.
Qty
Price
Qty
Save 20%
Three Ballets
at HMT*
Price
Qty
Quarry
+ 3 HMT*
Price
Qty
$178
$216
$270
$305
$350
$
A-Reserve
$153
$165
$223
$234
$284
$
B-Reserve
$108
$111
$155
$156
$196
$
Premium
$178
$216
$270
$305
$350
$
A-Reserve
$131
$138
$189
$196
$240
$
B-Reserve
$96
$97
$136
$137
$172
$
Premium
$178
$216
$270
$305
$350
$
A-Reserve
$104
$102
$146
$145
$184
$
B-Reserve
$80
$75
$112
$108
$138
$
$
Ballet at the Quarry
Qty
Discounts available for groups of 8 or more. Contact Ticketek Groups on 1300 364 001.
All ticket prices are inclusive of GST and ticketing fees.
Junior
(16 and under)
Price
Don Quixote
Qty
Price
The Great Gatsby
Qty
Peter Pan
Price
Qty
Premium
N/A
$120
$120
$120
$
$71
$83
$83
$83
$
B-Reserve
$53
$56
$56
$56
$
Premium
N/A
$120
$120
$120
$
A-Reserve
$69
$77
$77
$77
$
B-Reserve
$54
$54
$54
$54
$
Premium
N/A
$120
$120
$120
$
A-Reserve
$59
$57
$57
$57
$
B-Reserve
$48
$42
$42
$42
$
Open Seating
Junior (Under 16)
$50
$45
To book a Genesis performance at West Australian Ballet Centre book through
West Australian Ballet, Centre, 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands.
STEP 3 – ADD GENESIS
Choose your date and the quantity of tickets.
Sub-total: Genesis Subscriber Special Price $45
(normal price $50)
Price
$45
Total
$
STEP 4 – CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED DATES
Tell us the dates you'd prefer to see the performances you've selected in your package.
Call (08) 9214 0707.
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Quantity
Adult
Total
Price
A-Reserve
Sub-total: additional subscriber tickets
Genesis
Price
Add additional tickets for your preferred dates to go with your subscription package seats and we will put them next to your subscriber seats.
Concession
West Australian Ballet Centre, Maylands
Total
STEP 2 – ADD EXTRA TICKETS TO YOUR PACKAGE
To book a performance at His Majesty’s Theatre call Ticketek on 132 849
Ticketek Theatre and Arts Hotline 1300 795 012.
A service/delivery fee may apply.
Price
Quarry
+ 2 HMT*
Sub-total: subscription package
Adult
Visit waballet.com.au or ticketek.com.au
Premium
Save 15%
Two Ballets
at HMT*
First Preference (Day / Date / Time)
Or visit waballet.com.au
Takuto: Ballet at the Quarry
A service/delivery fee may apply.
Genesis
Don Quixote
The Great Gatsby
Peter Pan
Second Preference (Day / Date / Time)
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STEP 5 – CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED SEATING
Tell us where you would like to sit and we'll try to seat you as close as possible.
Takuto: Ballet at the Quarry
™ Chairs
™ Grass
Genesis
General Admission
Don Quixote
™ Best Available
™ Stalls
™ Dress Circle
™ Upper Circle
The Great Gatsby
™ Best Available
™ Stalls
™ Dress Circle
™ Upper Circle
Peter Pan
™ Best Available
™ Stalls
™ Dress Circle
™ Upper Circle
COMPANY CREDITS
STEP 6 – ADD MONDAY VERNISSAGE
Join our informative presentation evenings to get interesting background insights into the ballet.
1 May 2017 – Judith Yan
Qty
28 August 2017 – David Nixon
Price
Subtotal: Subscriber Special Price $20 (normal price $25)
Qty
Total
Price
$20
$20
$
Select how many program vouchers you'd like and we'll mail them to you. For redemption at the theatre for Ballet at the Quarry, Don Quioxte,
The Great Gatsby and Peter Pan.
Qty
Price
$12
Total
$
STEP 8 – INCLUDE A DONATION TO WEST AUSTRALIAN BALLET
Support our dancers and performances by making a tax-deductible gift. Further details about Giving Circle Programs are available from our website at
waballet.com.au/support/giving-circles
Technical
Mme. Kira Bousloff OAM
(1914 – 2001)
Ballet Mistress:
Sandy Delasalle-Scannella
Technical Director:
Ashley Cole
Patron
Ballet Master:
Craig Lord-Sole
Ballet Master:
Cédric Ygnace
Artistic Administrator:
Taui Pinker
Production Stage Manager:
Katy Malacari
™ $75 – A pair of Pointe Shoes and Friends Circle
™ $1,000 – Gold Gatsby Campione and Ballet Circle
™ $5,000 – Sapphire Gatsby Campione and Director’s Circle
™ $500 – 3 working days for a Young Artist and Ballet Circle
™ $2,500 – 3 working weeks for a Young Artist and Ballet Circle
to support
Mrs Alexandra Burt
Head of Lighting/Audio &
Production Coordinator: Neil
Webster
Honorary Life Members
Finance
Head of Wardrobe:
Lyndell Darch
Barbara Ahern
Finance Director:
Trish Wyn-Jones
Deputy Head of Wardrobe:
Kate Ebsary
Accountants:
Fang Tyng Chong, Lilian Ochieng
Wardrobe Assistants:
Louise Innman, Erin Minervini
Operations
Dancer Wellbeing
Head of Operations:
Marcus Whelan
Head of Dancer Wellbeing/
Physiotherapist:
Jenny Woods
John Ahern AO
Ian Cochrane
Mme Gundi Ferris OAM
John Langoulant AO
™ I would like to be contacted about paying my gift in monthly instalments
Clair Medhurst
My preferred acknowledgment
Ken Perry
Subtotal: Private Giving
$
STEP 9 – HANDLING AND SHIPPING OPTIONS
Regular postage and handing fee of $7.00 applies. Should you prefer registered post please select the $3.00 upgrade below.
™ Regular Post (including WAB booking and handling)
$7.00
™ Registered Post (including WAB booking and handling)
$10.00
Subtotal: Handling and Shipping
$
Jan Stewart PSM
Gayle Watson Galbraith
Marketing & Development
Board of Directors
Business Development Director:
Sarah-Jane Emslie
Dr Robert Edwardes, Chair
Dr David Smith, Deputy Chair
Sandy Anghie
GRAND TOTALS
Note your subtotals here and add them to get your grand total
Tim Bult
Subtotal Subscription Package
$
Roger Davies
Subtotal Additional Tickets
$
Michael Henderson
Subtotal Genesis
$
Margit Mansfield
Subtotal Monday Vernissage
$
Greg Meyerowitz
Subtotal Calendar and Season Program
$
Sinead Taylor
Subtotal Private Giving
$
Subtotal Handling and Shipping
$7.00
Registered Post Upgrade (simply write '$3.00' in the subtotal box on the right which will be added to the Regular Post cost of $7.00)
$
GRAND TOTAL
$
™ I have enclosed a cheque made payable to West Australian Ballet
™ I am paying by credit card ™ Amex
™ Mastercard ™ Visa
Card Number Expiry Date Card Holder Name Signature ADDITIONAL NOTES
Floor Technician:
Gary Wright
Rodney Thompson
Gavin Bain
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Head Mechanist:
Mat Norman/Adrian Wright
Music Coordinator:
Michael Brett
Private Giving Patron
Michael Chappell
Please select the program you would like to support
My Choice $
Artistic
Her Excellency The Hon.
Kerry Sanderson AC
Governor of Western Australia
STEP 7 – PRE-ORDER YOUR SEASON PROGRAMS
Subtotal: Subscriber special price $12 (normally $15)
Founder
Executive
Artistic Director:
Aurélien Scannella
Executive Director:
Jessica Machin
Executive Assistant &
Events Coordinator:
Dolores Kinsman
Marketing Manager:
Suzanne Beecroft
Education &
Access Manager:
Deborah Robertson
Philanthropy Manager:
Catherine Henwood
Sponsorship Manager:
Lisa Barrett
Partnership Executive:
Leanne Beer
Content Development
& Publicity Officer:
Tony Currie
Customer Services
& Ticketing Officer:
Amanda Leigh
Education Officer:
Nicole Ward
Philanthropy Coordinator:
Penny Dolling
Medical Consultant:
Dr Scott Isbel
Physiotherapist:
Victoria Simpson
Remedial Masseurs:
Jesse Jacobs, Petra Clogher
Pilates & Conditioning Instructor:
Chael Hilton
Conditioning Instructor:
Michael Makossa
Company Associates
Publicity Consultant:
Rosita Stangl
Pianists:
Gennaro Di Donna, Elena McIver,
Sarah Soon, Mark Turton
Photography:
Sergey Pevnev, Emma Fishwick,
Robert Johnson, Frances
Andrijich
General Design:
The Mad Empire
Website:
TW Creative
Printing:
Abbott & Co Printers
Cleaning:
Bio Office
Please include any special requests, feedback, important information
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To West Australian Ballet
Special theatre events
Follow WAB’s movements online
For a more intimate experience with WAB, join us
for Pre-performance talks, held in the Dress Circle
level, prior to selected His Majesty’s Theatre
performances. Be entertained and informed as
our Artistic staff take you on a journey through
the creative process behind a performance.
Keep up to date with the latest news at WAB by
visiting our website waballet.com.au.
Great for getting the kids excited about the show
to follow, Storytime Sundays will be held an
hour before selected matinees during our Peter
Pan season. All children are welcome to join our
Storytelller in the Dress Circle level to hear the
classic tale before seeing it come to life on stage.
Bookings not required but seating space
is limited. Gold coin donations would be
appreciated. See page 26 for dates
Here you’ll find the latest information on our
productions, events and other ways you can
get involved.
And to see what we’re all up to or to let us know
your thoughts, follow us on:
@waballet
Wear West Australian Ballet with pride
If you want to show your love of WAB take a look
at our range of t-shirts, books, jewellery and other
popular merchandise. Available at His Majesty’s
Theatre during performance seasons, at the West
Australian Ballet Centre and online all year round.
Subscribers receive 10% off items purchased at the
West Australian Ballet Centre. Check out waballet.com.au
SPECIAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A big thank you goes to the team at
West Australian Ballet who have excitedly
followed the journey so far for Season 2017.
A special thank you must also go to the team
at The Mad Empire, led by Penny Tassone who,
with their tireless effort, exceptional passion
and creative genius have helped bring our
vision for 2017 to life.
The talented Robert Johnson must also be
thanked for capturing the movement and magic
of our dancers through his lens as must Abbott
& Co Printers for their expert printing services
in producing not only this brochure, but all our
print material.
And of course thank you to the dancers of West
Australian Ballet who inspire us all, everyday.
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Industry Partners
All information in this program is correct at the time of printing.
Management reserves the right to alter details within the season as this may become necessary.