The Australian Ballet – Cinderella

Please note this is a replacement season for The Happy Prince.

Made especially for The Australian Ballet by Alexei Ratmansky, the world’s most in-demand choreographer, this Cinderella has all the elements of the story we know and love—a feisty heroine, a dashing prince, a kindly godmother and a deliciously wicked stepmother—with some fantastical additions.

Ratmansky is artist in residence at American Ballet Theatre, a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” grant, and the acknowledged master of the modern story ballet. His Cinderella, designed by the acclaimed Jérôme Kaplan, takes its vision from Prokofiev’s dark and surprising 1940s score and whirls with stars and planets, Surrealist-inspired projections and a Dior-worthy golden ball gown.

After playing to packed houses and adoring audiences in London, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane, this witty and romantic Cinderella returns to Melbourne for an exclusive performance that will surely amuse everyone.

See why Cinderella is the perfect fit.

Choreography Alexei Ratmansky
Music Sergei Prokofiev
Costume and set design Jérôme Kaplan
Original lighting design Rachel Burke
Projection design Wendall K Harrington

Generously supported by The Melba Alma Cromack Bequest.