As we reported some weeks ago, the Sydney season of La Sylphide will be the last chance Australian audiences have to see Olivia Bell on stage with the Australian Ballet. Bell announced her retirement in August and will give the final performance of her 18 year career with the Australian Ballet on Saturday 25 November at 7.30pm.
La Sylphide is presented as a double bill with Paquita. It’s a fitting choice for a double bill, with La Sylphide marking the start of the Romantic era in ballet and Paquita appearing towards the era’s end. “These two ballets are a glimpse into a pivotal era for ballet and their beauty is that they remain largely untouched from their original state,” remarks AB artistic director, David McAllister. “La Sylphide is an irresistible mix of fairies and men in kilts, while Paquita is a ballet fireworks display, with a stage bursting with gold-flecked tutus and tiaras – the perfect night of exquisite escape.”
Find out how you can win one of three double passes to the Australian Ballet's La Sylphide here.
La Sylphide & Paquita
7-25 November
Sydney Opera House
www.australianballet.com.au