PRINCIPAL PARTNER - West Australian BalletPicnic hampers available for purchase. Visit the Ballet at The Quarry page on our website to find out how. Approximate running time 2 hours

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

SEASON OVERVIEW

from the Artistic Director

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.

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.

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.

SEASON 2017Program

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.

I trust Season 2017 will

invigorate your senses

as you follow us on our

continuous journey of

beauty, grace and emotion.

FEBRUARY

MARCH

MAY

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

TAKUTO:Ballet at the Quarry

GENESIS

DON QUIXOTE

PETER PAN

IN TRANSIT Australian Premiere

BALLET 101

THE CLEAREST LIGHT World Premiere

TAKUTO Australian Premiere

THE GREAT GATSBYAustralian Premiere

World Premiere

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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.

C H A P T E R O N E

T. E. LAWRENCE

Takuto: Ballet at The Quarry

...into another world

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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:

Ballet at the Quarry Presented By:

Picnic hampers available for purchase. Visit the Ballet

at The Quarry page on our website to find out how.

Approximate running time 2 hours.

IN TRANSIT

Choreographer Annabelle

Lopez Ochoa explores the

state of mind that inhabits

people while in an undefined

public place of transit.

BALLET 101

Eric Gauthier's humorous

"crash course" in classical

ballet. Using the basic five

positions as his starting

point, Gauthier creates 101

positions with tongue-in-

cheek references to famous

ballets and choreographers.

THE CLEAREST LIGHT

WAB’s own Christopher Hill

will be adding to his already

impressive choreographic

repertoire with the

premiere of his latest work,

The Clearest Light.

TAKUTO

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.

TA K U TOB A L L E T A T T H E Q UA R R Y

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

TAKUTO

CHOREOGRAPHER: Eric Gauthier

ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHERS:

Anna Harms, Rosario Guerra

COSTUMES: Gudrun Schretzmeier

LIGHTING: Eric Gauthier

MUSIC: Stephan M. Boehme

THE CLEAREST LIGHT

CHOREOGRAPHER/COSTUMES/LIGHTING/MUSIC:

Christopher Hill

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PROGRAM

SEASON 2017

Do not go gentle...

Though wise men at their end...

C H A P T E R T W O

Genesis

...into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

...know dark is right,

Because their words had forked no lightning they

Do not go gentle into that good night.

...into an illusion

DYLAN THOMAS

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29 March - 1 April 2017

West Australian Ballet Centre 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands

GE N E SIS

Approximate running time 1 hour

TO BOOK: 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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PROGRAM

SEASON 2017

Sanity may be madness but the maddest of all

is to see life as it is and not as it should be.

C H A P T E R T H R E E

Don Quixote

...into madness

CERVANTES

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His Majesty's Theatre with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

donOUIX OTE

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.

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

Approximate running time 2 hours. 10 mins

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SEASON 2017

The Great Gatsby

C H A P T E R F O U R

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.

...into a fantasy

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

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His Majesty’s Theatre with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

the

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

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

Approximate running time

2 hours. 10 mins

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SEASON 2017

Whisper with the clouds like only Peter can.

Sail with the stars - knowing you are more than just a man.

Kiss the moon good morning. Lull the sun to bed.

We reside in our beginnings, we are free to never end.

C H A P T E R F I V E

Peter Pan

J. M. BARRIE

Oh, but what if I fall?

Oh, but my darling...

What if you fly?

...into imagination

ERIN HANSON

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17 November - 10 December 2017

His Majesty’s Theatre with West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra

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.

PAN

CHOREOGRAPHER: Russell Kerr

RE-STAGING: WAB Artistic Staff

SETS & COSTUMES: Kristian Fredrikson AO

LIGHTING: Jon Buswell

MUSIC: Philip Norman

CONDUCTOR: Myron Romanul

Approximate running time

2 hours. 10 mins

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SEASON 2017

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

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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The Company

...into transcendence

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Principals

Matthew Lehmann

Brooke Widdison-Jacobs

Soloists L to R

Sarah Hepburn

Chihiro Nomura

André Santos

Gakuro Matsui

Florence Leroux-Coléno

Ballet Master Craig Lord-Sole

Ballet Mistress Sandy Delasalle

Ballet Master Cédric Ygnace

ARTISTIC TEAM

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Corps de Ballet

Back row, L to R

Carina Roberts

Jesse Homes

Claire Voss

Adam Alzaim

Giuseppe Canale

Middle row, L to R

Alexandre Olivier Dahms

Phebe Sleeman

Nikki Blain

Stefano Russiello

Vida Polakov

Seated row, L to R

Liam Green

Kymberleigh Cowley

Oliver Edwardson

Andrew Radak

Ashleigh Bennett

Matthew Edwardson

Demi-Soloists L to R

Melissa Boniface

Christopher Hill

Polly Hilton

Meg Parry

Alessio Scognamiglio

Christian Luck

Reika Sato (Absent)

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Join our celebrity guest speakers as they present their stories and experiences – from the heart

MONDAY VERNISSAGE & OPEN FRIDAYS

A private ‘promenade’ through the finer points of ballet,

our Vernissage series provides fascinating insights into the

world of dance.

$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 2017JUDITH YAN

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.

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.

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 20 January 10am

Friday 3 March 10am

Friday 7 April 10am

Friday 26 May 12 noon

Friday 4 August 10am

Friday 1 September 10am

Friday 6 October 10am

Friday 3 November 10am

Friday 1 December 12 noon

Monday 28 August 2017DAVID NIXON OBE

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.

ACCESS

Education & Community

Engage with the world’s most beautiful form of dance

Enriching people’s lives through dance

is what we aspire to everyday at West

Australian Ballet.

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.

WAB can bring the beauty and joy of ballet to you by:

— Creating opportunities for future ballet

stars to share the studio and stage with

their heroes;

— 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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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.

Gatsby Campione

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

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.

Young Artists

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 world-

class ballet company.

Young Artist patrons will receive an

invitation to our Young Artist Scholarship

presentation and receive updates from

their Young Artist throughout the year.

Kira Bousloff Circle

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.

Please contact the Philanthropy team

for further details about any of our

programs on (08) 9214 0714.

2017 Giving Programs

PHILANTHROPY

If you love our performances, we invite you to support our work

Free pre-performance talk

Storytime Sundays

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Takuto: Ballet at the QuarryQuarry Amphitheatre

Friday 3 February 8.00pm

Saturday 4 February 8.00pm

Tuesday 7 February 8.00pm

Wednesday 8 February 8.00pm

Thursday 9 February 8.00pm



Tuesday 14 February 8.00pm









GenesisWest Australian Ballet Centre

Wednesday 29 March 7.30pm

Thursday 30 March 7.30pm

Friday 31 March 7.30pm

Saturday 1 April 3.00pm

Saturday 1 April 7.30pm

Don QuixoteHis Majesty’s Theatre w/WASO

Thursday 11 May 7.30pm

Friday 12 May 7.30pm

Saturday 13 May 7.30pm

Tuesday 16 May« 6.30pm





Wednesday 24 May 6.30pm





The Great GatsbyHis Majesty’s Theatre w/WASO

Thursday 14 September 7.30pm

Friday 15 September 7.30pm

Saturday 16 September 7.30pm

Tuesday 19 September 6.30pm

Wednesday 20 September 6.30pm





Tuesday 26 September« 6.30pm

Wednesday 27 September 6.30pm





Peter PanHis Majesty’s Theatre w/WAPO

Friday 17 November 7.30pm

Saturday 18 November 7.30pm

Wednesday 22 November 6.30pm

Thursday 23 November« 6.30pm

Friday 24 November 7.30pm



Wednesday 29 November 6.30pm

Thursday 30 November 6.30pm

Friday 1 December 7.30pm

Saturday 2 December 2.00pm


Sunday 3 December & 3.00pm

Wednesday 6 December 6.30pm

Thursday 7 December 6.30pm

Friday 8 December 7.30pm



Sunday 10 December & 3.00pm

PERFORMANCES

Dates and Times

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His Majesty’s Theatre

West Australian Ballet Centre

Please note Genesis takes place at the West Australian

Ballet Centre, 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands and

features open seating without fixed allocations.

Quarry Amphitheatre

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.

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Ballet at the Quarry plus take one from Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan

Two Ballets at His Majesty's Theatre

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

Three Ballets – 15% OffQuarry + 2 Ballets at His Majesty’s Theatre

Ballet at the Quarry plus take two from Don Quixote / The Great Gatsby / Peter Pan

3 Ballets at His Majesty’s Theatre

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

Four Ballets – 20% OffAll 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

SUBSCRIBER PACKAGE OPTIONS

HOW TO BOOK YOUR SUBSCRIBER PACKAGE

Step 1. 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.Select the seating area you want on page 37.

Step 4. Have ready any proof of concession and

your credit card or other payment details.

Step 5.Tell us of any special requests or other

preferences.

To complete the subscription booking form:

Online: Complete the booking form on our website

at waballet.com.au

By post:Post the completed form plus payment

details to West Australian Ballet

PO Box 604, Maylands, 6931

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

Payments accepted by cheque, cash, VISA,

MasterCard and American Express. Please note

forms are processed in the order they are

received. Please allow 3-4 weeks after submitting

your form to receive your tickets.

Then book in any of the following ways:

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Ballet at the Quarry Don Quixote The Great Gatsby Peter Pan Total

Qty Price Qty Price Qty Price Qty Price

Adult Premium N/A $120 $120 $120 $

A-Reserve $71 $83 $83 $83 $

B-Reserve $53 $56 $56 $56 $

Concession Premium N/A $120 $120 $120 $

A-Reserve $69 $77 $77 $77 $

B-Reserve $54 $54 $54 $54 $

Junior

(16 and under)

Premium N/A $120 $120 $120 $

A-Reserve $59 $57 $57 $57 $

B-Reserve $48 $42 $42 $42 $

Sub-total: additional subscriber tickets $

First Preference (Day / Date / Time) Second Preference (Day / Date / Time)

Takuto: Ballet at the Quarry

Genesis

Don Quixote

The Great Gatsby

Peter Pan

Quantity Price Total

Sub-total: Genesis Subscriber Special Price $45

(normal price $50)$45 $

STEP 2 – ADD EXTRA TICKETS TO YOUR PACKAGE

Add additional tickets for your preferred dates to go with your subscription package seats and we will put them next to your subscriber seats.

STEP 4 – CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED DATES

Tell us the dates you'd prefer to see the performances you've selected in your package.

STEP 3 – ADD GENESIS

Choose your date and the quantity of tickets.

PATRON DETAILS

Subscriber Number (if known)

Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss First Name

Surname

Address

Suburb Postcode

Phone Number Mobile

Email Address

� I would not like to receive WAB’s monthly e-newsletter

� I am a concession card holder. My number is

� Senior / Pensioner � Student

COMPANION (if they’d like to receive information)

Subscriber Number (if known)

Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss First Name

Surname

Address

Suburb Postcode

Phone Number Mobile

Email Address

� I would not like to receive WAB’s monthly e-newsletter

� I am a concession card holder. My number is

� Senior / Pensioner � 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

Quarry

+ 1 HMT*

Two Ballets

at HMT*

Quarry

+ 2 HMT*

Three Ballets

at HMT*

Quarry

+ 3 HMT*Total

Qty Price Qty Price Qty Price Qty Price Qty Price

Adult Premium $178 $216 $270 $305 $350 $

A-Reserve $153 $165 $223 $234 $284 $

B-Reserve $108 $111 $155 $156 $196 $

Concession Premium $178 $216 $270 $305 $350 $

A-Reserve $131 $138 $189 $196 $240 $

B-Reserve $96 $97 $136 $137 $172 $

Junior

(16 and under)

Premium $178 $216 $270 $305 $350 $

A-Reserve $104 $102 $146 $145 $184 $

B-Reserve $80 $75 $112 $108 $138 $

Sub-total: subscription package $

Save 10% Save 15% Save 20%

Tickets to see single performances (not within a subscriber package)

go on sale to the general public Thursday 10 November 2016.

Adult Concession Youth (26 and under)

Junior (under 16)

A Reserve 79 69 62 59

B Reserve 59 54 50 48

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.

A service/delivery fee may apply.

*Tuesday and Thursday evenings only.

To book a performance at His Majesty’s Theatre call Ticketek on 132 849

Ticketek Theatre and Arts Hotline 1300 795 012.

Visit waballet.com.au or ticketek.com.au

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.


His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth

Quarry Amphitheatre, City BeachBallet at the Quarry

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 —

West Australian Ballet Centre, MaylandsGenesis

Adult Junior (Under 16)

Open Seating $50 $45

To book a Genesis performance at West Australian Ballet Centre book through

West Australian Ballet, Centre, 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands.

Call (08) 9214 0707.

Or visit waballet.com.au


INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES

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STEP 6 – ADD MONDAY VERNISSAGE

Join our informative presentation evenings to get interesting background insights into the ballet.

1 May 2017 – Judith Yan 28 August 2017 – David Nixon Total

Qty Price Qty Price

Subtotal: Subscriber Special Price $20 (normal price $25) $20 $20 $

PAYMENT OPTIONS

� 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

Please include any special requests, feedback, important information

STEP 7 – PRE-ORDER YOUR SEASON PROGRAMS

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 Total

Subtotal: Subscriber special price $12 (normally $15) $12 $

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

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 $

GRAND TOTALS

Note your subtotals here and add them to get your grand total

Subtotal Subscription Package $

Subtotal Additional Tickets $

Subtotal Genesis $

Subtotal Monday Vernissage $

Subtotal Calendar and Season Program $

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 $

Please select the program you would like to support

� $75 – A pair of Pointe Shoes and Friends Circle � $500 – 3 working days for a Young Artist and Ballet Circle

� $1,000 – Gold Gatsby Campione and Ballet Circle � $2,500 – 3 working weeks for a Young Artist and Ballet Circle

� $5,000 – Sapphire Gatsby Campione and Director’s Circle

My Choice $ to support

� I would like to be contacted about paying my gift in monthly instalments

My preferred acknowledgment

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

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.

FounderMme. Kira Bousloff OAM

(1914 – 2001)

PatronHer Excellency The Hon.

Kerry Sanderson AC

Governor of Western Australia

Private Giving PatronMrs Alexandra Burt

Honorary Life MembersBarbara Ahern

John Ahern AO

Michael Chappell

Ian Cochrane

Mme Gundi Ferris OAM

John Langoulant AO

Clair Medhurst

Ken Perry

Jan Stewart PSM

Rodney Thompson

Gayle Watson Galbraith

Board of DirectorsDr Robert Edwardes, Chair

Dr David Smith, Deputy Chair

Sandy Anghie

Gavin Bain

Tim Bult

Roger Davies

Michael Henderson

Margit Mansfield

Greg Meyerowitz

Sinead Taylor

ExecutiveArtistic Director: Aurélien Scannella

Executive Director: Jessica Machin

Executive Assistant &

Events Coordinator:

Dolores Kinsman

ArtisticBallet Mistress: Sandy Delasalle-Scannella

Ballet Master: Craig Lord-Sole

Ballet Master: Cédric Ygnace

Artistic Administrator: Taui Pinker

Music Coordinator:

Michael Brett

FinanceFinance Director:

Trish Wyn-Jones

Accountants:

Fang Tyng Chong, Lilian Ochieng

OperationsHead of Operations:

Marcus Whelan

Floor Technician:

Gary Wright

Marketing & DevelopmentBusiness Development Director:

Sarah-Jane Emslie

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

TechnicalTechnical Director:

Ashley Cole

Production Stage Manager:

Katy Malacari

Head Mechanist:

Mat Norman/Adrian Wright

Head of Lighting/Audio &

Production Coordinator: Neil

Webster

Head of Wardrobe:

Lyndell Darch

Deputy Head of Wardrobe:

Kate Ebsary

Wardrobe Assistants:

Louise Innman, Erin Minervini

Dancer WellbeingHead of Dancer Wellbeing/

Physiotherapist:

Jenny Woods

Medical Consultant:

Dr Scott Isbel

Physiotherapist:

Victoria Simpson

Remedial Masseurs:

Jesse Jacobs, Petra Clogher

Pilates & Conditioning Instructor:

Chael Hilton

Conditioning Instructor:

Michael Makossa

Company AssociatesPublicity 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

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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.

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Industry Partners

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.

GET CLOSER To West Australian Ballet

Special theatre events

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.

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

Follow WAB’s movements online

Keep up to date with the latest news at WAB by

visiting our website waballet.com.au.

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:

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

@waballet

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PRINCIPAL PARTNER - West Australian BalletPicnic hampers available for purchase. Visit the Ballet at The Quarry page on our website to find out how. Approximate running time 2 hours