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A Midsummer Night's Dream

3 October — 7 October, Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

The course of true love never did run smooth.

Shakespeare’s whimsical masterpiece has been transformed into glorious dance thanks to acclaimed choreographer Liam Scarlett. Together with Mendelssohn’s evocative music, Scarlett’s witty choreography brings the magical, humorous and timeless story of love, jealousy and mistaken identities to life.

Appointed Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate in 2016, Liam Scarlett is in demand worldwide for his exceptional choreographic talent. He has created ballets for The Royal Ballet (where he is Artist in Residence), and commissions for international companies such as New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and English National Ballet. After it charmed Brisbane audiences in 2016, we are thrilled to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Melbourne.

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From the Choreographer

Liam Scarlett

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The Story

Shakespeare’s whimsical masterpiece has been transformed into glorious dancere

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The Music

While the dazzling overture and incidental music form the majority of the music for Liam Scarlett’s ballet, these alone are not enough to accompany a full length ballet. 

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Q&A with Nigel Gaynor

Music Director and Principal Conductor, Nigel Gaynor

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From the Designer

Tracy Grant Lord

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The History

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is surely one of Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved plays.

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The Cast

Meet the cast of your A Midsummer Night's Dream performance.

    Liam Scarlett
    Choreographer
    Liam Scarlett
    Choreographer
    Nigel Gaynor
    Conductor and Arranger
    Nigel Gaynor
    Conductor and Arranger
    Tracy Grant Lord
    Costume and Set Designer
    Tracy Grant Lord
    Costume and Set Designer
    Kendall Smith
    Lighting Designer
    Kendall Smith
    Lighting Designer

    Q&A POST-PERFORMANCE Q&A

    After selected performances at Her Majesty's, a panel of creative artists and dancers discusses aspects of the ballet you’ve just seen.

    COMPANY CLASS

    Before selected performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, you can watch our world-class company warm up and prepare for their performance in an open company class led by one of our Artistic team. 

    COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS

    Informative, keepsake programs are distributed free-of-charge at all performances. You can also view the program online before the performance.

     

     

     

    CREDITS

    Choreographer Liam Scarlett
    Composer Felix Mendelssohn
    Conducted and Arranged by Nigel Gaynor
    Music performed by Orchestra Victoria
    Costume & Set Designer Tracy Grant Lord
    Lighting Designer Kendall Smith

    A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Royal New Zealand Ballet.
     

     

     

     


     

    Performances

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    • Wednesday 3 October — 7:30pm Wed 3 Oct — 7:30pm
    • Thursday 4 October — 1:30pm Thu 4 Oct — 1:30pm
    • Thursday 4 October — 7:30pm Thu 4 Oct — 7:30pm
    • Friday 5 October — 1:30pm Fri 5 Oct — 1:30pm
      Class
    • Friday 5 October — 7:30pm Fri 5 Oct — 7:30pm
    • Saturday 6 October — 1:30pm Sat 6 Oct — 1:30pm
      Q&A
    • Saturday 6 October — 7:30pm Sat 6 Oct — 7:30pm
    • Sunday 7 October — 1:30pm Sun 7 Oct — 1:30pm

    Prices

    PREMIUM
    Adult $160
    Concession $130
    30yrs & under $100
    Child $90
    An additional transaction fee of $6.60 applies.

    Venue

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

    Groups

    Group bookings incur a transaction fee of $11.25.