The Australian Ballet’s “Anna Karenina” Streaming Live Tuesday, 8 March

Anna Karenina has finally opened in Melbourne to rave reviews, and The Australian Ballet couldn’t be more excited to share this magnificent new ballet with you. Next Tuesday, thousands of ballet fans across the globe will be tuning in from their couches as Anna Karenina is broadcast live from the State Theatre in Melbourne.

Book your virtual front-row seat and enjoy interviews with Artistic Director David Hallberg and special guests, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Tickets for the livestream are just $25 AUD, and you can watch the stream at your convenience, any time within the 48-hour streaming window.

Admire exquisite costumes by acclaimed set and costume designer Tom Pye, who has created an opulent world in which to explore the gilded cage of 19th century Russian aristocracy. Prepare to be captivated by breathtaking design by Tony award winner Finn Ross. After bringing Harry Potter to life on stage, Ross has developed a suite of atmospheric lighting projections to immerse us in this passionate tale.

Anna Karenina is choreographed by Yuri Possokhov, a former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, who delivers a dynamic and expressive style, where storytelling soars through the power of movement. Finally, be swept away by cinematic soundscape with Ilya Demutsky’s glorious music, which evokes the grand film scores of Hollywood’s golden age, using Mezzo Soprano solos to give voice to Anna’s inner emotions.

“Unforgettable. An alluring and very sleek production,” says The Age.  

Presented live on Ballet TV, do not miss The Australian Ballet’s Live performance of Anna Karenina, next Tuesday, 8 March at 7:15 pm AEDT.

Click here to book tickets.