The Australian Ballet will commence its 2015 season with Giselle, which is considered to be one of the great classic ballets, first performed in Paris in 1841.

Artists of The Australian Ballet rehearsing Giselle. photography by Lynette Wills

Technical precision and breath taking beauty are drawn together to portray a heartbreaking love story  full of passion and loss.  This acclaimed production by Maina Gielgud, the ethereal designs by Peter Farmer and the haunting music of Adolphe Adam, will linger with you long after the final curtain call.

Rachel Rawlins and Matthew Lawrence in Giselle 2006. Photography by Danielle Lyonne. Courtesy The Australian Ballet.

The Australian Ballet have put together five compelling reasons why you should see this ballet.

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2015 Program details:

Melbourne     13-23 March

Sydney             2-22 April

Canberra        21-26 May

Adelaide          2-6 July

Tickets available by clicking here