Paris Opera Ballet

Lyric Theatre, QPAC
24 June to 4 July 2009

The magnificent Paris Opera Ballet, the world's largest, oldest and most influential ballet company, is coming EXCLUSIVELY to Brisbane from 24 June to 4 July 2009.

The Company, comprising 100 dancers, together with The Queensland Orchestra, will present the Australian Premiere of Rudolf Nureyev's La Bayadère, a never-to-be-repeated event.

Set in Royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice. La Bayadère (meaning the Temple Dancer) tells the story of the Bayadère Nikiya and the warrior Solor who have sworn eternal fidelity to one another. The High Brahmin, however is also in love with Nikiya and learns of her relationship with Solor, whom the Rajah has selected to be the fiancé of his own daughter.

The Paris Opera Ballet can trace its history back to 1661 when Louis XIV founded the Academie Royale de la Danse. Ever since, the Paris Opera Ballet has been at the forefront of this ever-evolving art form, training and nurturing some of the most famous dancers the world has seen.

Don't miss one of the grandest and most spectacular stagings in the company's repertoire.