The Australian Ballet’s 'Cinderella' To Premiere in Adelaide 2027

Ballet lovers are in for a treat next year when The Australian Ballet's production of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella makes its world premiere at Adelaide Festival Centre as part of a curated and immersive program of events.

Running from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 September, the program will also include Ballet en Masse, which will see the Festival Plaza transform into an open-air dance studio with free ballet classes for all ages and abilities and Taking Ballet, a series of conversations at Adelaide Festival Centre's Quartet Bar and Angry Penguin restaurant.

Ballet lovers can also attend workshops and classes conducted by The Australian Ballet in the Festival Centre Rehearsal Room and attend Cinderella: Origins of a Fairytale, a major exhibition combining costumes and rare collection objects including the original coach from the 1972 Frederick Ashton production.

The production of Cinderella is a three-act ballet featuring original choreography by Sir Fredrick Ashton and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra performing Prokofiev's iconic score. Cinderella is one of the largest productions The Australian Ballet presents and one of the five essential full-length ballets in the international repertoire. 

Kristian Frederikson's exquisite 1972 costume designs will also be recreated for the 2027 premiere, alongside new sets by Richard Roberts.

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Speaking about the program, Deputy Premier of South Australia, Kyam Maher, said, "The world premiere of The Australian Ballet's revival of Cinderella is an incredible opportunity for South Australians to experience ballet at its very best at the newly refurbished Adelaide Festival Centre.

"Thousands of South Australians of all ages take part in ballet through classes, performances and a love of the art form. Ballet lovers now have a unique chance to take part in a mass ballet spectacle with The Australian Ballet on Festival Plaza. This Labor Government is proud to support a wide range of arts and cultural events in Adelaide and across South Australia, and this is the latest special event to our vibrant arts calendar."

The Australian Ballet Artistic Director David Hallberg added, "To bring this revival of Cinderella to Adelaide in The Australian Ballet's 65th anniversary year is incredibly special. Adelaide holds a special place for our company, and we have a deep appreciation for the audiences who have supported us here over many years. I’m delighted to be bringing this dazzling production to Adelaide and celebrate that connection with our audiences."

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO Kate Gould commented, "This once-in-a-generation moment showcases Adelaide Festival Centre as a venue where major cultural works are not simply hosted but launched, cementing South Australia’s place in the national touring circuit." 

Catch the Australian Ballet's major revival of Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella at Adelaide Festival Centre from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 September. Ticketing information is available at australianballet.com.au.