$12 APRIL 7-18 Directed by David McAllister
HECATE PROGRAM 2016
Each time I enter a theatre a child-like awe engulfs me, just as it did on my first visit to the ballet. The art form is magical, offering transcendence through powerful storytelling and bold athleticism. In 2017, The Australian Ballet takes you on a wondrous journey, featuring some of the most fabulous stories ever told through dance. It’s a season defined by the adventures of three extraordinary women.
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We also delve into the bold world of pure physical expression, giving our world-class dancers the chance to test the very limits of human movement. Such ambitious programming can only happen with generous support. We thank our Principal Partner Telstra for sharing our commitment to excellence and innovation, along with our Lead Partner Qantas and our invaluable Government Partners. Finally, we thank our audiences, whose passion energises the whole company to create the magic you see on stage.
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Events director Event consultant Event directions assistant Prodution management Publicity Program editor Program designer Photographer
Laura Thompson James Brookes Mia Morelli Joel Swan Chris Jones Camille Edwards Timothy Harris Florence Wells Anna Smith Terie Pavan Stephanie La Stephanie La
We look forward to sharing this wonderful year with you.
David McAllister, Director of the Australian Ballet Company Presenter: Alexander Wilson
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..the backs of their hands wore blue and rosy pink maps of their veins
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synopsis
HECATE is the story of the Greek goddess of the night transported into the 21st century. Starring the talented Amber Scott as Hecate, she portrays the deep internal pain and turmoil of a goddess trapped by her past. Haunted by the betrayal of Dylan (played by Andrew Killan), Hecate moves through life unhinged by her experience, albeit hiding it well amongst the people in her life. The one person that she is able to let her guard down around is her closest friend and confidante, Persephone, played by Amy Harris. The story follows Hecate’s current day-to-day life, with flashbacks to her past with Dylan. Be prepared for a haunting tale with a twist narrated by the grace of our dancers.
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AMBER SCOTT AS HECATE Amber Scott joined The Australian Ballet School at age eleven. After graduating as dux, she joined The Australian Ballet in 2001. In 2003 she spent four months on a dancer exchange at the Royal Danish Ballet, giving her the opportunity to learn the Bournonville technique firsthand. Amber was promoted to principal artist in 2011 after performing the Second Movement from Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Concerto. Career Highlights include working with Wayne McGregor on Dyad 1929 and Chroma and dancing with Robert Tewsley during the 2008 Manon season.
ANDREW KILLAN AS DYLAN Melbourne-born Andrew Killian, a student of The Australian Ballet School, joined The Australian Ballet in 2000 and was promoted to principal artist in 2011. During his time with The Australian Ballet Andrew has thoroughly enjoyed performing leading roles in the company’s extensive classical repertoire including the Prince in Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker and Siegfried in Stephen Baynes’ Swan Lake. Andrew has toured with The Australian Ballet to Auckland, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris.
AMY HARRIS AS PERSEPHONE Amy was born in Ararat, Victoria and began jazz and tap classes at her local ballet school at the age of three. From the age of ten, Amy trained in the Cecchetti method with Carole Oliver School of Ballet in Ballarat, and as a Cecchetti scholar won bronze and silver medals. In 1999, aged 15, Amy successfully auditioned for The Australian Ballet School. She joined The Australian Ballet in 2002 and was promoted to coryphée in 2007, soloist in 2011 and senior artist in 2012.
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