After forging a career as one of Europe's most in-demand Principal dancers, West Australian Ballet's Artistic Director Aurelien Scannella returns to stage for the first time in 10 years to take on the role of the monstrous Old Dracula.
Don't miss his return, limited tickets are available: bit.ly/AureliensReturn
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5 hours ago
Have you seen Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film Bram Stoker's Dracula? Turns out the marriage scene may have been real... 🧛♂️💑🧛
See our award-winning dancers take on these classic roles, Dracula premiere's 6 September.
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10 hours ago
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Artistic Director, Aurélien Scannella, is inviting exceptional artists to submit their interest in being considered for a Principal position at West Australian Ballet.
To find out more about this incredible opportunity click here: waballet.com.au/the-company/vacancies/ ... See MoreSee Less
3 days ago
🧛 The COUNT down is on 🧛
It's 3 weeks until Dracula opens!
Set designer Phil R Daniels explains how he achieved Dracula's ambituous cinematic ballet set within the confines of His Majesty's Theatre.
#SinkYourTeethIntoDracula
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4 days ago
📖 Get to know the characters in Dracula - R. M. Renfield 📖
The predecessor to Jonathan Harker as the estate agent of Count Dracula, Renfield becomes under the influence of Dracula. He develops delusions that make him want to eat living things and becomes an inmate at Dr John Seward's insane asylum.
After meeting Mina, Renfield breaks Dracula's influence over him to warn the group of vampire hunters that Mina's life is in danger...
Photo of Matthew Lehmann and Oscar Valdes in rehearsals for Dracula taken by Scott Dennis. ... See MoreSee Less
5 days ago
🦇Are you interested in learning more about how Dracula's costumes have been made? 🦇
Join WAB Head of Wardrobe, Lyndell Darch, at our FREE pre-performance talk in Dress Circle Bar at His Majesty's Theatre from 5.45pm prior to the performance of Dracula on Tuesday 11 September.
If you haven't purchased your tickets to Tuesday 11 September's performance yet get in quick!
Ticket available here: bit.ly/DraculaTickets
Photo: Initial costume sketch of Dracula for the prologue scene, drawn by Costume Designer Charles Cusick Smith. ... See MoreSee Less
6 days ago
📖 Get to know Dracula's characters - Count Dracula 📖
Dracula's wife Elizabeth ends her own life when she believes her husband has died at war. When Dracula returns to find his beloved dead he asks the church for a proper burial. After the church refuses, Dracula begins his reign of terror on the world.
He soon discovers Mina Harker who is of strong resemblance to his love. Believing she is the reincarnation of Elizabeth, he longs to turn her into a vampire so they can be together forever. Knowing the torment of eternal undead life will he unite them forever or sacrifice himself for her freedom...
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1 week ago
📖 Get to know the characters in Dracula - Dr John Seward 📖
A psychiatrist at an insane asylum near Dracula's house in London, Dr Seward hears of Lucy's illness and dedicates himself to her care.
After Abraham Van Helsing's diagnosis of a vampire bite Dr Seward is determined to destroy Dracula...
Photo of Carina Roberts and Christian Luck rehearsing Dracula taken by Oscar Valdes. ... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT📣
Ever wanted to be a part of our Company? We're holding an open audition for Company Members.
Artistic Director, Aurélien Scannella, also invites exceptional artists to submit their interest in being considered for a Principal position at West Australian Ballet.
To find out more about these incredible opportunities click here: waballet.com.au/the-company/vacancies/
Applications for the open audition close on 5 October. ... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago
🕸 The COUNT down is on 🕸
With 4 weeks until Dracula opens, hear from set designer Phil R Daniels about the historical research that went into designing Dracula's gothic world.
#SinkYourTeethIntoDracula
Tickets are flying out 🦇 Book yours here: bit.ly/DraculaTix ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago
