The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
- Released on
- Runtime
- 106 mins
This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.
This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.
Cast
- Colin Peasley
- Lisa Pavane
- Greg Horsman
- Elizabeth Toohey
- Lisa Bolte
- Rebecca Yates
- Justine Summers
- Miranda Coney
- Anna Di Cardi
- Michèle Goullet
- Justine Miles
- Roy Wilson
- Adrian Burnett
- Andrew Murphy
- David Cranson
- Peter St. Clair
- Andrew Obst
- Robyn Corby
- Martin Lewis
- Nicole Marshman
- Noel Smith
Director
- Virginia Lumsden
Producers
- Christopher Lawrence
- Michael Osborne
- Virginia Lumsden
