You will begin the evening with a guided tour of Sydney Opera House followed by a three course pre-theatre dinner in either Guillaume at Bennelong or Aria Restaurants. A performance by the Australian Ballet will complete your Red Carpet experience. You will receive an exclusive Sydney Opera House gift to take away as a souvenir.

The Australian Ballet has a diverse and exciting repertoire of full-length classic ballets and contemporary works from leading international and Australian choreographers. This internationally acclaimed company is hailed for its vibrancy and technical style.

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Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Selected dates. Please refer to the itinerary section.

Departure Point:

Meet at Sydney Opera House Information Desk located on the Box Office level.

Departure Time:

4:45pm from Sydney Opera House Information Desk. Ballet starts at 7:30pm (or 6:30pm on most Mondays).

Itinerary:

The evening begins with the a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, then afterwards, you will be taken to your chosen restaurant for a pre theatre dinner and then the Ballet, as per your choice from the options below.

2008 Performances
SWAN LAKE
Dates: April 4th to 24th (except April 6th, 13th and 20th)
Swan Lake is one of the world's favourite ballets and this dazzling version - created by Australian choreographer Graeme Murphy - is one of our most successful productions ever. It's not hard to see why. Set to Tchaikovsky's immortal music, this spectacular interpretation features a contemporary storyline full of drama, wit and passion. Murphy has brought the spirit and scale of classical ballet into the 21st century with extraordinary results. Audiences and critics in London, Cardiff, Shanghai and Tokyo have agreed. Now it's your turn to either discover - or re-visit - the charms of this multi-award winning ballet!

JEROME ROBBINS - A CELEBRATION
Dates: April 30th to May 19th (except May 4th, 7th, 9th and 18th)
Jerome Robbins is perhaps best known for his choreography and co-direction of the massively influential film West Side Story. But Robbins was also an enormously successful choreographer for theatre and ballet during his lifetime, and his works continue to be performed around the world ten years after his death. This programme salutes Robbins by presenting very different sides to his imagination, ranging from the intriguingly dark to the laugh-out-loud funny. The programme features four of his most celebrated works, The Cage, A Suite of Dances, Afternoon of a Faun and The Concert which are set to extraordinary scores by musical greats Stravinsky, Bach, Debussy and Chopin respectively.

INTERPLAY
Dates: November 6th to 25th (except November 9th, 16th and 23rd)
If you think ballet is all about the tutu, think again. We asked three choreographers and three composers to collaborate on entirely new works for the Interplay programme, highlighting the electric partnership between dance and music. The result - three world premieres that will demonstrate the athleticism and invention of dance today. The stylish and energetic works of New York-born Nicolo Fonte and Toronto-based Matjash Mrozewski have been grabbing attention on the international dance scene. In Interplay, their latest creations will be performed alongside a new work by Australian Stephen Baynes, whose 2007 piece Constant Variants was acclaimed by The Daily Telegraph as 'stylish and successful... another success story for Baynes'. Featuring brand new music from leading Australian composers Gerard Brophy, Richard Mills and Ross Edwards, this one is as much for the music lovers as for those looking for a more physical, stripped-back dance experience.

MANON
Dates: November 28th to December 17th (exept November 30th plus December 7th and 14th)
Manon is a story of passion, greed and betrayal, played out in the 18th century salons of Paris and the steamy swamps of Louisiana. A beautiful but naïve young woman, Manon Lescaut must choose between the penniless student she loves, and the lure of luxury offered by a mysterious older man. Ravishing sets and costumes and the romantic sweep of Jules Massenet's music provide a suitably opulent backdrop to Manon's fateful choice and its devastating consequences. Not seen in Australia for almost ten years, Manon is always an audience favourite, and offers an engrossing and spectacular night in the theatre!

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• A personal "meet and greet" by Sydney Opera House Representative
• Guided Tour
• Dinner is pre-theatre at either Guillaume at Bennelong or Aria or post-theatre at Aria only (this includes a three-course meal with 2 glasses of premium Australian wine or beer)
• One of the best available seats in the House to a world-class Ballet performance
• An interval drink (including a choice of spirits and cocktails) at one of the theater bars
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Items of a personal nature

Additional Info:

• This product must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• The package offers you priority access to the best available performance tickets at time of booking.

Guillaume at Bennelong Pre-theatre Sample Dinner Menu:
Situated in the southern sail of the Sydney Opera House, diners sit beneath Joern Utzon's vaulted concrete "ribs". Both the restaurant and the bar offer spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay and the city. Guillaume's superbly crafted dishes and the establishment's commitment to providing world class service, combines to offer a truly exceptional dining experience.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked pacific oysters with shallot vinegar
• Sealed Queensland scallops on a confit of leek with Avruga caviar
• Basil infused tuna with mustard seed and soy vinaigrette
• West Australian crab meat on a bed of avocado with cucumber, coriander and capsicum coulis
• In-house smoked salmon roulade with baby mache and toasted brioche
• Terrine of wagyu beef with sauce gribiche and toasted sourdough
• Veloute of Jerusalem artichoke
• Salad of baby beetroot with asparagus, mixed herbs and Kervella goat's cheese

Main:

• Sealed grainfed beef tenderloin with tombe of field mushrooms, spinach and confit of shallot with merlot sauce
• Braised veal shanks on Paris mash with lentils and winter vegetables
• Roasted Barramundi with oyster mushrooms, cucumber and carrot pearls in a light ginger emulsion
• Mooloolaba prawns with chermoula, roasted eggplant, capsicum and couscous
• Potato gnocchi with baby leeks, fennel, broad beans, beurre noisette and Reggiano parmesan

Dessert:

• Trio of Sorbet
• Fine apple tart with cinnamon ice cream
• Nougat glace with almond and strawberry coulis
• Pear and honey creme brulee with lemon shortbread
• Selection of cheese

ARIA Pre-theatre Sample Dinner Menu:
Located on the doorstep of Sydney Opera House, ARIA combines the finest of food and wine, knowledgeable and friendly service with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and of course the Opera House, making ARIA one of Sydney's ultimate dining restaurants.
The ARIA bar boasts an impressive private cellar providing the opportunity to sample some of Australia's rarest and the world's finest wines, with an elegant space for a relaxing drink before dining.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters. Half dozen, with chardonnay vinaigrette and trout pearls
• Caramelized onion tart with jannei goats cheese and baby leeks
• Bug meat boudin blanc served with fine pasta, salmon roe and lime
• Ocean trout and Salmon terrine with a dill dressing and grilled sour dough
• Twice cooked Bangalow pork belly with caramelized apple and balsamic

Main:

• Pan fired potato gnocchi with buffalo mozzarella, green vegetables, sage and nut brown butter
• Crisp skin Barramundi with fresh udon noodles and eggplant
• South Australian jewfish with a mushroom and truffle crust, fingerling potatoes and gremolata
• Roast lamb rack with basil, Du Puy lentils and potato mash
• Char-grilled sirloin with red wine butter and Pont Neuf potatoes

Dessert:

• Mandarin Jelly with fresh raspberries and tea sorbet
• Quince and almond kouing-aman served hot with creme anglaise
• Valrhona chocolate and caramel delice with hazelnut praline and vanilla ice cream
• Ginger crème brulee with confit pineapple and caramel
• Cheese plate. A selection of Australian and international cheeses

Terms and Conditions:

• All bookings cancelled incur 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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