The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Dr. Coppelius
Lisa Pavane
Swanilda
Greg Horsman
Franz
Elizabeth Toohey
Dawn
Lisa Bolte
Prayer
Rebecca Yates
Swanilda's Friends
Justine Summers
Swanilda's Friends
Miranda Coney
Swanilda's Friends
Anna Di Cardi
Swanilda's Friends
Michèle Goullet
Swanilda's Friends
Justine Miles
Swanilda's Friends
Roy Wilson
Franz's Friends
Adrian Burnett
Franz's Friends
Andrew Murphy
Franz's Friends
David Cranson
Franz's Friends
Peter St. Clair
Franz's Friends
Andrew Obst
Franz's Friends
Robyn Corby
Leading Mazurka Couple
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virginia Lumsden
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Nuitter, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Score
- Léo Delibes
- Original Title
- The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virginia Lumsden
Charles Nuitter, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Léo Delibes
Andrew McLean
Christopher Lawrence, Michael Osborne, Greg Shears, Virginia Lumsden
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Nuitter
Writer
Virginia Lumsden
Director
Kristian Fredrikson
Costume Design
Christopher Lawrence
Producer
Andrew McLean
Editor
Michael Osborne
Producer
Virginia Lumsden
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Australian Ballet: Coppélia about?
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.
Who directed The Australian Ballet: Coppélia?
The Australian Ballet: Coppélia was directed by Virginia Lumsden.
Who stars in The Australian Ballet: Coppélia?
The principal cast of The Australian Ballet: Coppélia includes Colin Peasley, Lisa Pavane, Greg Horsman, Elizabeth Toohey, Lisa Bolte.
When was The Australian Ballet: Coppélia released and how long is it?
The Australian Ballet: Coppélia was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Australian Ballet: Coppélia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Australian Ballet: Coppélia was composed by Léo Delibes.