Inspired by the renowned love-triangle of Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, Swan Lake was adapted by Graeme Murphy to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of The Australian Ballet in 2002.
Swan Lake begins after Prince Siegfried’s marriage to Odette, where things soon unravel as Siegfried pursues an affair with Baroness von Rothbart. The betrayal drives Odette to madness, resulting in her psychiatric admission by the royal family.
Murphy’s sinister twist of the ballet classic received much acclaim, including four Helpmann Awards and a Best Foreign Dance Company UK Critics’ Circle Award in 2005. During the performance season, Artistic Director David McAllister will host a sepcial discussion panel detailing the fascinating intricacies of Murphy’s adaption.
