Victorian State Ballet: Beauty and The Beast

Following VSB's sell-out seasons since its Australian Premier in 2018, we are proud to present this spectacular original ballet, to audiences in 2025. Featuring Internationally recognised Principal Artists Elise Jacques as Belle & Cieren Edinger as Gaston, Tristan Gross as the Prince/Beast and Alexia Simpson as the Rose.

Our production is based on both the original tale by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and the screenplay for Disney by Linda Woolverton, bringing to life a captivating display of the beloved characters that we all know and love from other films and musicals.

Within spectacular classical ballet choreographies, our version seeks to retell this magical story and to draw the audience right inside the spellbinding moments, transporting through to the very moving transformation, grand waltz and happily-ever-after final scenes.

VSB’s unique ballet version creates a fresh touch while maintaining true to the essence of the original storyline. Highlighting the characters in the story through beautiful classical ballet is a compelling feature of this production suitable to all ages.

We are delighted to bring Beauty & the Beast to the stage, featuring the stunning artists of the Victorian State Ballet, and magical original choreography of Michelle Cassar De Sierra. .

Presented by The Victorian State Ballet

"The narrative as it unfolds is easy to follow, and the performances by Victorian State Ballet’s dancers were fresh and engaging. Michelle Cassar de Sierra’s choreography is full of movement and vigour, richly colourful and vivid" Dance Australia

"I was enthralled right from the beginning of the production, progressing through memorable moments, to the emotional transformation, the grand waltz, and to the wonderful happily ever after final scenes." Adelaide Festival Centre - Dunstan Playhouse May 2024

"Bravo to the Victorian State Ballet for such a moving, enthralling, and wonderful ballet production that is Beauty and the Beast" Adelaide Festival Centre - Dunstan Playhouse May 2024

"I adored every second and was completely overwhelmed" Dance Informa

"Every aspect of the performance excelled, a work to remember for years to come" Dancetrain

"Victorian State Ballet’s take on Beauty & the Beast wonderfully appealed to the magical world we know of Walt Disney's construction" Melbourne

Audience member review: Karralyka matinee 18th August 2024 - "Absolute perfection! Congratulations to everyone at VSB for a stunning performance. Still giving generously after the show, the company waited in the foyer afterwards in full costume, offering greetings, allowing photos, and especially, lavishing such sweet welcome to the approaches made by tiny tots who will remember the beauty and grace of the ballerinas all their lives. Such magic and kindness may reap rewards for us all in 15 years' time. Who knows? Very, very well done to you all."

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