Overview
Ballet at its darkest
A reimagined Dracula rises in a thrilling world premiere at the Concert Hall this September.
Driven by masterpieces from Tchaikovsky, Bach, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov – this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality.
Choreographed by Joel Burke, Dracula features a powerhouse alumni cast from the Mariinsky Ballet, English National Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and more.
This ballet is destined to be love at first bite!
Cast
- Dracula Ervin Zagidullin
- Mina Abbey Hansen
- Jonathan Joel Burke
- Ghosts Emilia Bignami, Giselle Osborne, Rose Maloney and Mia Zanadardo
- Corps de Ballet Alumni from Queensland Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Australian Ballet and more
Gallery
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor 
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