An exotic love story told through ballet
FALL in love with the spectacular work of La Bayadère as The Australian Ballet brings it to the Sydney Opera House for a limited season in November.
In this epic story of forbidden passion, a beautiful temple dancer and a heroic warrior fight for their love against a backdrop inspired by 19th-century visions of India.
Nikiya, a temple dancer, has fallen for the warrior Solor. However, as the lovers swear their devotion, the Rajah’s daughter, jealous of her rival’s beauty, plots their destruction.
When Nikiya dies from an “accidental” snakebite, the heartbroken hero goes on an opium-fuelled dream quest for his lost love. In the Kingdom of the Shades, they are reunited, and by the ballet’s end justice is spectacularly restored.
Every minute on stage is powered by explosive classical technique and fast-moving choreography among blazing colours, opulent sets and lavish costumes created by design visionary Peter Farmer.
Stanton Welch, resident choreographer of The Australian Ballet and artistic director of Houston Ballet, brings a masterful dimension to this classic, crafting the story with unrivalled dance technique and a hint of Bollywood sass.
A kaleidoscope of beauty, colour and spell-binding movement, La Bayadère will leave you in awe.
DETAILS
WHERE: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
WHEN: November 6-22
INFO + TICKETS: www.australianballet.com.au
You May Also Like
Support the Star Observer… while you still can
LGBTQIA+ media is under threat. Queer content is censored by tech conglomerates who amplify bigotry and push out AI slop — so we receive less financial support than ever.
When our community is muzzled and intolerance intensifies, we need queer media more than ever. Your donation means we can continue paying queer journalists to write queer news.
Don’t rely on the straight lies of big tech – support Star Observer instead and donate now.
![“For [&] By The Community”: Junipero Founder Erin Duncan On The Importance Of FLINTA* Spaces](https://www.starobserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design-7.png)
Annabelle Lukin I wanna go. Wanna come?
we are booked for the 1.30 matinee on 15th November. See if you can get one ticket and join us!!