This voucher was soooo definitely worth it! Alister and I had fantastic B Reserve seats (normally ticketed at about $75 - $100 each) and the view was superb.
The full stage, clear and unobstructed at half the usual price.
The ballet itself was gorgeously filled with exotic costuming and sumptuous design, and it was the first time I had seen the Australian Ballet perform - having moved from Perth last year, I had previously enjoyed the creative and clever productions from the West Australian Ballet Company.
While the subject matter was a tragic Indian love affair - La Bayadere translates as, "The Temple Dancer", the choreography was quite European and the music serenely French in tone - I was secretly hoping for a touch of Bollywood rhythm, but alas, no authentic temple drums erupted with irrepressible south-Asian beats.
This voucher does have a caveat - you can only use it for certain productions (and on certain days) that will be listed in The Entertainment Book at the time of printing - you may not be able to use it for just any Australian Ballet performance or throughout the full season.
I'm actually having some trouble finding out if I can use the Victorian Opera voucher for a show next year (still awaiting their consideration from their marketing team), but if you don't mind planning a little in advance this is still a very good deal and a great opportunity to see some world class performances affordably.
Alister and I had a great time at the ballet.
Pros: Half price seats to A-list performances at the Arts Centre Melbourne
Cons: Restrictions on productions and dates within that production
The full stage, clear and unobstructed at half the usual price.
The ballet itself was gorgeously filled with exotic costuming and sumptuous design, and it was the first time I had seen the Australian Ballet perform - having moved from Perth last year, I had previously enjoyed the creative and clever productions from the West Australian Ballet Company.
While the subject matter was a tragic Indian love affair - La Bayadere translates as, "The Temple Dancer", the choreography was quite European and the music serenely French in tone - I was secretly hoping for a touch of Bollywood rhythm, but alas, no authentic temple drums erupted with irrepressible south-Asian beats.
This voucher does have a caveat - you can only use it for certain productions (and on certain days) that will be listed in The Entertainment Book at the time of printing - you may not be able to use it for just any Australian Ballet performance or throughout the full season.I'm actually having some trouble finding out if I can use the Victorian Opera voucher for a show next year (still awaiting their consideration from their marketing team), but if you don't mind planning a little in advance this is still a very good deal and a great opportunity to see some world class performances affordably.
Alister and I had a great time at the ballet.
Pros: Half price seats to A-list performances at the Arts Centre Melbourne
Cons: Restrictions on productions and dates within that production
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