23 - 25 May Canberra Theatre Celebrating the seamless marriage of music and motion The Australian Ballet returns to Canberra with an unmissable triple bill How do you make a ballet about Parliament House? Garry Stewart, artistic director of Australian Dance Theatre, will answer the question with Monument, his Centenary of Canberra tribute to one of Australia's greatest buildings. Stewart, known for his far-ranging, intellectual approach to dance, worked in consultation with Parliament House architect Aldo Giurgola, using the design principles of the building to shape balletic movement. Complementing Stewart's modern masterpiece are two sublime works from the ballet canon. The Four Temperaments, from the 20th-century genius George Balanchine, uses the Ancient Greek notion of "temperaments" that rule the human body to shape a work of stark geometries and distinct moods. And to send you home swooning is the timeless pas de deux from Christopher Wheeldon's 21st-century masterpiece After the Rain©, an "unspoken love affair consummated on stage". All three works return to basic principles to show the complexity in simplicity and highlight the seamless marriage of music and motion. MONUMENT Choreography Garry Stewart Music Huey Benjamin Costume & set design Mary Moore Creative collaborator Aldo Giurgola 3D Animations Paul Lawrence-Jennings Lighting Design Jon Buswell Monument is a Centenary of Canberra project, proudly supported by the ACT Government and the Australian Government. PAS DE DEUX from AFTER THE RAIN© Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Arvo Pärt Costume design Holly Hynes Lighting design Mark Stanley THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS Choreography George Balanchine Music Paul Hindemith Lighting design Ronald Bates The performance of The Four Temperaments, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style ® and Balanchine Technique® Service Standards established and provided by the Trust. Photography Georges Antoni TAKE PART People's day - Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look into the life of a professional dancer. Watch the dancers of The Australian Ballet take their daily class on stage, meet the 2013 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award nominees and learn more about your national ballet company. Don't forget to bring your autograph book! McAllister in conversation - Join The Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David McAllister and special guests at this 60-minute talk to hear fascinating insights into the Symmetries triple bill. Stay tuned for an announcement of who will join David on stage. special guest Garry Stewart as they discuss Stewart's new work Monument, a centenary of Canberra tribute inspired by Parliament House. Pre-performance music talk - In this free talk before the evening performance of Symmetries on Friday 24 May, The Australian Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon will offer insights into the music of the Symmetries triple bill, with live musical accompaniment. Post-performance Q&A - Stay in the theatre at the conclusion of the performance of Symmetries on Friday 24 May to ask The Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David McAllister and the panel of artistic staff and dancers your questions. Monument is a Centenary of Canberra project, proudly supported by the ACT Government and The Australian Government

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