The Australian Ballet: Coppélia

The Australian Ballet: Coppélia

106 mins | Music | Jan. 1, 1990

This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.

The Australian Ballet: Coppélia

106 mins | Music | Jan. 1, 1990

The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.
Producers Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Original title The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
Directors Virginia Lumsden
Writers Charles Nuitter, E. T. A. Hoffmann

Cast

Colin Peasley

as Dr. Coppelius

Lisa Pavane

as Swanilda

Greg Horsman

as Franz

Lisa Bolte

as Prayer

Rebecca Yates

as Swanilda's Friends

Justine Summers

as Swanilda's Friends

Miranda Coney

as Swanilda's Friends

Anna Di Cardi

as Swanilda's Friends

Michèle Goullet

as Swanilda's Friends

Justine Miles

as Swanilda's Friends

Roy Wilson

as Franz's Friends

Adrian Burnett

as Franz's Friends

Andrew Murphy

as Franz's Friends

David Cranson

as Franz's Friends

Peter St. Clair

as Franz's Friends

Andrew Obst

as Franz's Friends

Robyn Corby

as Leading Mazurka Couple

Martin Lewis

as Leading Mazurka Couple

Nicole Marshman

as Coppélia

Noel Smith

as Himself - Condutor