Fly to the second star to the right and continue straight on ’til morning until you reach ‘Ballet of Lights’ in Melbourne — a dazzling dance spectacle inspired by J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. Featuring glow-in-the-dark ballerina costumes, this enchanting show puts a twinkling twist on the ballet adaptation of the original 1904 novel. Neverland comes to life in shining splendour while adventures of pirates, mermaids and boys who never want to grow up glimmer under a new light.
On selected dates over the coming months, the 100-year-old Capitol Theatre in Melbourne’s CBD will be hosting this one-of-a-kind ballet show. Get ready to witness the crystalline ceiling and avant-garde interiors of this stunning venue glow under all the colours of Neverland this season. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate to get yours today!
Ballet of Lights: bringing Peter Pan to Melbourne
Performed over the course of an hour, ‘Ballet of Lights’ is an abridged version of the two-hour Peter Pan ballet adaptation and includes all the magic and fantasy of the original story. Using props like books and a hook, the six ballerinas dressed in illuminated ensembles command the stage, casting shimmering lines of light and color as they glide along it.
Peter Pan told through light, music, and dance
From Swan Lake to The Nutcracker, some of the most famous ballets ever composed embrace all things fantastical. It’s no surprise, then, that J. M. Barrie’s tale of a ticking crocodile, a jealous fairy and a magical boy who can fly makes for the ideal candidate to be transformed into a ballet.
This season, embark on an unforgettable journey to a land far away and experience a sparkling ballet adaptation of this famous story. Set to classical pieces like “Hungarian Dance No. 5” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, ‘Ballet of Lights’ blends classical music, elegant choreography and costumes with fibre-optic lights to bring the magic of Neverland to Melbourne.
Capitol Theatre will shine bright this season thanks to this sensational ‘Ballet of Lights’ show in Melbourne. Every plié and pirouette will be lit up by the glimmering lights of the ballerinas’ ensembles, bringing an extra sprinkle of magic to the 60-minute spectacle. Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and more of your favourite characters escape from the pages of their timeless novel and land straight onto the stage of this historic Melbourne venue.
Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and doors open 30 minutes prior to the show start time. Attendees must be aged 8 or over and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.