your guide to booking a season package
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12017 SEASON
YOUR GUIDE TO BOOKING A SEASON PACKAGE
MELBOURNE 2017
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WHAT WILL A YEAR OF BALLET BRING ME?
THE BENEFITS OF PURCHASING A SEASON PACKAGE
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST SEATS
You’ll have first access to the best seats in the house. Secure priority seating before tickets go on sale to the general public.
BEST VALUE Buying a Season Package is the most cost-effective way to see a year of ballet at the lowest price. Packages start at just $120 and you’ll receive up to 40% off additional tickets to take friends or family.
TICKET EXCHANGE FLEXIBILITY
Scheduling conflict? No problem. Subscribers enjoy no-hassle ticket exchanges all year round. If you need to change your dates, we’ll happily swap your tickets to another night.
EXCLUSIVE PERKS
Subscribers receive access to discounted parking, souvenir programs and tickets to Step Inside events as well as 10% off all shop items and merchandise, special offers from our partners and Balletomane magazine delivered to your door.
BOOK NOW, PAY LATER
Secure your seats today and pay in four easy credit card instalments over the course of the year.
PERSONALISED SERVICE
As a Subscriber, you’ll receive specialised service from our friendly Customer Services Team to ensure you enjoy a wonderful year of ballet.
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HOW DO I BOOK?
BOOKING YOUR SEASON PACKAGE IS EASY
PRINCIPAL PACKAGE
Enjoy an entire year of ballet in 2017. With a Principal Package you’ll receive the opportunity to renew the same seats year on year, exclusive access to Premium Reserve seating and priority access to additional tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE
With a Create Your Own Package, you can choose three or more ballets on the dates that suit you to enjoy the perfect year of ballet. Packages start at just $120 and you’ll receive up to 40% off additional tickets.
STEP INSIDE
Discover where the wonder of ballet begins with our annual series of behind the scenes events, talks and tours. Receive 25% off when you add three or more events to your 2017 Season Package.
Booking a Season Package is easy with three simple options:
ONLINE
The quickest and easiest way to book your Season Package is online. Visit australianballet.com.au/new and log on with the username printed on the front of this guide. If you have forgotten your password visit australianballet.com.au/forgot. If you do not have a username on the front of this guide, create a new account online.
POST
Complete the enclosed form and return to:
The Australian Ballet Customer Services Team Reply Paid 838 South Melbourne DC Victoria 3205
Postage and handling fee of $5 applies.
TELEPHONE
Call our Customer Services Team on 1300 369 741Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pmExcluding public holidays
Postage and processing fee of $12 applies.
You’re now part of The Australian Ballet’s 2017 Season. We look forward to sharing a wonderful year of ballet with you.
Season Packages will be posted from October onwards. Please allow up to 21 working days for dispatch.
KEY DATES
• 28 October 2016 – Principal Package Renewals close
• 17 November 2016 – Faster ticket exchanges open to Subscribers
• 21 November 2016 – Faster single tickets on sale
• 23 December 2016 – Season Package sales close
• 23 January 2017 – Exchanges for tickets are open to Subscribers
• 23 January 2017 – Additional tickets for Create Your Own Season Package Holders on sale
• January 2017 – Co-subscribers will receive their Welcome Packs
• 2 February 2017 – Single tickets for 2017 Season on sale
• 2 February 2017 – Step Inside single tickets on sale
DISCOVER MORE
For venue information, FAQs and to learn more about the ballets in our 2017 Season please visit our website australianballet.com.au/2017
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3CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE TYPE
BOOK YOUR PACKAGE BY 5PM FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER 2016
SETTLE IN FOR YOUR YEAR OF BALLET
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2017 PRINCIPAL PACKAGE SCHEDULE
5 BALLETSOPENING NIGHT SERIES 7.30PMFaster Friday 17 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Friday 2 June
The Sleeping Beauty Friday 16 June
Symphony in C Thursday 24 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Tuesday 12 September
BLUE SUNSET SERIES 6.30PM *^Faster Monday 20 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Monday 5 June
The Sleeping Beauty Monday 19 June
Symphony in C Monday 28 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Monday 18 September
TUESDAY SERIES 7.30PM *Faster Tuesday 21 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Tuesday 6 June
The Sleeping Beauty Tuesday 20 June
Symphony in C Tuesday 29 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Tuesday 19 September
WEDNESDAY SERIES 7.30PM *Faster Wednesday 22 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Wednesday 7 June
The Sleeping Beauty Wednesday 21 June
Symphony in C Wednesday 30 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Wednesday 13 September
THURSDAY SERIES 7.30PM *Faster Thursday 23 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Thursday 8 June
The Sleeping Beauty Thursday 22 June
Symphony in C Thursday 31 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Thursday 14 September
FRIDAY SERIES 7.30PMFaster Friday 24 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Friday 9 June
The Sleeping Beauty Friday 23 June
Symphony in C Friday 25 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Friday 15 September
RED SATURDAY MATINEE SERIES 1.30PM * Faster Saturday 18 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Saturday 3 June
The Sleeping Beauty Saturday 17 June
Symphony in C Saturday 26 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Saturday 16 September
RED SATURDAY EVENING SERIES 7.30PM Faster Saturday 18 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Saturday 3 June
The Sleeping Beauty Saturday 17 June
Symphony in C Saturday 26 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Saturday 16 September
BLUE SATURDAY MATINEE SERIES 1.30PM *Faster Saturday 25 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Saturday 10 June
The Sleeping Beauty Saturday 24 June
Symphony in C Saturday 2 September
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Saturday 23 September
BLUE SATURDAY EVENING SERIES 7.30PM Faster Saturday 25 March
Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Saturday 10 June
The Sleeping Beauty Saturday 24 June
Symphony in C Saturday 2 September
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Saturday 23 September
4 BALLETSMIDWEEK MATINEE SERIES 1.30PM *Nutcracker - The Story of Clara Wednesday 7 June
The Sleeping Beauty Wednesday 21 June
Symphony in C Wednesday 30 August
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Wednesday 20 September
WHITE SUNSET SERIES 6.30PM *Faster Monday 27 March
The Sleeping Beauty Tuesday 27 June
Symphony in C Friday 1 September
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© Friday 22 September
WITH A PRINCIPAL PACKAGE YOU’LL RECEIVE THE SAME SEATS YEAR-ON-YEAR.
Adult, Pensioner and Child prices available for all performances.
* Senior, Youth and FT Student concession prices available.
^ Free Post-Performance Q&A
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BUY A PRINCIPAL PACKAGE NOW AND YOU’LL BE ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE. (Refer to performance schedule on page 6)
2017 PRINCIPAL PACKAGE PRICING
RECEIVE FIRST ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PRIORITY SEATING WITH A PRINCIPAL PACKAGE.
4 BALLETS PACKAGE PRICINGPREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $628 $520 $416 $312 $212 $152
Senior $588 $488 $388 $288 $192 $152
Pensioner $540 $440 $324 $248 $180 $152
Youth (<30) $512 $388 $268 $208 $164 $152
FT Student $424 $314 $228 $186 $158 $152
Child (<18) $336 $240 $188 $164 $152 $152
5 BALLETS PACKAGE PRICINGPREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $785 $650 $520 $390 $265 $190
Senior $735 $610 $485 $360 $240 $190
Pensioner $675 $550 $405 $310 $225 $190
Youth (<30) $640 $485 $335 $260 $205 $190
FT Student $530 $393 $285 $233 $198 $190
Child (<18) $420 $300 $235 $205 $190 $190
PREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $168 $138 $111 $83 $56 $40
Senior $152 $127 $100 $75 $50 $40
Pensioner $143 $114 $86 $67 $47 $40
Youth (<30) $131 $105 $71 $59 $45 $40
FT Student $112 $86 $63 $53 $43 $40
Child (<18) $92 $66 $54 $47 $40 $40
2017 SEASON SINGLE TICKET PRICING
Please refer to page 9 for ticket price types and concession information. If booking by mail, a postage and handling fee of $5 applies. If booking over the phone, a postage and processing fee of $12 applies.
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CHOOSE THREE OR MORE BALLETS ON DATES THAT SUIT YOU AND ENJOY THE PERFECT YEAR OF BALLET.
2017 CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
FASTER Friday 17 March 7.30pm
Saturday 18 March 1.30pm*
Saturday 18 March 7.30pm
Monday 20 March 6.30pm* ^
Tuesday 21 March 7.30pm*
Wednesday 22 March 7.30pm*
Thursday 23 March 7.30pm*
Friday 24 March 7.30pm
Saturday 25 March 1.30pm*
Saturday 25 March 7.30pm
Monday 27 March 6.30pm*
NUTCRACKER – THE STORY OF CLARAFriday 2 June 7.30pm
Saturday 3 June 1.30pm*
Saturday 3 June 7.30pm
Monday 5 June 6.30pm* ^
Tuesday 6 June 7.30pm*
Wednesday 7 June 1.30pm*
Wednesday 7 June 7.30pm*
Thursday 8 June 7.30pm*
Friday 9 June 7.30pm
Saturday 10 June 1.30pm*
Saturday 10 June 7.30pm
THE SLEEPING BEAUTYFriday 16 June 7.30pm
Saturday 17 June 1.30pm*
Saturday 17 June 7.30pm
Monday 19 June 6.30pm* ^
Tuesday 20 June 7.30pm*
Wednesday 21 June 1.30pm*
Wednesday 21 June 7.30pm*
Thursday 22 June 7.30pm*
Friday 23 June 7.30pm
Saturday 24 June 1.30pm*
Saturday 24 June 7.30pm
Monday 26 June 7.30pm*
Tuesday 27 June 6.30pm*
SYMPHONY IN CThursday 24 August 7.30pm
Friday 25 August 7.30pm
Saturday 26 August 1.30pm*
Saturday 26 August 7.30pm
Monday 28 August 6.30pm* ^
Tuesday 29 August 7.30pm*
Wednesday 30 August 1.30pm*
Wednesday 30 August 7.30pm*
Thursday 31 August 7.30pm*
Friday 1 September 6.30pm
Saturday 2 September 1.30pm*
Saturday 2 September 7.30pm
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND©
Tuesday 12 September 7.30pm
Wednesday 13 September 7.30pm*
Thursday 14 September 7.30pm*
Friday 15 September 7.30pm
Saturday 16 September 1.30pm*
Saturday 16 September 7.30pm
Monday 18 September 6.30pm*^
Tuesday 19 September 7.30pm*
Wednesday 20 September 1.30pm*
Wednesday 20 September 7.30pm*
Thursday 21 September 7.30pm*
Friday 22 September 6.30pm
Saturday 23 September 1.30pm*
Saturday 23 September 7.30pm
Tuesday 26 September 7.30pm*
Adult, Pensioner and Child prices available for all performances.
* Senior, Youth and FT Student concession prices available.
^ Free Post-Performance Q&A
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CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGES START AT JUST $120 AND YOU’LL RECEIVE UP TO 40% OFF ADDITIONAL TICKETS.
2017 CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE PRICING
3 BALLETSPREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $414 $333 $249 $168 $120
Senior $381 $300 $225 $150 $120
Pensioner $342 $258 $201 $141 $120
Youth (<30) $315 $213 $177 $135 $120
FT Student $257 $188 $159 $128 $120
Child (<18) $198 $162 $141 $120 $120
4 BALLETSPREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $552 $444 $332 $224 $160
Senior $508 $400 $300 $200 $160
Pensioner $456 $344 $268 $188 $160
Youth (<30) $420 $284 $236 $180 $160
FT Student $342 $250 $212 $170 $160
Child (<18) $264 $216 $188 $160 $160
5 BALLETSPREMIUM RESERVE A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE D RESERVE E RESERVE
Adult $690 $555 $415 $280 $200
Senior $635 $500 $375 $250 $200
Pensioner $570 $430 $335 $235 $200
Youth (<30) $525 $355 $295 $225 $200
FT Student $428 $313 $265 $213 $200
Child (<18) $330 $270 $235 $200 $200
Please refer to page 9 for ticket price types and concession information. If booking by mail, a postage and handling fee of $5 applies. If booking over the phone, a postage and processing fee of $12 applies.
For Premium Reserve seating please book a
Principal Package
For Premium Reserve seating please book a
Principal Package
For Premium Reserve seating please book a
Principal Package
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2017 STEP INSIDE EVENTS SCHEDULE AND PRICING
RECEIVE 25% OFF WHEN YOU ADD THREE OR MORE STEP INSIDE EVENTS TO YOUR 2017 SEASON PACKAGE.
Date Location Standard
pricePrice when you book 3 or more events
Saturday 18 March, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne (seated, GA) $25 $18.75
Saturday 3 June, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne (seated, GA) $25 $18.75
Saturday 24 June, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne (seated, GA) $25 $18.75
Saturday 26 August, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne (seated, GA) $25 $18.75
Saturday 2 September, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne (seated, GA) $25 $18.75
McALLISTER IN CONVERSATIONJoin Artistic Director David McAllister for an insightful conversation with key creatives and principal artists. Ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine.
Date Location Standard
pricePrice when you book 3 or more events
Friday 30 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm The Primose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, Southbank (meeting point)
$160 $120
Tuesday 4 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm The Primose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, Southbank (meeting point)
$160 $120
PRODUCTION CENTRE TOURSExplore The Australian Ballet’s Production Centre in Altona, Melbourne – a wonderland housing over 50 years’ worth of costumes and props. You’ll hear fun facts from our production team, get a tour of our vast costume archives and maybe catch a glimpse of a new production in the making.
Date Location Standard
pricePrice when you book 3 or more events
Friday 24 March, 11:30am - 12:30pm State Theatre Stage (seated, GA) $29 $21.75
Friday 9 June, 11:30am - 12:30pm State Theatre Stage (seated, GA) $29 $21.75
Friday 1 September, 11:30am - 12:30pm State Theatre Stage (seated, GA) $29 $21.75
BEHIND THE SCENES Get an insider’s look into the world of elite ballet dancers. From your theatre seat, watch our dancers up close as they take class on stage. Then enjoy a rare opportunity to see a principal couple fine-tuning their technique.
Date Location Standard
pricePrice when you book 3 or more events
Tuesday 27 June, 12:30pm - 1:30pm State Theatre Stage (seated, Premium Reserve) $75 $56.25
ONCE UPON A TIME: THE SLEEPING BEAUTYEnjoy this special one-hour version of David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty, performed to live music and narrated by one of the characters. Perfect for children, it’s fun, interactive and will have everyone twirling for joy!
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2017 TICKETING INFORMATION
Ticketing Terms and ConditionsTickets purchased through The Australian Ballet are subject to the terms and conditions available in full via australianballet.com.au/ticket-info. The Australian Ballet adopts the Live Performance Australia (LPA) Code of Practice for the Ticketing of Live Entertainment in Australia, available at liveperformance.com.au. Attendees must also abide by the terms and conditions of the venue in which the performance is held.
Ticket Price Types and ConcessionsA variety of price types are available for Season Packages. Proof of concession valid at time of purchase must be provided when booking your Season Package. Tickets will not be shipped until proof of concession has been received via mail, email to [email protected], or uploaded online. You may be asked to provide proof of concession to venue staff when attending performances.
Concession Types:Senior: available to individuals with a government issued Seniors Card.
Pensioner: available to individuals with a government or DVA issues Aged Pension Card.
Youth: available to individuals 30 years or under at time of purchase with acceptable proof of age ID. Eg. Drivers license, proof-or-age card, passport or birth certificate.
Full-time Students: available to individuals with a full-time student card issued by an Australian secondary or tertiary institution.
Child: available to individuals 18 years or under at the time of purchase with acceptable proof of age documentation. Eg. Birth certificate or passport.
National Companion Card SchemeThe Australian Ballet supports the National Companion Card Scheme. For more information about the scheme, visit companioncard.gov.au. To book a Season Package using a Companion Card, please contact The Australian Ballet Customer Services Team on 1300 369 741.
Ticket UpgradesIf a ticket sold at a concession rate is to be used by a patron not eligible for the same concession, the difference between the concession and full rate must be paid by the ticketholder. This upgrade may be carried out in advance by contacting The Australian Ballet Customer Services Team on 1300 369 741 or can be completed at the venue box office one hour prior to your performance.
Children at the BalletMainstage: All patrons, irrespective of age, must hold a valid ticket to gain admission to mainstage performances.
Babes in Arms: Children under 2 years can be admitted free of charge to Step Inside events and must be seated on the lap of the accompanying adult.
We encourage you to be considerate of the needs of the surrounding audience members if bringing babies or children to performances and to consider the appropriateness of performance content. We suggest preparing by reading our guide to Children at the Ballet: australianballet.com.au/your-visit/children-at-the-theatre.
Performance and Cast DetailsRuntimes and nightly casting for each performance is published on our website approximately one week before opening night. Casting is subject to change without warning. A nightly cast sheet will be available at the performance.
Ticket ExchangesSeason Package holders may exchange tickets to all mainstage productions. Exchanges can only be made for performances in the same state, must be finalised at least 5 days prior to the performance originally booked and are always subject to availability. Exchange fees and upgrade costs may apply. All exchange enquiries can be directed to 1300 369 741.
Season Package DeliverySeason Packages are posted from October onwards. Please allow up to 21 working days for dispatch. While The Australian Ballet works to dispatch tickets and merchandise as soon as possible, all delivery timelines are guides only, and delivery dates may be subject to change. All orders are sent via standard post. Orders will be posted to the shipping address nominated during purchase.
Parking at The Australian BalletThe Australian Ballet Carpark is located at 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, directly behind the Arts Centre Melbourne. The car park is open seven days from 6am – 1am.
Discounted Parking VouchersSubscribers are able to purchase discounted parking vouchers that can be used year-round. Voucher holders are offered assured access on all weekend and evening performance dates. Vouchers can be purchased when booking your Season Package or by contacting 1300 369 741. Lost parking vouchers are strictly not able to be replaced.
Contact Details
PhoneCustomer Services Team 1300 369 741Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pmExcluding public holidays
VisitThe Australian Ballet Box Office Level 4, The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre 2 Kavanagh Street Southbank VIC 3006 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Excluding public holidays
MailThe Australian Ballet Customer Services Team PO Box 838 South Melbourne DC VIC 3205
Website australianballet.com.au
VENUE MAP
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ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE VENUE INFORMATION
To get the most out of your ballet experience at the Arts Centre Melbourne please read the following information. For more detailed information, please also visit the Arts Centre Melbourne’s official website artscentremelbourne.com.au.
Getting ThereArts Centre Melbourne is located at 100 St Kilda Rd, just minutes away from the CBD. It’s a short walk across the bridge from Flinders Street train station, and close to the trams and buses of St Kilda Road. Information about transport to help you plan your visit is available on the Arts Centre Melbourne’s website artscentremelbourne.com.au.
Parking is available at The Australian Ballet Centre, conveniently located behind the Arts Centre Melbourne on Kavanagh St.
CloakingTo ensure a comfortable visit to the State Theatre please place large bags, long umbrellas and brief cases at the cloak room located in the Smorgon Family Plaza. This service is free.
AccessThe Australian Ballet and Arts Centre Melbourne endeavour to accommodate the individual needs of patrons wherever possible. The best way to check theatre accessibility is by visiting
artscentremelbourne.com.au/accessibility. Alternatively, please phone The Australian Ballet Customer Services Team on 1300 369 741 or email us [email protected] with your access needs.
Access for Patrons Using a WheelchairFacilities are available at Arts Centre Melbourne for patrons using a wheelchair. Please inform The Australian Ballet Customer Services Team or Arts Centre Melbourne Box Office of your requirements when booking tickets. Call the Information Desk at the Arts Centre Melbourne on 03 9281 8298 at least 24 hours prior to the performance to arrange assistance, if required.
Assisted Listening DevicesAn FM hearing system is available in all seating areas of the theatre for audience members with a hearing impairment. This service is free, upon presentation of identification. Please alert the ushering staff to your requirements on entering the venue. Patrons will be issued with a receiver and either a headset or a neck loop enabling use of a hearing aid via the ‘T’ switch. A TTY phone system is available for direct access to the Arts Centre Melbourne. The phone number is 03 9281 8441.
Guide DogsGuide dogs are permitted in the theatre.
LatecomersFor the comfort and convenience of all patrons, latecomers will only be admitted into the theatre at a suitable break in the program.
Photography and Audio/Video RecordingIt is strictly prohibited to take photos or audio/video recordings at any performance by The Australian Ballet.
Mobile PhonesMobile phones must be turned off prior to a performance.
Contact DetailsFor more information about Arts Centre Melbourne visit artscentremelbourne.com.au, or call The Arts Centre Melbourne Box Office on 1300 182 183.
SEATING RESERVE GUIDE (PLEASE REFER TO VENUE MAP ON PAGE 10)
PREMIUM: Centrally positioned seats in high-demand that give the best views.
A-RESERVE: Excellent seats that offer a clear and unrestricted views.
B-RESERVE: Very good seats that are more distant from stage and may have minor restrictions on view of sides of stage.
C-RESERVE: These seats may be positioned further from the stage and may have restricted views of some peripheral elements of the ballet. Among the lower-cost seats, these offer the best value.
D-RESERVE: These seats are located in the rear or sides of the theatre and have a restricted view.
E-RESERVE: These seats are at the extreme rear or sides of venue and have a restricted view.
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Contact usThe Australian Ballet Box Office Level 4, The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre 2 Kavanagh Street Southbank VIC 3006
Customer Services TeamPO Box 838 South Melbourne DC VIC 3205 1300 369 [email protected] australianballet.com.au
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