Ballet Double Bill for Melbourne and Sydney

It's a double dose of dance for Melbourne and Sydney when The Australian Ballet presents Destiny, first at the State Theatre in Melbourne's Arts Centre, then at the Opera Theatre at the Sydney Opera House.

The double bill, celebrating legendary Ballets Russes choreographer Leonide Massine, comprises Les Présages, a large-scale work from the 1930s, and a new interpretation of Symphonie Fantastique from Polish choreograper Krzysztof Pastor.

Les Présages, not seen in Australia since 1955, is about a man's struggle with his destiny.

Symphonie Fantastique, which premiered as a ballet in 1936 is influenced by the heady narrative of opium, obsession, black magic and death. The Australian Ballet presents a brand-new dance interpretation of Symphonie Fantastique created by inventive Polish choreographer Krzysztof Pastor.

Destiny is at Melbourne's State Theatre from August 30 to September 10 and at Sydney's Opera Theatre from November 7 to 26.

• Booking information: Melbourne, Sydney
• Melbourne Theatre Guide
• Sydney Theatre Guide
• Where to Stay in Melbourne
• Where to Stay in Sydney

Photo: Kirst Martin and Damien Welch in Les Presages. Justin Smith, courtesy The Australian Ballet