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For the first time in decades, Germany's premier ballet company, The Stuttgart Ballet, returns to Melbourne for a very special production of The Sleeping Beauty.
At a Glance
- Enjoy Premium category seats for The Sleeping Beauty by the Stuttgart Ballet at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre
- Enjoy a private, guided tour of the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre and the newly opened Dance Collection at the Arts Centre Melbourne
- Enhance your appreciation of this unique production through an engaging private pre-performance talk with your tour leader, ballet expert Donna Cusack
- Stay in superlative comfort in a centrally-located five-star deluxe hotel
In the company of ballet expert Donna Cusack, experience Marcia Haydée’s moving production of this ballet classic in a Melbourne-exclusive season at the historic Regent Theatre, one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. Based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale depicting the conflict between the evil fairy Carabosse and the pure Lilac Fairy, the narrative is vividly brought to life through Jürgen Rose’s intricate designs and Tchaikovsky’s beloved musical score.
To round off the experience, visit the Dance Collection at the Arts Centre Melbourne and gain exclusive access to the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, the headquarters for The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School.
Itinerary
Arrive in Melbourne and make your way to the hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, a room category upgrade and pre-tour accommodation.
At 16:00, meet your tour leader Donna Cusack and fellow travellers in the foyer of the hotel and enjoy a private, guided tour of the newly opened Dance Collection at the Arts Centre Melbourne before returning to the hotel for dinner.
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This morning, attend a private, pre-performance talk by Donna at the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, the headquarters of The Australian Ballet, and gain exclusive access to the training and rehearsal spaces for elite dancers. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the evening, transfer to the historic Regent Theatre to attend Marcia Haydée’s production of The Sleeping Beauty. On special invitation by The Australian Ballet, Germany’s premier ballet company, The Stuttgart Ballet, performs a unique version of the timeless classic based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. Witness the grand battle between the pure Lilac Fairy and the evil Carabosse and delight in Jürgen Rose’s elaborate designs and Tchaikovsky’s beloved musical score.
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Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast.
Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including any additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour, a room category upgrade and a private airport transfer.
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Prices
Per person, twin-share
AUD 2,450
Single supplement
AUD 400
Deposit per person (at time of booking)
AUD 1,000
Final payment due
17 August 2026
Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us.
Tour price includes
- Two nights’ accommodation in a five-star deluxe hotel with breakfast daily (B)
- Meals as per itinerary (L = Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
- Premium category seats for the performance of The Sleeping Beauty by The Stuttgart Ballet at the Regent Theatre
- Private, pre-performance talk with your tour leader, ballet specialist Donna Cusack
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
- Hotel porterage (one piece per person)
Tour price does not include
- Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
- Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure
- Airport porterage
- Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
Hotel
Your hotel
The Langham, Melbourne****
Located on the Southbank Promenade, this grand hotel features an extensive array of services and facilities, including restaurant, bar and lounge, spa, a gymnasium and swimming pool. The rooms combine classic elegance with contemporary facilities. The Superior category rooms offer views of the Southbank or the Bay, whilst Deluxe River rooms offer premium views of the city skyline and Yarra River. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Arts Centre Melbourne and a 10-minute walk to the National Gallery of Victoria.
N.B. Hotel of a similar standard may be substituted.
More Details
Tour code: AB2602
Fitness level: Moderate
Tour members must be able to:
• negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
• use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
• undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
• stand for long periods in museums and other sites
• embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
• handle their own luggage
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions here.
Suggested airline: Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.
Visa
New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to visit Australia.
Download booking form here.
At time of booking, please advise us of any special dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of.
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Level 4, 47 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5068, Sydney NSW 2001
1300 727 095 (Australia)
0800 403 621 (New Zealand)
phone +61 2 9299 5801
email info@renaissancetours.com.au
ABN 14 069 591 448.
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