The Australian Ballet: Coppélia (1990)

Director: Virginia Lumsden

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.

Cast

Colin Peasley

Dr. Coppelius

Lisa Pavane

Swanilda

Greg Horsman

Franz

Elizabeth Toohey

Dawn

Lisa Bolte

Prayer

Rebecca Yates

Swanilda's Friends

Justine Summers

Swanilda's Friends

Miranda Coney

Swanilda's Friends

Anna Di Cardi

Swanilda's Friends

Michèle Goullet

Swanilda's Friends