‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

David Hallberg commissioned a new ballet based on the life and loves of Oscar Wilde.
There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire before this ballet.
Christopher Wheeldon is the choreographer for the new ballet Oscar, which opens this month in Melbourne.
David Hallberg is the artistic director of the Australian Ballet.
The idea for the ballet was inspired by the 1997 film Wilde.

The ballet Oscar, which opens this month in Melbourne, marks a significant milestone in the classical dance world as it introduces a gay-themed work to the repertoire for the first time. Commissioned by David Hallberg, the artistic director of the Australian Ballet, the ballet is based on the life and loves of the famous playwright Oscar Wilde. Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, a prominent figure in contemporary dance, the project aims to address the historical absence of gay characters in classical ballet, despite the presence of gay dancers and creators throughout its history. Hallberg reflects on the fear that has prevented such representations in the past, expressing hope that this ballet will change the narrative without apology or fear.

A new ballet based on the life and loves of Oscar Wilde, commissioned by David Hallberg, aims to introduce a gay-themed work to the classical dance repertoire for the first time. The ballet, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, is set to open this month in Melbourne.

New Gay-Themed Ballet Based on Oscar Wilde

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New Gay-Themed Ballet Based on Oscar Wilde

9/11/2024

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