
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
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Friday, September 25, 7:30pmSaturday, September 26, 1pmSaturday, September 26, 7:30pmSunday, September 27, 3pmDanceThe Australian BalletOscar©by Christopher Wheeldon Synopsis by Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot based on an original idea by Alexander Wise and Christopher Wheeldon Christopher Wheeldon, choreographyBerkeley Symphony OrchestraJoby Talbot, composerJean-Marc Puissant, stage and costume design Jon Goldman, lighting design David Bergman, video design Program: Christopher Wheeldon/Oscar©(North American Premiere) Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature's most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon's visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde's biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and the emotional nuance of its programs, The Australian Bal











