Summary Australian Story returns to the story of one the world's best known dancers, Li Cunxin, as we go behind the scenes in a risky new venture with the Queensland Ballet. Also known as 'Mao's Last Dancer' through his bestselling book and movie of the same name, Li Cunxin took over in 2012 as artistic director of the Queensland Ballet. The program centres on his friendship with Lady Deborah MacMillan, the Australian-born wife of the famous ballet choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan, and follows the trials and tribulations behind the staging of Sir Kenneth's version of Romeo and Juliet.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 25, 2014
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary Australian Story returns to the story of one the world's best known dancers, Li Cunxin, as we go behind the scenes in a risky new venture with the Queensland Ballet. Also known as 'Mao's Last Dancer' through his bestselling book and movie of the same name, Li Cunxin took over in 2012 as artistic director of the Queensland Ballet. The program centres on his friendship with Lady Deborah MacMillan, the Australian-born wife of the famous ballet choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan, and follows the trials and tribulations behind the staging of Sir Kenneth's version of Romeo and Juliet.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 25, 2014
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
