Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2012 Film Program will bring the best in dance and musicals to the Dunstan Playhouse, starting next month.

Some of the world's best ballet companies and musicals feature in the new Musicals on Film and Dance on Film programs, starting 8 February with screenings throughout the year.

Musicals On Film is a new program for 2012, launching at 10am on Wednesday 8 February with one of the most popular and awarded musical films of all time, My Fair Lady.

The Musicals On Film matinee season will be hosted by ABC 891 presenter, film buff and raconteur Peter Goers and will include gossip about the glamorous, with prizes for lucky attendees.

The inaugural Dance on Film series in 2012 will bring some of the biggest companies and most beautiful ballets to the screen.

The series begins with the Royal Ballet performing the classic Sleeping Beauty on Friday 10 February at 6.30pm.

The internationally acclaimed Paris Opera Ballet performs Swan Lake on
16 April at 11am.

"I am delighted to introduce a film component into Adelaide Festival Centre's program for 2012,” says Adelaide Festival Centre CEO and Artistic Director, Douglas Gautier.

“The Musicals on Film and Dance on Film series will bring some of the world's best actors, dancers, and companies to life on the big screen right here in Adelaide.

“It's a great opportunity to experience some of the very best performances from the comfort of the Dunstan Playhouse, adding to the live feeling."


Book at BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au. For further information log on to http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
 

Updated 20 Jan 2012