Libby Christie, former Executive Director of The Australian Ballet, has died
Christie helped steer The Australian Ballet through the pandemic. “Almost no challenge or obstacle seemed too big for Libby to take on."
October 18, 2023
Comings and Goings: July 2022
The latest arts appointments and departures.
June 20, 2022
Libby Christie to depart The Australian Ballet
As well as announcing the departure of its ED, The Australian Ballet has released its 2021 Annual Report and raised concerns about the significant impact when Melbourne's State Theatre is closed for three years.
May 30, 2022
The Australian Ballet cancels its remaining Melbourne season
Forty-four Melbourne performances by The Australian Ballet, scheduled for the rest of this year, have been postponed to 2022 due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
August 12, 2021
The Australian Ballet announces its 2021 season
Incoming Artistic Director David Hallberg has launched a program that includes three full-length ballets, two contemporary mixed bills, and a gala.
December 1, 2020
Arts figures honoured in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday list
Actor/director Robyn Nevin, Australian Ballet ED Libby Christie, choreographer Lucy Guerin, theatre producer Christine Dunstan, philanthropist Simon Mordant and artist Vincent Namatjira are among those recognised.
June 8, 2020
David Hallberg to lead The Australian Ballet
The superstar American dancer, who is currently Resident Guest Artist at TAB, will take up the position – his first Artistic Directorship – next year.
March 3, 2020
Australian Ballet reveals record-setting subsidy in 2015 Report
Executive Director Libby Christie suggests philanthropy drives could support arts companies without Government funding. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 24, 2016