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

David Hallberg, artistic director of the Australian Ballet, reflects on the absence of gay characters in classical ballet, attributing it to fear within the industry. He believes that now is the moment to change that narrative without reservation, emphasizing the need for representation of the LGBTQ+ community in dance.
Christopher Wheeldon, the choreographer for the upcoming ballet Oscar, expresses that he always found Oscar Wilde's life fascinating. He seeks to portray the complexity of Wilde's character, emphasizing that his dual life was filled with contradictions, which deserves a nuanced representation rather than a simplistic overview.
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