The Performing Arts have been inspired by horses over the years too. In 1961, the Australian Ballet formed, and the first commissioned work it performed was ‘The Melbourne Cup’, choreographed by Rex Reid, music arranged by Harold Badger, and decor by Anne Church. This work was based on the first running of the race in 1861 (100 years prior).
Many plays have also had a Horse Racing theme. The first one: ‘The Flying Scud’ that was first staged in Melbourne in 1866, and was re-staged numerous times after that.
Wow that means the history of horses in Dance and Theatre in this country stems back as far as over 150 years each!
Feature Image courtesy of The Australian Ballet Story.
-Skye Pickering Dip. Horse Business Management