Season 2001
| · A Midsummer Night's Dream | · 2001 International Gala |
| · Don Quixote | · Vis-a-Vis |
| · Dance Bait | · Kidnapped! The Abducted Orchestra |
| · Queensland Ballet tours Queensland in 2001 with Alice in Wonderland. | |
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performances and seasons...
The following productions were performed during the 2001 season:
Choreography:
Francois Klaus
Music:
Mendelssohn et al
Set and Costume Design:
Richard Jeziorny
A Midsummer Night's Dream is the perfect vehicle for Francois Klaus to
create a ballet full of humour and mayhem. Based on Shakespeare's well-known
classic, the Dream is a story of adventures and misadventures, falling
in love, mismatched lovers, magic spells, forest glades and moonlight.
This lavish production will be performed by an augmented cast and will
include all the familiar characters such as Oberon and Titania (the King
and Queen of the Fairies), Hermia, Helena, Demetrius, Lysander, and of
course, Puck. A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed with live orchestra.
Venues:
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Complex
Dates:
March 15 - 31
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The International Gala has become one of the most eagerly awaited annual
events in the dance year. Guest artists, representing some of the best
dancers in the world today, come to Brisbane to share the stage with Queensland
Ballet and present an evening's entertainment that is a sheer delight.
Showcasing short works by well-known choreographers, the Gala provides
an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary ballet with wide appeal.
"The captivating power of these works was openly acknowledged by an
appreciative audience and Klaus can take credit for assembling this engaging
program."
The Australian July 17, 2000
Venue
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Complex
Dates:
August 3 - 4
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Francois Klaus premieres his version of this popular story of a timeless
dreamer, Don Quixote, searching for an unattainable ideal. Set in both
the present and the past, this ballet follows the Don's adventures, mixing
gentle humour with Don Quixote's inevitable fate. Performed with live
orchestra.
Venue:
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Complex
Dates:
November 16 - December 1
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Extremely popular with audiences, the Vis-a-vis series of three intimate
programs will again be presented in the Charles Lisner Studio at the Thomas
Dixon Centre. These informative and educational evenings enable the audience
to see Queensland Ballet in a relaxed, behind-the-scenes fashion, focussing
on a particular aspect of dance, with Francois Klaus as host.
Venue:
Thomas Dixon Centre
Non subscriber ticket prices:
$22 Adult/Conc./Youth, $18 Child
- Comedy in Ballet
With the humorous A Midsummer Night's Dream opening the main 2001 Queensland Ballet season, the first Vis-a-vis takes a closer look at the role of comedy in ballet. Renowned for his use of humour in dance, Francois Klaus will illustrate his commentary with short excerpts from different ballets.
Dates:
Feb 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17
- Power Pointe
Mixing the physical power and beauty of classically trained dancers with the infectious rhythm of popular music inspires audiences and introduces them to new possibilities in dance. Power Pointe is a selection of Francois Klaus's most physical dances and the premiere of a new work.
Dates:
April 27, 28, May 1, 4, 5, 11, 12
- Jete
"Jete n. Ballet a spring or leap with one leg forward." The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary
Queensland Ballet is proud of its role in nurturing young dancers and choreographers. The last season in the Vis-a-vis series for 2001 will focus on the talents of the Professional Year students as they prepare for the next step in the life of a professional dancer. They will be joined by the Company to present a memorable evening of dance.Dates:
Dec 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
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Confronting, sensual, alive. Queensland Ballet presents a season of contemporary
works created by guest and Company choreographers and performed by the
young, athletic and vibrant Queensland Ballet dancers. Dance Bait will
entice audiences into new dance territory.
Venue:
The Gardens Theatre, QUT Gardens Point Campus
Dates:
August 30 - September 8
An Official 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Celebration Event.
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A charming production created by Francois Klaus for ages three to 103
providing an educational and very humorous introduction to the orchestra,
ballet and drama.
"A most original story (text: Francois Klaus), danced with obvious
enjoyment and, much to the amusement of the audience, the musicians are
absolutely involved in the choreography."
Hamburger Abendblatt February 2, 1988
Duration:
One hour
Season One
Venue:
The Gardens Theatre, QUT Gardens Point Campus
Dates:
September 1, 2, 9
Season Two
Venue:
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Complex
Dates:
November 24, December 1
An Official 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Celebration Event.
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Mackay - Wednesday 30 May
Gladstone - Saturday 2 June
Townsville - Wednesday 6 June
Cairns - Saturday 9 June, Sunday 10 June
Maryborough - Thursday 14 June
Toowoomba - Friday 14 September
"The cards are firmly stacked in the Queensland Ballet's favour. Alice
in Wonderland is a vibrant, two act ballet made up of a series of short,
well-crafted scenes full of whimsy and madness - a perfect vehicle for
Klaus's vision."
The Australian, March 3, 2000
This image of Alice was reproduced from the original "Alice" illustrations
by John Tenniel.
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