Season 2002

The Sleeping Beauty

With The Queensland Orchestra
conducted by: Thomas Woods
Choreography: François Klaus
Music: Piotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky.

This masterwork of the great 19th century choreographer Marius Petipa survives today not only because of its story, but also because of Tchaikovsky's wonderful score. Based on one of the best-loved tales from Charles Perrault's Mother Goose, the ballet was first presented in 1890 and versions have since been created by many choreographers. Queensland Ballet's Artistic Director, François Klaus, revisits this fairytale classic, retaining the best of the traditional choreography and its well-known characters – the evil Carabosse, the good Lilac Fairy, and the beautiful Princess Aurora and her Prince Desiré.
 
Venue
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Dates
March 13 - 23

Times
7.30pm - Wed 13 Mar, Thur 14 Mar, Fri 15 Mar, Sat 16 Mar, Thur 21 Mar,
              Fri 22 Mar, Sat 23 Mar
6.30pm - Tue 19 Mar
5.00pm - Sun 17 Mar
2.00pm - Sat 23 Mar

Non subscriber ticket prices
$55 Adult, $45 Conc., $30 Youth, $20 child

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Cathedrals Week

After the success of Queensland Ballet's Passion at the inaugural Cathedrals Week in 1999 the Company was invited to create a work for the 2002 Cathedrals Week.

St Francis of Assisi
Choreography: Paul Boyd

St Francis of Assisi will be presented in the magnificent St John's Cathedral with raked seating to ensure an unimpeded view of the stage.  St Francis tells the story of this inspirational man, whose credo was simplicity, poverty and humility.  He is also considered by many to be the world's first environmentalist because of his love of plants and animals.  St Francis of Assisi brings together the combined talents of musicians from The Queensland Orchestra, Canticum chamber choir, and the Queensland Ballet dancers, providing an entertaining performance for the whole family to enjoy.
 
Venue
St John's Cathedral, Ann Street, Brisbane

Dates
May 18 - 26

Times
7.30pm - Sat 18 May, Sun 19 May, Thur 23 May, Fri 24 May, Sat 25 May
2.00pm - Sat 25 May, Sun 26 May

Non subscriber ticket prices
$35 Adult, $30 Conc., $20 Youth/Child

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2002 International Gala

Since its inception in 1998, the Gala has introduced our audiences to a variety of talented overseas-based artists performing with the Company in this feast of dance. Also highlighting the diverse talents of the Queensland Ballet dancers, the Gala showcases short works by international and Australian choreographers.  It provides a highly varied, exciting and truly spectacular night of dance. Not to be missed!

“… this enthusiastically received Gala was a satisfying and well-balanced mix presented with verve.”  The Courier-Mail August 7, 2001
 
Venue
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Dates
August 2 - 4

Times
7.30pm - Fri 2 Aug, Sat 3 Aug
5.00pm - Sun 4 Aug
2.00pm - Sat 3 Aug

Non subscriber ticket prices
$55 Adult, $45 Conc., $30 Youth, $20 Child
 
Photo: Derek Moore, The Courier-Mail

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The Blue Angel Cabaret

Choreographed and produced by François Klaus, this highly entertaining piece of music theatre with a difference was one of the hits of the 2000 Brisbane Festival. The Blue Angel Cabaret returns for a short season in the Optus Playhouse, performed again by Queensland Ballet with international cabaret trio, Combo Fiasco. Formed in 1993, Combo Fiasco (Tony McGill, Charmaine Clements, and Shaun Murphy) today is one of Australia's most successful entertainment exports to the USA, performing their distinctive original arrangements of music theatre songs. Sheer escapism - a great night out!

“Fun, frivolity, fantasy, some fancy footwork… provide a light-hearted feast of song and dance….” The Australian October 23, 2000

Venue
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Dates
October 25 - November 9

Times
7.30pm - Fri 25 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Fri 1 Nov, Sat 2 Nov, Fri 8 Nov, Sat 9 Nov
6.30pm - Tue 29 Oct

Non subscriber ticket prices
$35 Adult, $30 Conc., $20 Youth/Child

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Vis-à-vis

The Vis-à-vis series is three separate seasons of passionate, energetic and creative dance in the informal setting of the Thomas Dixon Centre Studio.  Hosted by François Klaus each season has its own theme or focus and provides the audience with an informative, relaxed, backstage view of the world of dance.

Venue
Thomas Dixon Centre

Times
7.30pm

Non-subscriber ticket prices
$25 Adult/Conc./Youth, $20 Child
 
Vis-à-vis 1 - Romance

So much of ballet is based on love. Romance looks at passionate love and how it is conveyed through dance. This first Vis-à-vis season will provide a romantic interlude in everyone's busy life.

Dates
Thur 7 Feb, Fri 8 Feb, Sat 9 Feb, Tue 12 Feb,  Wed 13 Feb, Thur 14 Feb,
Fri 15 Feb, Sat 16 Feb
 
Vis-à-vis 2 - PowerSurge

A high-energy, power-packed program which gives the audience an insight into what it takes to be a professional dancer today and an opportunity to see work created by the Company's emerging choreographers.

Dates
Thur 13 June, Fri 14 June, Sat 15 June, Tue 18 June, Wed 19 June, Thur 20 June,
Fri 21 June, Sat 22 June
 
Vis-à-vis 3 - Fertile Ground

Creativity is an essential requirement for all dancers. In this final Vis-à-vis for the year, share the process of inventing dance (and the final product) with dancers, designers and choreographers.

Dates
Thur 28 Nov, Fri 29 Nov, Sat 30 Nov, Tue 3 Dec, Wed 4 Dec, Thur 5 Dec,
Fri 6 Dec, Sat 7 Dec

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Hammamelis Coxinus - The Amazing Magician
 
Concept and Choreography: François Klaus

Music, dance and story-telling to delight children of all ages.

Venue
Optus Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Dates
October 26 - November 9

Times
2.00pm & 4.00pm - Sat 26 Oct,  Sat 2 Nov, Sat 9 Nov

Ticket prices for all
$15 (adults at children's prices)

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