60th Anniversary Gala - Concluded
5 - 20 March 2021
Playhouse, QPAC
#Every step a celebratory story
Celebrate with Queensland Ballet as we present an exciting retrospective telling of our evolving story over 60 years. The 60th Anniversary Gala honours a vibrant history of dance that showcases exciting excerpts from five world-class productions. Watch as we come alive on stage, performed by our world-class dancers and glitter in the coming of age of this extraordinary company.
The production pays tribute to each of Queensland Ballet’s five Artistic Directors: Charles Lisner OBE, Harry Haythorne, Harold Collins MBE, François Klaus and Li Cunxin AO. Step into a wealth of dance production created and performed since 1960, including an excerpt from Chopin Pas de Deux as choreographed by founding Artistic Director Charles Lisner OBE; and an incredibly moving pas de deux from François Klaus’s Cloudland, that creatively revived the fading narrative of Queensland’s old dance hall with graceful ballroom dresses and heady jive. While Collins’ The Lady of Camellias tells of the unrequited love.
In 1983 with Jacqui Caroll as resident-choreographer for Queensland Ballet saw her translate Carl Orff's' cantata. Inspired by earthy and erotic medieval poetry, in Carmina Burana, the 60th Anniversary Gala will once again invite audiences to engage in the vitality of light, sound, colour and movement in the rowdy ‘Taberna’.
Demonstrating Queensland Ballet’s depth in this retrospective season includes the delicate and poignant finale from The Little Mermaid, as choreographed by François Klaus. The suite of works concludes with Harald Lander’s masterful homage to classical ballet, Études, showcasing an evolved and mature Company under current Artistic Director, Li Cunxin AO.
Guest Artists
- Evening performance 9 and 10 March - Ako Kondo and Chengwu Guo
- Matinee performance 7 March and evening performance 12 March - Meng Ningning and Hao Bin
"A rousing performance worth the wait" - The Australian
"Watch this show and you'll be a convert" - The Courier Mail
"Showcasing precision, prowess and promise, QB's reverant jubilee proves worth the wait ★★★★" - Limelight
"A night to remember... The Gala was a beautifully curated evening" - Dance Australia
Dates & Times
The performance lasts approximately two hours and 40 minutes and includes two 20-minute intervals.
Price
Single Ticket Prices Premium Reserve
Tuesday—Thursday
| Adult$100 |
| Concession$85 |
| 30 years & under$65 |
| Child$55 |
Friday—Saturday
| Adult$115 |
| Concession$95 |
| 30 years & under$75 |
| Child$60 |
Fees
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Venue
Playhouse, QPAC
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
With a focus on theatre and dance, the QPAC Playhouse is a medium sized venue with sweeping views of the river and city skyline.
The closest parking is at the Performing Arts Car Park, although the Art Gallery/Museum car park is also close by.
Credits
Charles Lisner OBE
Choreographer
Harry Haythorne MBE
Choreographer
Harold Collins MBE
Choreographer
Jacqui Carroll
Choreographer
François Klaus
Choreographer
Harald Lander
Choreographer
Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra
Musical Performance
Performances
Select Session
March
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
April
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
#Gallery
Principal Victor Estévez and Senior Soloist Mia Heathcote rehearse the Cloudland Pas de Deux
by Stephanie Do Rozario
Queensland Ballet dancers rehearse the Defile.
by Courtney Adams
First Company Artist Liam Geck and Queensland Ballet dancers rehearse Carmina Burana.
by Tamara Hanton
François Klaus and Senior Soloist Mia Heathcote rehearse Cloudland.
by Stephanie Do Rozario
Jaqui Caroll and Queensland Ballet dancers in Carmina Burana.
by Tamara Hanton
First Soloist Liam Geck and Queensland Ballet dancers rehearse Carmina Burana.
by Tamara Hanton
Principal Camilo Ramos and Queensland Ballet in Carmina Burana.
by Tamara Hanton
Principal Victor Estévez and Senior Soloist Mia Heathcote rehearse the Cloudland Pas de Deux
by Stephanie Do Rozario
Soloist Vito Bernasconi rehearsing Carmina Burana with Jaqui Caroll and Anthony Shearsmith.
by Tamara Hanton
First Soloist Liam Geck and Queensland Ballet dancers rehearse Carmina Burana.
by Tamara Hanton
