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06 60th Anniversary Gala 20 MARCH – 28 MARCH Season tickets are 08 Dracula 8 MAY – 23 MAY
the best way to see 10 Bespoke ballet in 2020. 31 JULY – 8 AUGUST 12 The Sleeping Beauty 25 SEPTEMBER – 10 OCTOBER + Save up to 20% off regular ticket prices + Priority booking and guaranteed 14 The Nutcracker 11 DECEMBER – 19 DECEMBER Premium seats + Flexibility to exchange tickets 16 Peter and the Wolf + Access to behind-the-scenes events 5 AUGUST – 7 AUGUST and e-newsletter 18 + Access to special discounts and offers Queensland Ballet from our industry friends and partners Academy Gala 16 OCTOBER – 18 OCTOBER
Queenslandballet.com.au 20 Synergy QTIX 136 246 6 NOVEMBER – 14 NOVEMBER
Shanghai Ballet 22 The Lady of Camellias 12 MARCH – 14 MARCH
Melbourne Tour 24 Dangerous Liaisons 17 APRIL – 18 APRIL
26 Tutus on Tour 13 JUNE – 19 JULY
28 Memberships & Alumni
30 Making a difference
32 Our Partners & Supporters
34 Season Tickets
36 Booking Form
40 Information for Season Ticket Buyers From the Artistic Director
Queensland Ballet’s 60th anniversary season is brimming with treasures, both new and old.
Our Company, as it is today, is the legacy of a visionary who We reprise two of our classics this year: works that never cease to had a dream sixty years ago to develop the exquisite artform delight, to transport our audiences to other-worldly places and thrill the of ballet in Queensland. Charles Lisner’s QB is what we see as imagination. Greg Horsman’s The Sleeping Beauty and Ben Stevenson’s our inheritance: an heirloom to be treasured and built upon. The Nutcracker are two story ballets that continue to draw audiences The essence of Charles’ original company remains at the heart young and old as they showcase all there is to adore about classical ballet. of who we are today despite our growth in size. He was a dreamer, This year our My First Ballet series offers a brand-new creation bold and fearless, not held back by others’ perceptions of what by Greg Horsman of the folk tale, Peter and the Wolf. This story was a ballet company should be. It is our privilege to carry that one of the very first ballets that Charles Lisner OBE choreographed for legacy forward and honour the love, dedication and generosity the Company and in its new guise, will further reinforce our passion and he and Valerie gifted this Company. commitment to our youngest audiences as we continue to develop In 2020 we celebrate, we reflect, but we also look beyond. works just for them. This year’s program is both a celebration of our past and a glimpse Our Synergy and Queensland Ballet Academy Gala seasons both into our future. We start the year with an international flavour appear on the ballet calendar again as we nurture emerging talent, as well as a nod to the beginnings of this Company as we open both choreographic and balletic. These seasons give our audiences the our 60th Anniversary Gala and present a season by Shanghai rare insight into the rising stars of ballet born out of our Academy and Ballet, exclusive to Brisbane. The Gala will honour the work and Company talent development ethos. contributions of all of QB’s Artistic Directors since 1960 as we revive Back in the 1960s, QB was one of the first ballet ensembles in excerpts from historical repertoire. We’re proud to bring the world Australia to tour regionally and our commitment to Queensland sits at heart to Brisbane as we present our sister company, Shanghai Ballet, and today. Our 60th anniversary season will see us on the road to more than its acclaimed production of Derek Deane’s The Lady of Camellias. 15 regional Queensland centres with our Tutus on Tour program, followed Following a sell-out success in Perth, we are looking forward by a Melbourne season of Liam Scarlett’s thrilling Dangerous Liaisons. to presenting the Queensland première of the renowned Polish For QB, turning sixty is moment to pause, honour those who choreographer Krzysztof Pastor’s Dracula, a co-production with our have come before us and acknowledge their creativity, tenacity and friends at West Australian Ballet. This gothic thriller will be quite unlike unconditional love for our Company. We hope we continue to make them anything we’ve presented before and I’m proud that we continue to proud by following in their footsteps: creating courageously, nurturing bring new and unpredictable work to the Queensland stage. talent, sharing with our community, and most importantly, daring to dream. Bespoke returns to Brisbane Powerhouse in July, now a firm favourite with both artists and audiences alike, as we continue our I invite you to join with us in celebrating 60 years of Queensland Ballet. unapologetic approach to collaborative exploration of ballet and the contemporary space. Li Cunxin ao ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
0 0 0 0 60th Anniversary Gala
20 MARCH – 28 MARCH
Celebrate sixty extraordinary years of Queensland Ballet on stage.
Join us for an unforgettable retrospective that Choreographers VENUE celebrates the wealth of dance created and presented Charles Lisner obe Playhouse Theatre, QPAC by Queensland Ballet since the first performance by Harry Haythorne
Charles Lisner’s company, The Lisner Ballet, in 1960. Harold Collins mbe DATES AND TIMES Our acclaimed dancers will be joined by international Jacqui Carroll Friday 20 March 7:30pm guest stars paying tribute to the contributions of François Klaus Saturday 21 March 1:30pm Queensland Ballet’s five Artistic Directors: Charles Lisner obe, Harald Lander 7:30pm Harry Haythorne, Harold Collins mbe, François Klaus and Sunday 22 March 1:30pm Celebrating 6 0 Years Li Cunxin ao. Music performed by Wednesday 25 March 6:30pm Enjoy excerpts from iconic works, including Charles Queensland Festival Thursday 26 March 7:30pm Lisner’s Chopin pas de deux (1965), Jacqui Carroll’s Carmina Philharmonic Friday 27 March 7:30pm Burana (1982), Harold Collins’ The Lady of Camellias (1996) Saturday 28 March 1:30pm Q&A* AI* and Francois Klaus’s The Little Mermaid (2003) and AD* COMPANY CLASS 7:30pm
Queensland Ballet Cloudland (2004). Fittingly, our season will culminate in Harald Lander’s thrilling and masterful homage to classical SINGLE TICKET PRICES
ballet, Études (1948) as we showcase Queensland Ballet TUESDAY — THURSDAY PREMIUM today, under current Artistic Director, Li Cunxin ao. Adult $100 Concession $85 30yrs & under $65 Child $55 FRIDAY — SATURDAY PREMIUM Adult $115 Concession $95 30yrs & under $75 Child $60
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A transaction fee of $7.20 applies per transaction. 0 0 Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. 0 0 Save up to 20% with Season tickets — see page 34 Dracula
8 MAY – 23 MAY
A tale of forbidden passion.
Thrilling and seducing countless generations, DATES & TIMES Bram Stoker’s classic gothic tale lives on in this Friday 8 May 7:30pm dramatic neo-classical ballet. Premiered in 2018 Saturday 9 May 1:30pm by West Australian Ballet, acclaimed Polish 7:30pm choreographer Krzysztof Pastor brings to life the Tuesday 12 May 6:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* dark and sensuous story of Dracula as he tries Wednesday 13 May 6:30pm to reunite with his one true love, Mina. Driven by Thursday 14 May 7:30pm unbridled passion, Dracula unleashes a reign of Friday 15 May 7:30pm Celebrating 6 0 Years terror in his pursuit of love. Saturday 16 May 1:30pm COMPANY CLASS Featuring a dramatic musical score composed 7:30pm by Wojciech Kilar, composer for the 1992 film, Tuesday 19 May 6:30pm Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and sets and costumes by Wednesday 20 May 12:30pm S&C MATINEE* acclaimed international designers, Dracula will take 6:30pm
Queensland Ballet you on a spellbinding journey across centuries and Thursday 21 May 7:30pm into a dark world where true love never dies. Friday 22 May 7:30pm Parental guidance is recommended. Saturday 23 May 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* COMPANY CLASS
Dracula is a co-production between Queensland Ballet 7:30pm and West Australian Ballet. SINGLE TICKET PRICES
TUESDAY — THURSDAY PREMIUM Choreographers Krzysztof Pastor Adult $100 Composer Wojciech Kilar Concession $85 Musical Arrangement Michael Brett 30yrs & under $65 Conductor Nigel Gaynor Child $55 Music performed by Camerata — FRIDAY — SATURDAY PREMIUM Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Adult $115 Costume & Set Designer Concession $95 Phil R. Daniels & Charles Cusick Smith 30yrs & under $75 Lighting Designer Jon Buswell Child $60
*School and Community Matinee: abridged 70mins performance VENUE tailored for schools and community groups including a Q&A
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC *Please refer to Page 30 for further information on our accessibility offerings.
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31 JULY – 8 AUGUST
Thought-provoking dance that breaks through visual barriers.
Feast your senses on Queensland Ballet’s DATES AND TIMES collaborative season with three new contemporary Friday 31 July 7:30pm works by acclaimed choreographers Natalie Weir, Saturday 1 August 1:30pm Remi Wortmeyer and Petros Treklis. 7:30pm Bespoke takes a fresh look at ballet dancers in the Sunday 2 August 1:30pm contemporary space as it considers interactions with Tuesday 4 August 6:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* technology, design, lighting and music to showcase Wednesday 5 August 6:30pm Queensland Ballet in new ways. Once again, the Thursday 6 August 7:30pm boundaries of ballet morph to create an unmissable, Friday 7 August 7:30pm Celebrating 6 0 Years unexpected season. Saturday 8 August 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* 7:30pm Choreographers Natalie Weir, Remi Wortmeyer, Petros Trekli SINGLE TICKET PRICES
Queensland Ballet All tickets $65 The role of Resident Choreographer is An additional transaction fee of $6.90 applies generously supported by Veronika Butta Single tickets on sale from 2 December 2019. To book, contact Brisbane Powerhouse (07) 3358 8600
VENUE *Please refer to Page 30 for further information Powerhouse Theatre, on our accessibility offerings. Brisbane Powerhouse Save up to 20% with Season tickets — see page 34
1 1 1 1 The Sleeping Beauty Proudly presented by Suncorp 25 SEPTEMBER – 10 OCTOBER The fabled story of the sleeping princess is one of ballet’s most loved classics
Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s Choreographers Greg Horsman, DATES AND TIMES luminous musical score, spectacular after Marius Petipa Friday 25 September 7:30pm choreography and Renaissance-inspired Composer Pyotr Illyich Tchaicovsky Saturday 26 September 1:30pm costumes to follow the tale of the beautiful Conductor Nigel Gaynor 7:30pm Princess Aurora who is cursed to sleep for a Music performed by Wednesday 30 September 6:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* hundred years and awoken by her handsome Queensland Symphony Orchestra Thursday 1 October 1:30pm prince. The Sleeping Beauty is ballet at its Costume & Set Designer Gary Harris 7:30pm most romantic and one not to be missed. Lighting Designer Jon Buswell Friday 2 October 7:30pm Celebrating 6 0 Years Reimagined by Queensland Ballet’s own Saturday 3 October 1:30pm COMPANY CLASS Greg Horsman in 2015, ballet lovers young and VENUE 7:30pm old will enjoy this traditional fairy tale complete Lyric Theatre, QPAC Wednesday 7 October 12:30pm S&C MATINEE* with dragon, dancing cats and 6:30pm Q&A* the disenchanted evil fairy! Thursday 8 October 7:30pm
Queensland Ballet Friday 9 October 7:30pm Saturday 10 October 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* COMPANY CLASS 7:30pm SINGLE TICKET PRICES
TUESDAY — THURSDAY PREMIUM Adult $120 Concession $100 30yrs & under $85 Child $75 FRIDAY — SATURDAY PREMIUM Adult $140 Concession $120 30yrs & under $90 Child $80
*School and Community Matinee: abridged 70mins performance tailored for schools and community groups including a Q&A
*Please refer to Page 30 for further information on our accessibility offerings.
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1 1 Save up to 20% with Season tickets — 1 1 see page 34 The Nutcracker
11 DECEMBER – 19 DECEMBER
Experience a magical Christmas ballet with the whole family
At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, VENUE little Clara finds herself embarking on the magical Lyric Theatre, QPAC adventure of a lifetime when her gift, a Nutcracker, comes to life! Be whisked away with Clara, to the DATES AND TIMES enchanting Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Friday 11 December 7:30pm Fairy watches over whimsical snowflakes and Saturday 12 December 1:30pm pirouetting lollies. 7:30pm For the eighth consecutive season, Ben Stevenson’s Tuesday 15 December 6:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* dreamlike choreography and Tchaikovsky’s enduring Wednesday 16 December 6:30pm Celebrating 6 0 Years
score will charm all ages and bring a bit of magic to your Thursday 17 December 1:30pm RP* Christmas celebrations. This enchanting production is 7:30pm the perfect festive ballet for the whole family to enjoy. Friday 18 December 1:30pm 7:30pm
Queensland Ballet Choreographer Ben Stevenson obe Saturday 19 December 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 7:30pm Conductor Nigel Gaynor Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra SINGLE TICKET PRICES Costume Designer Desmond Heeley TUESDAY — THURSDAY PREMIUM Set Designer Thomas Boyd Adult $120 Lighting Designer David Walters Concession $100 30yrs & under $85 The Nutcracker is generously supported Child $75 by Valmai Pidgeon FRIDAY — SATURDAY PREMIUM Adult $140 Concession $120 30yrs & under $90 Child $80
*Please refer to Page 30 for further information on our accessibility offerings.
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1 Save up to 20% with Season tickets — 1 1 see page 34 1 A My First Ballet production Peter and the Wolf
5 AUGUST – 7 AUGUST
A woodland fairy tale adventure for our littlest lovers of dance and music.
Our youngest audiences are invited on a VENUE woodland adventure as Peter and his friends, Bird, Powerhouse Theatre, Cat and Duck, try to capture the Wolf who is causing Brisbane Powerhouse havoc in the countryside. Created by Queensland Ballet’s Greg Horsman, this brand-new ‘My First DATES AND TIMES Ballet’ production pays homage to the 1960 season Wednesday 5 August 10:30am of Peter and the Wolf, choreographed by Queensland 12:30pm Ballet Founder and former Artistic Director, Charles 2:30pm Lisner obe. Peter and the Wolf will charm audiences Thursday 6 August 10:30am Celebrating 6 0 Years as they venture into the captivating world of one of 12:30pm the world’s most loved fairy tales. 2:30pm RP* Featuring the iconic music of Sergei Prokofiev from Friday 7 August 10:30am his symphonic fairy tale first performed in 1936 and 12:30pm
Queensland Ballet accompanied by a narrator, this delightful ballet will 2:30pm capture the imaginations of children and the young at heart, as we bring story, ballet and symphonic SINGLE TICKET PRICES: music together. All tickets $30 Third in the ‘My First Ballet’ series, Peter and the Family (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) $100 Wolf provides an immersive live theatre experience Groups (6+) $20 for children. With a suite of educational and creative School Groups $20 activities to be enjoyed around the performances, at home or elsewhere, children’s creativity will thrive. *Please refer to Page 30 for further information on our accessibility offerings.
A transaction fee of $6.90 applies per transaction. Choreographer Greg Horsman Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge.
Composer Sergei Prokofiev Single tickets on sale from 2 December 2019. To book, contact Brisbane Powerhouse (07) 3358 8600
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1 1 1 1 Queensland Ballet Academy Gala
16 – 18 OCTOBER
Introducing the artists of tomorrow in an exhilarating showcase of classical and contemporary works.
In celebration of the first year in our new state- DATES AND TIMES of-the-art home at Kelvin Grove State College, our Friday 16 October 7:30pm Gala will present the artistic talents of the dancers Saturday 17 October 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* in our elite training programs. 7:30pm Take a glimpse into the future as new works Sunday 18 October 1:30pm and classics by legendary choreographers such as Sir Kenneth Macmillan and Queensland Ballet’s own SINGLE TICKET PRICES Greg Horsman and Paul Boyd, are performed by our Adults $60 Academy dancers. Concession $50 Celebrating 6 0 Years 30yrs & under $45 VENUE Child $40 Gardens Theatre, QUT *Please refer to Page 30 for further information on our accessibility offerings. Queensland Ballet Save up to 20% with Season tickets — see page 34
Queensland Ballet Academy 60th Anniversary Performance
In tribute to the Lisner Ballet Academy — MONDAY 14 DECEMBER the first step to achieving the dream of building 6:30pm, Lyric Theatre, QPAC Queensland’s own ballet company — Queensland Ballet Academy students present a celebratory SINGLE TICKET PRICES one-night only performance in the Lyric Theatre Adult $70 honouring works by former Queensland Ballet Concession $60 choreographers and directors. 30yrs & under $55 Child $50 QB Academy Scholarships generously enabled by: Energy Queensland and the Energex Scholarship Fund, A transaction fee of $7.20 applies per transaction. Angie’s Fund, Queensland Government through Arts Queensland Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. (Allison Baden-Clay Senior Program Scholarship), Paulette Carson Trust, managed by Perpetual, Queensland Ballet Friends, Dr Valmae Available as a Bonus Special Event to add to your 2020 Season ticket Ypinazar & Prof. Stephen Margolis oam, and other supporters. purchase before tickets are released for general sale on 2 December 2019. 1 1 1 1 Synergy
6 NOVEMBER – 14 NOVEMBER
High energy, vibrant works showcasing a vision of Queensland Ballet’s future. Synergy Masterclasses
Synergy brings dancers from the Pre- DATES AND TIMES Aspiring young dancers aged 10 to 17 years Professional and Jette Parker Young Artist Programs Friday 6 November 7:30pm are invited to join us for pre-performance together with Queensland Ballet Company dancers Saturday 7 November 1:30pm Masterclasses with our world-class Artistic and to perform an exciting season of new works from 7:30pm Academy teams. These classes will offer a unique choreographers, emerging and existing. Wednesday 11 November 6:30pm training opportunity to develop and hone classical With a season of contemporary and neo-classical Thursday 12 November 7:30pm and contemporary technique. works, dancers and choreographers work together to Friday 13 November 7:30pm influence the shape and journey of the performance. Saturday 14 November 1:30pm Q&A* AI* AD* SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER In addition to attending the performance, aspiring 7:30pm 10 – 13 years Celebrating 6 0 Years young dancers can take part in a series of Masterclasses + 9:00am – 12:30pm Ballet & Contemporary, with Queensland Ballet’s professional Artistic and SINGLE TICKET PRICES followed by 1:30pm Synergy performance Academy teams. All tickets $45 (with parent/guardian) 14 – 17 years *Please refer to Page 30 for further information
Queensland Ballet VENUE on our accessibility offerings. + 3:00pm – 6:30pm Ballet & Contemporary, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts followed by 7:30pm Synergy performance (with parent/guardian)
SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 10 – 13 years Save up to 20% with Season tickets — + 9:00am – 12:30pm Ballet & Contemporary, see page 34 followed by 1:30pm Synergy performance (with parent/guardian) 14 – 17 years + 3:00pm – 6:30pm Ballet & Contemporary, followed by 7:30pm Synergy performance (with parent/guardian)
Masterclass bookings available from Monday 2 December 2019.
2 2 2 2 Queensland Ballet presents Shanghai Ballet
The Lady of Camellias “Audiences will be mesmerised by this dazzling production 12 MARCH – 14 MARCH of Derek Deane’s The Lady of Camellias, a ballet based on a tragic love story that has inspired countless stage, operatic and film productions. Queensland Ballet is proud to present Queensland Ballet proudly presents an exclusive to our sister ballet company, Shanghai Ballet, in its exclusive Brisbane season by the acclaimed Shanghai Ballet. Brisbane season to launch our 60th anniversary year.” Li Cunxin ao
In this compelling production of the beloved VENUE romantic classic, The Lady of Camellias, Shanghai Playhouse Theatre, QPAC Ballet’s highly accomplished dancers will bring the tragic story of love and sacrifice to life DATES AND TIMES through lyrical dance. Thursday 12 March 7:30pm Based on the landmark 1848 novel by Friday 13 March 7:30pm Alexandre Dumas fils that inspired Verdi’s opera Saturday 14 March 7:30pm La Traviata and the Oscar-winning musical Moulin Rouge!, this dramatic ballet follows one SINGLE TICKET PRICES Celebrating 6 0 Years
of the most beautiful and brazen courtesans in TUESDAY — THURSDAY PREMIUM all of Paris as she leads a glittering yet tragic life. Adult $100 Concession $85 Choreographer Derek Deane 30yrs & under $65
Queensland Ballet Composer Carl Davis Child $55 Set and Costume Designer Adam Nee FRIDAY — SATURDAY PREMIUM Assistants to the Choreographer Adult $115 Ivan Gil Ortega and Ugo Ranieri Concession $95 30yrs & under $75 This season will be performed to recorded music. Child $60
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2 2 2 2 Melbourne Season — Arts Centre Melbourne Dangerous Liaisons
17 APRIL – 18 APRIL
A classic tale of seduction and betrayal. On Point Series
Following a world première season in Brisbane VENUE On Point is a series of events proudly hosted and tour across regional Queensland in 2019, Arts Centre Melbourne by Queensland Ballet that invites inspiring Queensland Ballet presents Dangerous Liaisons creative people to share their personal journeys. for an exclusive Melbourne season in 2020. DATES AND TIMES Our 2020 program of On Point will feature Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ time-honoured Friday 17 April 7:30pm musicians, artists, and inspiring leaders, as they novel, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate and world- Saturday 18 April 1:30pm share insights into their lives and achievements. renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett has breathed Q&A* AI* AD* 7:30pm new life into this sultry tale. Set amongst the aristocratic In 2020 On Point will feature Li Cunxin ao elite of late 18th century France, this evocative and vivid at Arts Centre Melbourne on 18 April at 10.00am. Celebrating 6 0 Years work will scintillate audiences. With a story that has Tickets on sale Tuesday 17 September captivated audiences around the world for over 200 via artscentremelbourne.com.au/ Tickets on sale Tuesday 17 September via years, Dangerous Liaisons is a hedonistic tale of love, dangerousliaisons artscentremelbourne.com.au/onpoint virtue and humanity, reimagined into a dramatic ballet *Please refer to Page 30 for further information
Queensland Ballet for mature audiences. on our accessibility offerings.
Dangerous Liaisons contains adult themes and is not recommended for children.
A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater.
Choreographer Liam Scarlett Composer Camille Saint-Saëns Music Arranger Martin Yates Conductor Nigel Gaynor Music performed by Orchestra Victoria Costume & Set Designer Tracy Grant Lord Lighting Designer Kendall Smith
The role of Artistic Associate is generously supported by Barbara Duhig.
2 2 2 2 Tutus on Tour
13 JUNE – 19 JULY
Celebrating regional Queensland audiences.
Throughout June and July 2020, our dancers will pack up their tutus, tights and pointe shoes to present a wonderful season of ballet to venues and audiences across regional Queensland. Tutus On Tour brings together a selection of outstanding dance works performed by Queensland Ballet’s Company Dancers, Jette Parker Young Artists and Pre-Professional Program Celebrating 6 0 Years dancers. This enticing program of classical and contemporary works is not to be missed. Each performance will be followed by an engaging Q&A session and open discussion,
Queensland Ballet bringing our audiences one step closer to Queensland Ballet Artistic team members and dancers. Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists will be on the road from June to July offering inclusive and enriching workshops for our youngest learners through to seniors, delivered in local school and community settings.
Regional tour dates to be confirmed with tickets available directly via each regional venue.
2 2 2 2 Memberships and Alumni
Enjoy a friendship like no other with Queensland Ballet.
As a member of our Friends and Alumni family, you will enjoy an enriching program of ballet experiences that will bring you closer to the Company and our dancers, while connecting with a community of like-minded ballet lovers.
QB Friends QB Junior Friends QB Alumni
A QB Friends membership welcomes you Tailored for dance fans aged 2 – 17, Queensland Ballet is the company Celebrating 6 0 Years into the wonderful world of ballet through a QB Junior Friends participate in exciting ballet it is today thanks to the contributions program of special events designed to bring classes with Queensland Ballet dancers and and commitment of our Alumni. Former you closer to the Company you love. As a QB QB Junior Friends Ambassadors, gain priority dancers, students, board members, staff Friend, you will be invited to special Friends access to fun events, enter competitions and gain members and QB Friends committee events year-round and can access discounted access to special behind-the-scenes experiences. members are invited to connect with us
Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet Dance classes, as well as With QB Junior Friends membership available and join our Alumni community to the opportunity to purchase a ticket to our year-round, you can access all the benefits of celebrate our 60th Anniversary year. Dress Rehearsals. QB Friends have played an a membership regardless of when you join. important role in Queensland Ballet’s journey All QB Junior Friends receive an exclusive We’d love to hear from you. Visit our website since its inception and we look forward to QB Junior Friends t-shirt, QB Junior Friends to join our Alumni family and be the first connecting with new and old friends in 2020. badges and a monthly e-newsletter. to hear about special events scheduled throughout Queensland Ballet’s 60th Annual Membership (12 months) $50 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS anniversary year. You will enjoy a full 12 months of membership, + Plié (12 months) $50 regardless of the time of year you become + Tendu (24 months) $90 CONTACT a QB Friend. + Leaper (36 months) $130 queenslandballet.com.au/company/alumni or phone 07 3013 6666 Join today with your season ticket booking, Join today with your season ticket booking or online at queenslandballet.com.au/friends or purchase online at qbjunior.com
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2 2 2 2 Making a difference
Celebrating 60 years together.
As we reflect on our remarkable 60-year journey, we acknowledge all of those who have been part of our story and thank our Queensland Ballet family, our partners and supporters for their generosity.
SUPPORTING OUR ART FORM AND ARTISTS COMMITTED TO QUEENSLAND AND BEYOND SUPPORTING OUR THOMAS DIXON CENTRE Our Circles of Support and Benefactors enable In 2020, communities across Queensland will Our home in the Thomas Dixon Centre is being us to create art and nurture artists of world-class enjoy Tutus on Tour and an inspiring program transformed into a state-of-the-art performing standard, tour interstate and internationally, of dance-based experiences for all ages. arts destination with a far-reaching legacy. Celebrating 6 0 Years commission new ballets, and much more. Queensland Ballet also engages with the global Help us on our Welcome Home journey by Our Pointe Shoe Appeal provides our dancers dance community, especially in the Asia Pacific supporting a dancer’s dressing station or with the essential tools of their trade. region, through dancer study tours, exchanges, taking your seat in our new studio theatre; and partnerships. Our Queensland Advocates or give wings to your dreams with our Kite SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS and Corporate Partners assist us to connect with Wish Campaign. Queensland Ballet Our Academy Scholarship Benefactors and communities in Queensland and beyond. Partners ensure that world-leading ballet training, LEAVING A LEGACY integrated with academic learning, is available COMMITTED TO BALLET FOR ALL If ballet has been part of your life’s journey, we to Australian and international dance students Our popular Dance Classes are for the young to invite you to consider a bequest in your will to in our new Queensland Ballet Academy at the young-at-heart, from Petit Pointers to Ballet for ensure that future generations may enjoy ballet Kelvin Grove State College. Seniors. We also welcome people of all ages and for years to come. abilities to experience the joy of dance through COMMITTED TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE relaxed performances for people with sensory For more information about how you can make Proceeds from events such as On Point support needs and Auslan interpreted Q&As, as well as a difference, please visit education initiatives which make an impact in the leading-practice creative ageing and dance health queenslandballet.com.au/support lives of young people, including our School and initiatives. You can identify the performance dates Community Matinees, curriculum-based dance and times in the 2020 program that include tailored Talk with our Foundation team about your workshops and teacher professional development. accessibility offerings using the keys below: personal journey with Queensland Ballet: contact us at [email protected] AD Audio Described or by phone 07 3013 6666. AI Auslan Interpreted Q&A Q&A Post show panel discussion with creatives and dancers S&C School and Community Matinees offer an abridged 70mins performance Donate with your ticket purchase, online or by tailored for schools and community groups including a Q&A phone. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible RP Relaxed Performances provide a safe and welcoming environment for families with children or people living with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory needs. 3 3 For further information, contact Queensland Ballet by phone 3 07 3013 6666 3 QUEENSLAND BALLET OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTERS
Queensland Ballet is proudly supported by:
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support GOVERNMENT PRINCIPAL PARTNER of the following patrons, Government and Corporate Partners towards our capital development projects: Thomas Dixon Centre, Queensland Ballet Academy and Queensland Ballet Production Centre. Queensland Ballet receives financial assistance from Queensland Ballet is assisted by the Commonwealth Government the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding advisory body The Ian Potter Foundation, Anonymous,
Roy & Nola Thompson, The Frazer Family Foundation, MAJOR PARTNERS Tim & Gina Fairfax, Mr Trevor St Baker ao & Mrs Judith St. Baker, Bruce and Jill Mathieson, Lynn Harvey, Liz & Graeme Wikman, Ian & Cass George, Steve & Jane Wilson, David & Loraine McLaren, Mrs Barbara Bedwell, Brett & Maria Clark, Anne Symons, Clive & Conchita Armitage, Stack Family Foundation, Goldburg Family Foundation SEASON PARTNERS
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Queensland Ballet is a member of Live Queensland Ballet welcomes you to contact us if you would like to be involved. Performance Australia and the Australian Major 3 Performing Arts Group, and supports the Actors Please phone 07 3013 6666 or email [email protected] and Entertainers Benevolent Fund (Qld). 3 QB20 SEASON TICKET STEP 3 PERFORMANCE SELECTION BOOKING FORM Choose your preferred days, dates and times. Season Tickets Are you a Looking for further savings? Choose mid-week performances for the best value seats. Use this form to purchase Season tickets for yourself and others attending with you, SEASON TICKETS DAY DATE TIME and/or to purchase Season ticket gift vouchers. Suncorp Customer? 60th Anniversary Gala Grande SAVE 20% GUARANTEE YOUR SEATS STEP 1 YOUR DETAILS Dracula (EXCLUDES S&C MATINEE 20 MAY 12:30PM) Many Queensland Ballet performances sell out, however you Save up to 20% on Premium single ticket prices when Bespoke you choose four or more ballets from QB20. can secure your Premium seats before single tickets go on If you wish to sit with friends who have used a separate form, please staple the forms together to ensure that your seats are allocated together. Peter and the Wolf sale on Monday 2 December 2019. Online bookings also allow Our Principal Partner, Petite you to select your seats, so you know exactly what is available The Sleeping Beauty (EXCLUDES S&C MATINEE 7 OCT 12:30PM) SAVE 15% TITLE GIVEN NAME FAMILY NAME Save up to 15% on Premium single ticket prices when and can choose your performances and seats accordingly. Suncorp, wants to reward QB Academy Gala ADDRESS you choose three ballets from QB20. you with memorable Synergy EXCHANGE YOUR TICKETS SUBURB STATE POSTCODE ballet experiences! The Nutcracker CHOOSE FROM: Season ticket holders have the exclusive benefit of being PHONE H W M SEASON TICKETS able to exchange their tickets to another performance of EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) BONUS SPECIAL EVENTS 60th Anniversary Gala the same production (subject to availability, QTIX exchange
Dracula (EXCLUDES S&C MATINEE 20 MAY 12:30PM) fee applies plus upgrade fee if applicable) Tick if this person does not wish to receive regular communications and eNewsletters from Queensland Ballet. The Lady of Camellias by Shanghai Ballet
Bespoke QB Academy 60th Anniversary Performance Are you a customer of our Principal Partner Suncorp, YES Peter and the Wolf BACKSTAGE INSIGHTS and would like to receive exclusive ballet offers? The Sleeping Beauty (EXCLUDES S&C MATINEE 7 OCT 12:30PM) Season ticket holders will receive our regular eNewsletter QB Academy Gala At the Barre so you can stay up-to-date with the A Suncorp Customer is a person who holds at least one (1) product issued by either Suncorp-Metway Limited STEP 4 CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE ABN 66 010 831 722 (“Suncorp Bank”), AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807 trading as Suncorp Insurance Synergy Company’s latest news and special offers. Find out more M — Mid-week performances (Monday – Thursday) W — Weekend performances (Friday – Sunday) The Nutcracker about the choreography, costumes, sets, music and story (“Suncorp Insurance”) or Suncorp Life and Superannuation Limited ABN 87 073 979 530 BONUS SPECIAL EVENTS from the creative team and dancers, before you attend the GRANDE PACKAGE The Lady of Camellias by Shanghai Ballet performance by visiting our website queenslandballet.com.au. STEP 2 COMPANION DETAILS Each person must choose four or more ballets from the below: QB Academy 60th Anniversary Performance ADULT CONCESSION 30 YRS & UNDER CHILD 13 YRS & UNDER TOTALS SPECIAL OFFERS Please provide the name and contact details of anyone else with tickets in this booking who lives at another address. Season ticket discounts exclude Bonus Special events and 60th Anniversary Gala $80 M $92 W $68 M $76 W $52 M $60 W $44 M $48 W Dangerous Liaisons (Arts Centre Melbourne) Season ticket holders have access to discounts and Special Offers from our Partners and Friends, COMPANION 1 Dracula $80 M $92 W $68 M $76 W $52 M $60 W $44 M $48 W Queensland Ballet Each person must select three ballets to access the Petite package, or four or more ballets to access the Grande package. including other Queensland arts companies. TITLE GIVEN NAME FAMILY NAME Bespoke $52 $52 $52 $52 See queenslandballet.com.au for details. ADDRESS $24 $24 $24 $24 GIFT VOUCHERS Peter and the Wolf Treat your family and friends with a Queensland BOOKINGS SUBURB STATE POSTCODE The Sleeping Beauty $96 M $112 W $80 M $96 W $68 M $72 W $60 M $64 W
Ballet gift voucher. Redeemable for season or single PHONE H W M QB Academy Gala $48 $40 $36 $32 tickets, gift vouchers allow the recipient to pick their Online queenslandballet.com.au EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Synergy $36 $36 $36 $36 favourite ballets. Vouchers are valid for 3 years from Mail Complete the attached form Let us know you’re a Suncorp The Nutcracker $96 M $112 W $80 M $96 W $68 M $72 W $60 M $64 W the date of purchase (for QPAC performances only) and post it to: Customer when booking your tickets Tick if this person does not wish to receive regular communications and eNewsletters from Queensland Ballet. and can be redeemed online at queenslandballet. Queensland Ballet Season Tickets to receive exclusive ballet offers. TOTAL OF GRANDE PACKAGE com.au over the phone (call Qtix on 136 246) or upon Reply Paid 86945 COMPANION 2 presentation at the Box Office at QPAC. Please refer South Brisbane BC QLD 4101 PETITE PACKAGE Tick the opt-in box on the booking to full terms and conditions online. Phone Qtix 136 246, Mon – Sat, 9am – 8pm TITLE GIVEN NAME FAMILY NAME Each person must choose three ballets from the below: form attached or when purchasing In Person Qtix Ticket Sales Counter ADDRESS ADULT CONCESSION 30 YRS & UNDER CHILD 13 YRS & UNDER TOTALS SEASON TICKET BENEFITS Queensland Performing Arts Centre season or single tickets online. SUBURB STATE POSTCODE 60th Anniversary Gala $85 M $98 W $73 M $81 W $56 M $64 W $47 M $51 W GREAT SAVINGS Cnr Melbourne & Grey Streets PHONE H W M $85 M $98 W $73 M $81W $56 M $64 W $47 M $51 W You could save up to 20% on Premium single South Bank, Brisbane Dracula ticket prices. Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Bespoke $56 $56 $56 $56
Peter and the Wolf $26 $26 $26 $26 For more information or to request Tick if this person does not wish to receive regular communications and eNewsletters from Queensland Ballet. $102 M $119 W $85 M $102 W $73 M $77 W $64 M $68 W additional 2020 Season Brochures The Sleeping Beauty phone Queensland Ballet on If there are more than two companions attending with you, please attach their details to your form. QB Academy Gala $51 $43 $39 $34
07 3013 6666. Synergy $39 $39 $39 $39
3 The Nutcracker $102 M $119 W $85 M $102 W $73 M $77 W $64 M $68 W 3 TOTAL OF PETITE PACKAGE BONUS SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN PURCHASING SEASON TICKETS STEP 9 SEASON TICKET GIFT VOUCHER INFORMATION FOR SEASON TICKET BUYERS
Season ticket holders have priority access to these special events before they go on sale Monday 2 December 2019. A Season ticket gift voucher will be sent to you at the address provided in Step 1.
ADULT CONCESSION 30 YRS & UNDER CHILD 13 YRS & UNDER TOTALS QUEENSLAND BALLET GIFT VOUCHER TOTAL SEASON TICKETS open for sale Wednesday 18 September 2019 at 9am and close QUEENSLAND BALLET Friday 8 May 2020. Patron His Excellency the Honourable The Lady of Camellias at $50 at $100 at $150 at $200 at $300 at $ by Shanghai Ballet $85 M $98 W $73 M $85 W $56 M $64 W $47 M $51 W Paul de Jersey ac, Governor of Queensland SINGLE TICKETS open for sale Monday 2 December 2019 at 9am. Board Julieanne Alroe (Chair), QBA 60th Anniversary STEP 10 CALCULATE THE GRAND TOTAL SEASON TICKETS ARE PROCESSED IN ORDER OF RECEIPT please allow a minimum of four Justice David Thomas (Deputy Chair), $70 $60 $55 $50 Performance weeks for receipt of your tickets. David Carter, Peter Godber, Paula McLuskie, GRANDE PACKAGE Prof. Gene Moyle, Allan Pidgeon am, TOTAL OF BONUS SPECIAL EVENTS PETITE PACKAGE SPLIT PAYMENT pay by credit card and you can opt to pay half when your booking Amanda Talbot
is received, and the remaining balance from 13 January 2020. Qtix split payment fee of STEP 5 ADDITIONAL TICKETS BONUS SPECIAL EVENTS Artistic Director Li Cunxin ao $8 applies. If you select the split payment option, tickets will be posted after the second Executive Director Dilshani Weerasinghe Do you have friends who would like to attend selected performances with you? Purchase their tickets now and be seated together. ADDITIONAL TICKETS payment has been processed. Split payments are not available online. ADULT CONCESSION 30 YRS & UNDER CHILD 13 YRS & UNDER TOTALS QB FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP QB20 CREATIVE BOOKING FEES included in all ticket prices. 60th Anniversary Gala $100 M $115 W $85 M $95 W $65 M $75 W $55 M $60 W PRE-PAID PARKING AT QPAC at $23 each Creative Direction PRIORITY PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS available to Season ticket holders and Design Designfront Dracula $100 M $115 W $85 M $95 W $65 M $75 W $55 M $60 W *SPLIT PAYMENT FEE (CROSS OUT IF NOT APPLICABLE) $8 before all tickets are released for sale Monday 2 December 2019. Photography Jez Smith Bespoke $65 $65 $65 $65 GIFT VOUCHERS Stylist Amanda Moore TICKET EXCHANGE Season ticket holders may exchange their tickets to another performance Peter and the Wolf $30 $30 $30 $30 DONATION TO QUEENSLAND BALLET (GIFTS OF MORE THAN $2 ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE) Hair Director Gavin Anesbury of the same production, subject to availability. Qtix exchange fee of $3.50 per ticket applies. Tick if you want your donation to remain anonymous Make-up Design Chloe Turner The Sleeping Beauty $120 M $140 W $100 M $120 W $85 M $90 W $75 M $80 W Upgrade fees may apply if changing from a mid-week to weekend performance. $55 $125 $250 $500 $1100 $5500 MY CHOICE $ for M.A.C. Cosmetics QB Academy Gala $60 $50 $45 $40 DONATIONS when made with a season ticket booking, donations will be processed in full at Synergy $45 $45 $45 $45 GRAND TOTAL For a confidential conversation about donating to Queensland Ballet, or to discuss the time of booking (regardless of whether the split payment option has been selected). THANKS TO The Nutcracker* $90 M $105 W $75 M $90 W $64 M $68 W $56 M $60 W leaving a gift in your will or a gift of shares, please contact us on 07 3013 6666. Creative Collaborators Pixelframe GST and booking fees have been included where applicable. ALL SALES ARE FINAL refunds are not available once a booking application has been processed. Fashion Designers Akira Isogawa, *Bonus 25% discount off The Nutcracker for all additional tickets TOTAL OF ADDITIONAL TICKETS Cappellazzo Couture, Elena Elias Jewels, WHEELCHAIR AND DISABILITY ACCESS IS AVAILABLE if required, advise when booking. STEP 6 CONCESSIONS STEP 11 METHOD OF PAYMENT Please attach a note to your booking form or call Qtix to arrange. J’Aton Couture, Toni Maticevski, Paolo Sebastian, Steven Khalil, Simone Ellis Concessions are available to full pensioners, Queensland Government Seniors Card holders, MEAA members, full-time CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER (PLEASE MAKE PAYABLE TO QPAC) CONCESSIONS available to full pensioners, Queensland Government Seniors Card holders, Printing Platypus Graphics students over 30 yrs, and unemployed (National Seniors card not applicable). 30 yrs & under: ages 30 years and under MEAA members, full-time students over 30yrs and unemployed (national Seniors Card not Antiques The Antique Guild CREDIT CARD (PROCESS FULL AMOUNT NOW) at time of booking, Child: ages 13 years and under at time of booking. Please supply photocopied proof of eligibility of age, applicable). Please supply photocopied proof of eligibility or quote your Government concession or quote a Government concession number CREDIT CARD (*SPLIT PAYMENT — 50% UPON RECEIPT OF A BOOKING AND REMAINING BALANCE PROCESSED FROM 13 JANUARY 2020) number on the booking form. Bookings without adequate proof cannot be processed. COVER Lucy Green 01 Lucy Green, Victor Estévez, CONCESSION TYPE CONCESSION NUMBER SIGNATURE CARDHOLDER’S NAME 30YRS AND UNDER TICKETS available to those aged 30yrs and under at time of booking. Joel Woellner CHILD TICKETS available to those aged 13yrs and under at time of booking. 02 Yanela Piñera, Joel Woellner CARD NUMBER EXPIRY DATE SECURITY CODE 05 Li Cunxin ao STEP 7 SEATING LOCATION SEATING is numbered, reserved seats for performances at the Playhouse and Lyric Theatres, 06 Neneka Yoshida, Georgia Swan, Please give a brief description of your preferred seating location (seating is subject to availability): Brisbane Powerhouse, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts and Gardens Theatre. Vanessa Morelli, Kohei Iwamoto TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY book early to avoid disappointment, as some 08 Yanela Piñera, Victor Estévez SIGNATURE events have limited capacity. 10 Libby-Rose Niederer, Pol Andres Thio STEP 8 JOIN QB FRIENDS 12 Mia Heathcote LOST TICKETS CAN BE REPLACED phone Qtix on 136 246 to arrange a lost ticket voucher 14 Chiara Gonzalez STEP 12 LODGE YOUR SEASON TICKET BOOKING one week before your performance date. Replacement tickets can only be collected from QB FRIENDS ADULT MEMBERSHIP (18 YEARS AND OVER) 12 month membership subscription^ at $50 TOTAL 16 Illustration by Varya Kolesnikova Box Office on the day of the performance. 18 Dani Gibson and Kieren Bofinger QB JUNIOR FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP (2 – 17 YEARS) Plié (12 month membership subscription^) at $50 Applications are processed strictly in order of receipt. 20 Josephine Frick, Mali Comlekci Tendu (24 month membership subscription^) at $90 PRE-PAID CAR PARKING pre-book your car parking at QPAC with your season ticket at Online queenslandballet.com.au 24 Laura Hidalgo, Alexander Idaszak Leaper (36 month membership subscription^) at $130 TOTAL $23 per vehicle, per visit. Please note lost car park vouchers cannot be replaced. Mail Queensland Ballet Season Tickets Photography Juli Balla QB BALLET FAMILY x1 QB Junior Friends Plié membership 12 month membership subscription^ at $85 TOTAL Reply Paid 86945 LATECOMERS may not be admitted to the theatre until a suitable break in the performance. 26 Laura Tosar, Tonia Looker, x1 QB Friends Adult membership South Brisbane BC QLD 4101 Serena Green, Eriko Nakajima Information in this brochure was correct at time of publication. Phone Qtix on 136 246, Mon – Sat, 9am – 8pm 28 Victor Estévez TOTAL OF QB MEMBERSHIPS Queensland Ballet reserves the right to alter the program or any other details as necessary. Is your Friends membership/s for – In person Qtix Ticket Sales Counter, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, 30 Yanela Piñera, Joel Woellner GST is included in prices where applicable. YOURSELF COMPANION 1 COMPANION 2 OTHER IF OTHER, WE WILL CONTACT YOU FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Cnr Melbourne & Grey Streets, South Bank, Brisbane. 32 Camilo Ramos, Laura Hidalgo Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm 35 Laura Hidalgo ^Please note memberships will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period. For full membership benefits, visit queenslandballet.com.au/friends