Li's Choice
Celebrating a Decade of Directorship
#Dramatic contemporary, neo-classical, and ragtime ballet collide in this exhilarating triple bill curated by Li Cunxin AO.
Be captivated by this trio of extraordinary works from Natalie Weir, Greg Horsman, and Sir Kenneth MacMillan, hand-selected by Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO.
Acclaimed Australian choreographer Natalie Weir, known internationally for her highly-physical partner work, organic movement style and her touching insight into humanity created her deeply emotive, war-themed work We Who Are Left for Queensland Ballet’s Lest We Forget series in 2016. Inspired by the music of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, which intersperses Latin text with poems written by Wilfred Owen in World War 1, this stunning exploration of raw human emotion will leave you spellbound.
Glass Concerto, by renowned international choreographer Greg Horsman, captures the pulse and escalating intensity of the brilliant music of Philip Glass in this neo-classical masterpiece. A highlight of Queensland Ballet’s 2017 RAW season, this distinctive work is a collage of sublime movement and kinetic energy, which demonstrates the speed and technical precision of Queensland Ballet artists.
In a fervour of dazzling colour and high energy, ragtime ballet Elite Syncopations is Sir Kenneth MacMillan at his most playful! The music of Scott Joplin’s King of Ragtime strikes a vibrant chord with the upbeat, hip-swinging aura of spontaneous movement and easy-going rhythms. With charmingly gaudy costumes and comic flair, this ‘dance concert’ is an explosion of uplifting music and choreography that is, quite simply, entertainment at its best.
#"Instant emotional involvement is the only possible reaction…the work is outstanding…"
#" … a collage of movement that was fascinating but still cohesive …"
#“Here is Mr MacMillan in full verve. That’s entertainment.”
Price
Tuesday-Thursday
| Prima$135 |
| Adult from$98 |
| Concession from$82 |
| 30 years & under from$78 |
| Child from$59 |
| Family from$244 |
Friday-Sunday
| Prima$160 |
| Adult from$110 |
| Concession from$94 |
| 30 years & under$88 |
| Child from$66 |
| Family from$284 |
Groups
| Groups of 5+ from$83 |
| School group$35 |
| Schools only matinee$25 |
Fees
A transaction fee of $7.20 applies per transaction.
Venue
Playhouse, QPAC
QPAC,
Russell St, South Brisbane,
Brisbane QLD 4101
Duration
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.
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Kenneth MacMillan
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Cameron Goerg
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# Behind the scenes
Full ticket prices
Prima
$135
Premium
Adult $115
Concession¹ $98
30 years & under² $92
Child³ $69
Family⁴ $288
A-Reserve
Adult $98
Concession¹ $82
30 years & under² $78
Child³ $59
Family⁴ $244
Groups
Premium $98
A Reserve $83
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
Prima
$160
Premium
Adult $130
Concession¹ $110
30 years & under² $104
Child³ $78
Family⁴ $336
A-Reserve
Adult $110
Concession¹ $94
30 years & under² $88
Child³ $66
Family⁴ $284
Groups
Premium $111
A Reserve $94
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
An abridged version of Li's Choice will show on Wednesday 15th June at 12.30pm.
Adult $69
Concession $57
Under 30 $55
Child $40
Family $170
Schools groups $25
Groups pricing not applicable.
¹Full Pensioners, QLD Government Seniors Card, Industry (MEAA) Members, Full-time students over 30, Unemployed. National Seniors Card not applicable
²Aged 30 years old and under at the time of booking, ID required
³Aged 13 years old and under at the time of booking – children aged 18 months and over must hold a ticket
⁴2 Adults and 2 Children, or 1 Adult and 3 Children
Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only. Please see the event calendar when booking for the available date(s) and time(s) of this performance.
