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Queensland Ballet acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we train and perform. Long before we arrived on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First Nations Peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the valuable contribution they have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of this country.
Season 2025
In Queensland Ballet’s 65th anniversary year, we use the tantalising magic of ballet to transport audiences on a journey of iconic masterpieces, world premieres, and a carefully curated mix of established and emerging Australian and international choreographic talent. Season 2025 is a celebration of all-encompassing ballet narratives inspired by the classic literature of Shakespeare, Choderlos de Laclos, Andersen and Hoffmann, infused with programs that will feature fresh choreographic voices and eclectic music.
Our Season begins at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre in March with one for the romantics. We are incredibly excited to present one of our most spectacular productions – Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet , brought to life with passionate choreography, stunning costumes and sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Queensland Ballet’s commitment to touring our great state continues in 2025. We love visiting our vibrant communities and, following its popular Brisbane season in 2024, we are thrilled to tour Coppélia to Toowoomba and Cairns! We can’t wait to get on the road and see you there.
In June and July, our Triple Bill features three creatives who are well-known to Queensland audiences – Natalie Weir, Jack Lister and Greg Horsman. This beautiful program includes Weir’s 4Seasons with music by Vivaldi and Richter, a world premiere by Lister featuring Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 From the New World re-composed by Louis Frere-Harvey, and Horsman’s A Rhapsody in Motion performed to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , Op. 43, with all works accompanied by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Our My First Ballet series is always incredibly popular with families and children, so we’ve included not one but two audience favourites! Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf was originally composed as an introduction to the orchestra for children, but in this gorgeous, reimagined version by Greg Horsman, join Peter and his Scout friends on their adventure to the zoo.
Meanwhile, Paul Boyd’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid follows the familiar tale of a daring young mermaid heroine who falls in love with a human Prince.
Three choreographers, three world premieres: in July and August, Bespoke returns with a fresh season of compelling contemporary dance. Our Bespoke season has created 21 new works since its inception in 2017 and for Season 2025 we have invited Amelia Waller, Yolande Brown, and Robert Binet to create three new works for this dynamic annual program.
August brings you the chance to witness the rising stars of dance with our Queensland Ballet Academy Gala . A sell-out season in 2024, this special event celebrates a program of elegant classical ballet, vibrant neo-classical and contemporary works, all performed by our accomplished young dancers of Queensland Ballet Academy.
Dangerous Liaisons is a narrative ballet masterpiece. This decadent work for mature audiences was created on our dancers in 2019 by international choreographer and Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate from 2016 — 2021, Liam Scarlett. The story, inspired by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s classic novel, tells of a complex web of intertwined characters that unravel in a story of seduction, revenge and betrayal.
Since 2013, December has meant The Nutcracker to us – the magical holiday tradition so loved by Brisbane. Inspired by the writing of E.T.A. Hoffmann and the music of Tchaikovsky, Season 2025 will be your very last chance to see Ben Stevenson OBE’s cherished version accompanied by Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre.
Love, seduction, wonder and joy – Season 2025 is one for lovers of stories, music, and ballet.
Dilshani Weerasinghe Executive Director
Greg Horsman Acting Artistic Director
KENNETH MACMILLAN’S
Romeo & Juliet
21 — 29 March 2025
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY OF ALL TIME RETURNS
THE SHOW DETAILS
Kenneth MacMillan’s romantic masterpiece returns to set hearts alight. Shakespeare’s legendary tale takes us to Renaissance Italy where a young star-crossed couple fall in love on the streets of fair Verona. Amidst violence, passion, and feuding families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is immediate and intense, with tragedy following rapidly behind. MacMillan’s stunning and much-adored Shakespearean ballet is brought to life with passionate choreography, elegant costumes, striking sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score. This beautiful rendition remains one of our largest and most ambitious productions of all time.
Romeo & Juliet is the unmissable ballet event of the year.
EXPERIENCES
Centre Stage Experience
22 March 2025
Active adults of all skill levels can take ballet class on stage whilst learning famous repertoire from Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet , featuring insights from the performance and the opportunity to view Company Class. queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
Choreographer
Stager
Music
Kenneth MacMillan
Gary Harris
Sergei Prokofiev
Set and Costume Designer Paul Andrews
Lighting Designer John B Read
Conductor Nigel Gaynor
Guest Conductor
Jonathan Lo
Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Venue
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Duration
Approximately two hours and 50 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.
Please note
This performance uses theatrical haze and smoke, low fog and strobe lighting effects.
Queensland Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generous donors whose support enabled the purchase of the sets and costumes of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet: McLaren Family, CP Morris Fund at the APS Foundation, Stanbroke, Mr John Story AO & Mrs Georgina Story, Darren & Carmel Brown, Louise Hamshere and Diana Bertalli.
Make the greatest impact for Queensland Ballet and demonstrate your passion for creativity by supporting new works and exciting acquisitions such as Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet. We welcome a conversation with you for support of our Artistic programs and New Works: give@queenslandballet.com.au
This event is supported by the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
Triple Bill
WEIR / LISTER / HORSMAN
27 June — 5 July 2025
A CELEBRATION OF EXCEPTIONAL AUSTRALIAN TALENT
DETAILS
Our 2025 Triple Bill showcases the best of Australian artistry in this stunning production featuring acclaimed choreographers Natalie Weir, Jack Lister, and Greg Horsman, with live music by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Inspired by the sublime music of Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter, 4Seasons is a work of beauty and intimate conversation that responds to the music through Natalie Weir’s beautiful and poetic movement style.
Queensland Ballet is thrilled to present a world premiere by Jack Lister. This exciting new creation sees the return of his esteemed previous collaborators, composer Louis Frere-Harvey ( Papillon , 2024) and lighting designer Alexander Berlage ( A Brief Nostalgia , 2023).
Performed to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , Op. 43, we see the beauty of a dancer’s daily routine, their mastery of technique, and their exquisite growth into an artist in Greg Horsman’s captivating A Rhapsody in Motion THE SHOW
Choreographer Natalie Weir
Music Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons featuring sections recomposed by Max Richter
Choreographer Jack Lister
Music Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 From the New World recomposed by Louis Frere-Harvey
Choreographer Greg Horsman
Music Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , Op. 43
Conductor Nigel Gaynor
Music performed by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Venue
Playhouse, QPAC
Duration
To be confirmed closer to the performance.
Please note
This performance will most likely use strobe lighting and theatrical haze and smoke effects.
THE SHOW
MY FIRST BALLET
Peter and the Wolf
27 June — 5 July 2025
A SYMPHONIC FAIRYTALE BALLET DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES
Join the courageous young scout Peter as he embarks on an adventure to the zoo in this much-loved ballet with a musical twist! In a family-friendly tale, Peter meets a collection of cheeky animal characters, including a rascally wolf, an unlucky duck, a clever cat, and a delicate bluebird. Each character moves in tune to a different musical instrument, composed by the renowned Sergei Prokofiev in 1936.
Created as an introduction to the orchestra for children, the lively production choreographed by Greg Horsman, with narration by Hugh Parker, sits within Queensland Ballet’s hugely popular My First Ballet series, inspiring the littlest of ballet lovers.
EXPERIENCES
Children’s Workshops
27 June 5 July 2025
Create lasting memories and dance with Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists. These workshops for children explore characters, storytelling and ballet moves from the production. queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
DETAILS
Choreographer Greg Horsman
Music Sergei Prokofiev
Music Arranger Nigel Gaynor
Costume Designer Noelene Hill
Set Designer
Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Ben Hughes
Dramaturge Thom Browning
Narrator Hugh Parker
Music performed by Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Venue
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
Duration
Approximately 50 minutes, no interval.
Please note
This performance uses theatrical haze and low fog effects.
Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.
Bespoke
31 July — 9 August 2025
CONTEMPORARY DANCE THAT CAPTIVATES
SHOW DETAILS
Three choreographers, three world premieres: Bespoke returns with a fresh season of compelling contemporary dance. Now in its eighth thrilling year, Amelia Waller, Yolande Brown, and Robert Binet create a trio of new works to lure audiences into their worlds of innovation, creativity, and storytelling. Always dynamic, forever thought-provoking, Bespoke will expand your expectations of what dance can be.
Former Queensland Ballet and Leipzig Ballet Soloist Amelia Waller has worked with renowned Australian and international choreographers, and recently choreographed the stunning The Poetic Tantrums for Aspire ‘23 . Yolande Brown is a Bidjara woman and former senior artist and choreographer ( Dark Emu 2018, Imprint 2013) with Bangarra Dance Theatre. Toronto-born Robert Binet is an acclaimed choreographer whose works have been performed across the globe by esteemed companies including New York City Ballet.
Inspired by music, art, and the dancers themselves, this premiere triple bill will linger with you long after you’ve left the theatre.
Choreographer Amelia Waller
Choreographer Yolande Brown
Choreographer Robert Binet
Venue
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
Duration
To be confirmed closer to the performance.
Please note
This performance will most likely use strobe lighting and theatrical haze and smoke effects.
Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.
Queensland Ballet Academy Gala
15 — 17 August 2025
THE FUTURE OF DANCE
Celebrate the rising stars of dance with Queensland Ballet Academy’s showcase event of the year. A sell-out in 2024, the annual Gala presents a program of elegant classical ballet and vibrant neo-classical and contemporary works performed by the accomplished young dancers of Queensland Ballet Academy. Enjoy new and celebrated works by renowned Australian choreographers, and a selection of dynamic pieces choreographed by the dancers themselves. Across a diverse program, audiences will witness the Lower School, Upper School and Pre-Professional Program dancers’ artistry and technical expertise honed from their world-class training.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMY PERFORMANCES
7 June 2025
A collaboration between Queensland Ballet Academy and Queensland Youth Orchestras. Donizetti Variations
Soirée 6 — 8 November 2025
On the eve of their careers, our Pre-Professional Program dancers present a fusion of visual art, dance and live music in collaboration with Philip Bacon Galleries and Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
DETAILS
Music details to be confirmed closer to the performance.
Venue
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
Duration
Approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including one 20-minute interval.
Please note
This performance will most likely use theatrical haze and smoke effects.
Mid-Year Presentations 13 15 June 2025
A presentation in the Academy’s Studio Theatre displaying the artistic and technical development of our Lower and Upper School students.
End of Year Demonstration 12 — 13 December 2025
Refined classwork and repertoire excerpts presented on stage by our Lower and Upper School students. These performances celebrate our Level 1 and Contemporary Course graduates, with a ceremony held at the conclusion of the final performance.
THE SHOW
Dangerous Liaisons
2 — 18 October 2025
A SULTRY TALE OF SEDUCTION AND BETRAYAL
Delve into the scandalous world of the Paris elite in Liam Scarlett’s vivid interpretation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ novel, Les Liaisons dangereuses
An internationally-renowned choreographer celebrated for his vision and storytelling, Scarlett crafted this evocative ballet on Queensland Ballet for a world premiere in 2019. Set in 18th century France, the story follows the manipulative schemes of two aristocrats as they engage in a dangerous game of seduction and revenge.
With beautiful costumes and sets designed by Tracy Grant Lord, and a rich score featuring various works by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, this is a provocative ballet for mature audiences.
EXPERIENCES
Centre Stage Experience
11 October 2025
Active adults of all skill levels can take ballet class on stage whilst learning famous repertoire from Liam Scarlett’s Dangerous Liaisons , featuring insights from the performance and the opportunity to view Company Class. queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
DETAILS
Choreographer Liam Scarlett
Music Camille Saint-Saëns
Music Arranged by Martin Yates
Set and Costume Designer Tracy Grant Lord
Lighting Designer Kendall Smith
Production performed to recorded music featuring Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nigel Gaynor.
Venue
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
Duration
Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, including one 20-minute interval.
Please note
Dangerous Liaisons contains adult themes and is not recommended for children. This performance uses theatrical haze and low fog effects.
A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater.
Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.
The Nutcracker
5 — 13 December 2025
YOUR HOLIDAY FAVOURITE RETURNS FOR ONE FINAL SEASON
THE SHOW DETAILS
Celebrate our final season of Ben Stevenson OBE’s The Nutcracker with us!
Perfect entertainment for the whole family, our festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant Queensland audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
It’s Christmas Eve and under tinsel and twinkling fairy lights, young Clara and Fritz are gifted new toys. But a visit from the mysterious Dr Drosselmeyer puts plans in a spin. When the clock strikes 12, nothing is as it seems!
Experience all the character favourites including the Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy, Mother Ginger and more in our most cherished annual tradition.
EXPERIENCES
Centre Stage Experience
6 December 2025
Active adults of all skill levels can take ballet class on stage whilst learning famous repertoire from Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker , featuring insights from the performance and the opportunity to view Company Class. queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
Children’s Christmas Workshops
6 13 December 2025
Create lasting memories and dance with Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists. These workshops for children explore characters, storytelling and ballet moves from the production.
queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
Choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music Arranger and Conductor
Nigel Gaynor
Costume Designer Desmond Heeley
Associate Costume Designer Noelene Hill
Set Designer Thomas Boyd
Lighting Designer David Walters
Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
The performance on 7 December 2025 is performed to recorded music. Recording by Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Voices of Birralee, conducted by Nigel Gaynor.
Venue
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Duration
Approximately two hours, including one 20-minute interval.
Please note
This performance uses strobe lighting and theatrical haze and smoke effects.
THE SHOW
The Little Mermaid
18 — 23 December 2025
A SPELLBINDING STORY SET UNDER THE SEA
Mermaids, magical sea creatures, and a wish: discover one of the world’s favourite fairytales reimagined for ballet in this spellbinding adaptation of The Little Mermaid !
With a few extra magical twists and turns, this delightful family adventure is based on the original Danish story by Hans Christian Andersen. It follows the treasured tale of our young heroine who falls in love with a human Prince and faces an impossible decision: is love worth the risk?
With sublime music by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and a parade of well-known and exciting new characters, this Australian production sits within our popular My First Ballet series.
EXPERIENCES
Children’s Workshops
18 23 December 2025
Create lasting memories and dance with Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists. These workshops for children explore characters, storytelling and ballet moves from the production. queenslandballet.com.au/beyondthestage
DETAILS
Choreographer Paul Boyd
Music Jean Sibelius
Costume Designer Zoe Griffiths
Set Designer Josh McIntosh
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
Lighting Designer Ben Hughes
Narrator Sarah McIntosh
Performed by Queensland Ballet Academy
Pre-Professional Program dancers to recorded music.
Venue
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
Duration
Approximately 60 minutes, no interval.
Please note
This performance uses haze, smoke effects and flashing lights. This show also features characters, like the Sea Witch, that some younger audience members may find a little scary.
Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.
QUEENSLAND BALLET ON TOUR
Copp élia
26 April 2025 – Toowoomba 1 – 2 May 2025 – Cairns
LOVE AND MAYHEM COLLIDE IN THIS LIGHT-HEARTED BALLET WITH AUSTRALIAN FLAIR
Join us in Toowoomba or Cairns as we dance across Queensland with the delightful Coppélia !
A beautiful, life-like doll and two quarrelling young lovers create comic chaos in this spirited Romantic-era ballet with a distinctly Australian flair.
Six years after the arrival of Dr Coppelius in their village, Swanilda and her friends are intrigued by Coppélia – the luminous young woman that appears on his balcony. But all is not as it seems –and delightful mayhem follows!
Set in the sun-drenched South Australian town of Hahndorf in the late 19th century, Greg Horsman’s Coppélia is a light-hearted, mischievous ballet that will charm audiences of all ages.
Venues
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba Cairns Performing Arts Centre
Duration
Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.
Please note
This performance uses strobe lighting and theatrical haze and smoke effects.
A co-production of Queensland Ballet and West Australian Ballet, first performed in Brisbane, Australia, on 24 April 2014.
Coppélia is a classical ballet in three acts. Original libretto by Charles Nuitter, based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s stories, Der Sandmann ( The Sandman ) and Die Puppe ( The Doll ).
DETAILS
Choreographer Greg Horsman, after Arthur Saint-Léon and Marius Petipa
Music Léo Delibes
Music Arranger Nigel Gaynor
Costume Designer Noelene Hill
Set Designer Hugh Colman
Lighting Designer Jon Buswell
Animation Produced by PixelFrame:
Illustrated by S.M. Olive
Directed by Lucas Thyer
Edited by Ryan Smith
Production performed to recorded music featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nigel Gaynor.
Ticket available via the respective venues.
Support Us
WAYS TO SUPPORT IN 2025
Our donors are the heartbeat of Queensland Ballet, enabling everything we do. Their generous support helps us stay at the forefront of artistic excellence, nurturing our talented artists and connecting communities through the transformative power of ballet. By joining our donor family, you ensure we continue captivating audiences, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact through our performances, pathways, and participation opportunities.
Role Support
Help our dancers and arts workers thrive in a highperformance environment.
Queensland Ballet supports over 200 arts workers and 60 dancers including our Jette Parker Young Artists.
Pathways
Provide scholarships and opportunities for aspiring ballet talent.
Queensland Ballet Academy offers exceptional training for young artists who wish to pursue their dreams here in Queensland. Support the future of ballet for all who wish to pursue a career by providing opportunities to train without financial barriers.
Van Norton Li Community Health Institute
Support life-changing community, education, dance and performance health programs.
We are achieving impactful and positive outcomes for our dancers and all in our community with our public dance and fitness classes, In-School Workshops and School Immersions, performance health care and innovative programs such as Dance for Parkinson’s, Ballet for Brain Injury and more. Support by individuals as well as corporates to develop and extend our Dance Health programs is warmly welcomed.
New Productions
Enable world premieres and groundbreaking productions.
Commissions for the QB25 Season include world premieres by Jack Lister, Amelia Waller, Yolande Brown and Robert Binet. We welcome visionary conversations for production support for exciting new works and acquisitions for our QB26 Season and beyond.
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We are but guardians of this art form and it is our responsibility to ensure it is protected and sustained for generations to come. Central to our success is our people, both our own and all in our community. We will continue to strive for sustainability as we preserve jobs for artists and arts workers who in turn deliver those diverse offerings across performance , pathways and participation . Our endowment is key to our ongoing sustainability.
Let’s start a conversation
We’d love to explore meaningful ways for you to support Queensland Ballet’s vision and endeavours.
Phone 07 3013 6660
Email give@queenslandballet.com.au queenslandballet.com.au/support
2025 Memberships
ENRICH YOUR QUEENSLAND BALLET EXPERIENCE
For nearly 65 years, the passionate support of our QB Friends and Members has enabled our dreams. Like any family, we grow and change – but we never lose that special connection.
In 2025, we are delighted to build on the legacy of QB Friends and introduce a new program that invites you to experience the Season as an insider – opening doors to the world of ballet and beyond. With a curated annual calendar of performances and member-only events, the program promises to deepen your connection with artists and appreciators alike. Membership Ambassadors Luke DiMattina, Edison Manuel, David Power and Georgia Swan (pictured) are excited to grow this beautiful community and get to know each and every Member personally.
In a first for Queensland Ballet, we are proud to offer a Producer Membership. Combining the highest level of engagement with a targeted donation, Producer Members will experience the joy of supporting the creation of a new work.
Explore the four tiers of Membership designed to suit every appetite and budget. We know you will find your perfect fit.
If you would like to arrange a payment plan for any level of Membership, please contact us via phone or visit us at the Thomas Dixon Centre.
Take a seat. Stay a while. We can’t wait to meet you.
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Email memberships@queenslandballet.com.au queenslandballet.com.au/memberships
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Producer
$1,149*
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Thomas Dixon Centre
ELEVATING THE THOMAS DIXON CENTRE TO A CULTURAL AND CULINARY DESTINATION
As Queensland Ballet unveils its 2025 Season, an exciting new era begins for the Thomas Dixon Centre with VenuesLive appointed as our official hospitality partner.
VenuesLive is renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality experiences across Australia. Known for managing premier venues and catering to diverse events, VenuesLive is excited to extend its hallmark of quality and innovation to the home of Queensland Ballet.
This partnership promises to elevate our food and beverage offerings for you, transforming the Thomas Dixon Centre into a vibrant destination for dining, functions and events that celebrate the arts, culture, and the best of Brisbane’s culinary scene.
Collaborating with the Queensland Ballet team, VenuesLive will showcase Queensland’s finest growers and producers through its food offerings, emphasising fresh, seasonal ingredients and dishes inspired by Queensland’s unique character.
Whether you’re visiting for a ballet performance, attending a private celebration, or simply savouring a drink on the Kite Terrace, the Thomas Dixon Centre is a place where every moment is thoughtfully crafted, celebrating Brisbane’s diverse community and love for the arts.
thomasdixoncentre.com.au/dine-drink
Café
With the arrival of VenuesLive, the Thomas Dixon Centre will unveil a new café with a thoughtfully curated retail section.
The café will offer a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy innovative menus crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The retail area will feature artisanal products, baked goods, chef-endorsed take-home meals, and a selection of convenient grab-and-go items, creating an enriching experience for guests on the go.
Restaurant with Celebrity Chef Shane Delia
In addition to the café, a highlight of our partnership is VenuesLive’s collaboration with celebrated Australian chef Shane Delia. Known for his bold flavours and culinary creativity, Delia will bring an inspiring new dimension to the dining experience with an immersive, globally-inspired restaurant concept. Scheduled to open in 2025, this upcoming restaurant will take guests on an ‘unrestricted spice journey’, featuring an everevolving menu inspired by the vibrant flavours of global cuisine.
Functions and Events
Leveraging the building’s architecture and stateof-the-art facilities, the Thomas Dixon Centre will host a diverse array of functions and events. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we will design memorable experiences in spaces like the Kite Terrace, which offers sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline, and the 300+ seat Talbot Theatre, a testament to the architectural grandeur.
Book your Season Package
Package discount applied to the prices below – prices based on Premium Reserve
M = Mid-week performances (Tuesday - Thursday)
W = Weekend performances (Friday - Sunday) Package Ticket Prices
Grande Package
Save up to 20% on Premium single ticket prices when you choose 4 or more ballets.
Petite Package
Save up to 15% on Premium single ticket prices when you choose 3 ballets.
Kenneth MacMillan’s
21 – 29 March 2025
Triple Bill
27 June – 5 July 2025
Peter and the Wolf
27 June – 5 July 2025 $54 $46
Bespoke
31 July – 9 August 2025 $72 $62
Queensland Ballet Academy Gala
15 – 17 August 2025 $65 $56
Dangerous Liaisons
2 – 18 October 2025
Nutcracker 5 – 13 December 2025
$96
$116 The Little Mermaid 18 – 23 December 2025
Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet 21 – 29 March 2025
Bill 27 June – 5 July 2025
Peter and the Wolf
27 June – 5 July 2025
Bespoke
31 July – 9 August 2025
Queensland Ballet Academy Gala 15 – 17 August 2025
$59 Dangerous Liaisons 2 – 18 October 2025
Nutcracker 5 – 13 December 2025
$102
$102
$123 The Little Mermaid 18 – 23 December 2025
Ticketing
SEASON PACKAGES
On sale from 1pm on Friday 15 November 2024. Please allow a minimum of four weeks for postal delivery of your tickets. Season Packages available on Premium Reserve, with Adult and Concession price types. Additional tickets to individual productions (including child tickets) can be added to your cart.
SINGLE TICKETS
On sale from Monday 9 December 2024. Single tickets available with Adult, Concession, Under 30, Child and Group price types.
WHEELCHAIR AND ACCESSIBLE SEATING IS AVAILABLE
If required, please contact Queensland Ballet on 07 3013 6666
CONCESSIONS
Available to full pensioners, Queensland Government Seniors Card holders, MEAA members, full-time students over 30 years and unemployed (national Seniors Card not applicable).
CHILD AND 30 YEARS AND UNDER TICKETS
Available to those aged 13 (child) or 30 years and under at time of booking.
GROUPS
A dult groups of 6+ receive an additional free-of-charge ticket with every 6 tickets purchased. School groups receive an additional free-of-charge Adult ticket with every 10 student tickets purchased.
MOB TIX
For each 2025 Queensland Ballet production, a select number of discounted tickets are available for First Nations People. For more details, visit queenslandballet.com.au/mob-tix
Additional Information
FEES
For Thomas Dixon Centre events, a $5 transaction fee applies per booking. For all other events, please check the relevant venue for fees and charges. GST is included in prices where applicable.
TICKET EXCHANGE/REFUNDS
S eason Ticket Holders may exchange their tickets to another performance of the same production, subject to availability. There may be additional costs if changing from a mid-week to weekend performance and if exchanging into a different price reserve. Rest assured, if a performance cannot proceed, the option of a full refund of the ticket price/s will be available as outlined in the Live Performance Australia – Ticketing Code of Practice.
LOST TICKETS CAN BE REPLACED
Phone Queensland Ballet on 07 3013 6666 to arrange replacement tickets. Replacement tickets can only be collected from the Box Office on the day of the performance.
Queensland Ballet
PATRON
Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM,
Governor of Queensland
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair Brett Clark AM
Directors Julieanne Alroe, David Carter, Cameron Costello, Alison de Groot, Luke Fraser, Susannah George, Ian Klug AM, Danielle McFall-Weiss
EXECUTIVE
Acting Artistic Director Greg Horsman
Executive Director Dilshani Weerasinghe
DIRECTORS
Director of Brand, Customer Experience & Sector Impact
Lisa Summer-Hayes
Director of Development & Endowment
Rachael Walsh
Director of Finance & Impact Paula Perkins
Director of Production Services Shaun O’Rourke
Director of Queensland Ballet Academy
Christian Tàtchev
Director, Van Norton Li Community Health Institute
Zara Gomes
Executive Producer Craig Cathcart
Music Director & Principal Conductor Nigel Gaynor
Credits
CREATIVE
Creative Direction & Design Flip
Videography Flip & PixelFrame
Creative Collaborator Jack Lister
Photography David Kelly
Wig, Hair & Makeup Supervisor Michael Green
Wig, Hair & Makeup Artists Aislynn (Ace) Maczyszyn, Emma Chaisty, Emma-Louise Downie & Gemma Elaine Renwood
Costume Performance Manager Barb Kerr
Costume Theatre Supervisor Sarah Parker
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cover Mali Comlekci & Sophie Zoricic
02 Edison Manuel & Georgia Swan
05 Greg Horsman & Dilshani Weerasinghe (photo Jakob Perrett)
06 Chiara Gonzalez & Patricio Revé
09 Laura Tosar
10 Callum Mackie
13 Luca Armstrong, Callum Mackie, Joshua Ostermann, Brooke Ray & Neneka Yoshida
14 Ruby Day
17 Georgia Swan
18 Libby-Rose Niederer & Ivan Surodeev
21 Mia Zanardo
22 Chiara Gonzalez & Patricio Revé
25 Edison Manuel & Georgia Swan
26 Luke DiMattina, Edison Manuel, David Power & Georgia Swan (photo Jakob Perrett)
30 Alisa Pukkinen
35 Alisa Pukkinen & Joshua Ostermann
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information was correct at the time of printing. Queensland Ballet reserves the right to alter the program or any other details as necessary.
Copp é lia (Toowoomba)
June 2025
Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet
May 2025
Copp é lia (Cairns)
July 2025
Donizetti Variations Mid-Year Presentations
Peter and the Wolf Triple Bill
August 2025
Peter and the Wolf Triple Bill
November 2025
2025 CALENDAR
December 2025
Ballet for all
We welcome people of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of dance. These include the below tailored accessibility offerings.
— Post-show Auslan interpreted Q&As — Audio Described Performances — Relaxed Performances
(Q&A) Post-show Q&A (AD) Audio Described Performance (RP) Relaxed Performance (RM) Recorded Music (CS) Centre Stage Experience*
*See specific production page for further information.
Please note: Not all of these performances are available as part of a 2025 Season Package.
Alisa Pukkinen and Joshua Ostermann.
Photography David Kelly.
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