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Kohei Iwamoto as Puck in Liam Scarlett's A Midsummer Night's Dream © David Kelly

Queensland Ballet's Dream: pretty fairytale or dark drama?

By Ruth Ridgway, 12 April 2024

The music shimmers and the dancers shine in this twisted tale, a comic ballet but with dark undertones.

***11

***11

Brisbane

12 Apr 2024

Queensland Ballet's Dream: pretty fairytale or dark drama?

By Ruth Ridgway

Lucy Green and Edison Manuel in Ben Stevenson's Three Preludes © David Kelly

Queensland Ballet: rhapsodic conclusion to an entertaining program

By Ruth Ridgway, 22 February 2024

This short program of highlights is an enjoyable ballet ‘taster’ to take on tour.

***11

***11

Brisbane

22 Feb 2024

Queensland Ballet: rhapsodic conclusion to an entertaining program

By Ruth Ridgway

Rian Thompson as King Rat in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker for Queensland Ballet © David Kelly

Sweet treat for Christmas: Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker

By Ruth Ridgway, 01 December 2023

While Tchaikovsky’s music is the biggest star in Queensland Ballet’s Nutcracker, the dancers sparkle and shine in a pretty fantasy world.

****1

****1

Brisbane

01 Dec 2023

Sweet treat for Christmas: Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker

By Ruth Ridgway

Kayla Van Den Bogert and Queensland Ballet in Natalie Weir's Four Last Songs © David Kelly

Queensland Ballet's Bespoke: custom-made for everyone

By Ruth Ridgway, 27 July 2023

Three diverse new creations in Queensland Ballet's sixth Bespoke offered variety and innovation to suit all tastes.

****1

****1

Brisbane

27 Jul 2023

Queensland Ballet's Bespoke: custom-made for everyone

By Ruth Ridgway