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Neneka Yoshida as Coco Chanel, Patricio Revé as Boy Capel, Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon © David Kelly

Queensland Ballet: Behind the ‘rags to riches’ story of Coco Chanel

By Ruth Ridgway, 04 October 2024

Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon is a visually beautiful work about an unscrupulous character and a great addition to Queensland Ballet's repertoire.

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Brisbane

04 Oct 2024

Queensland Ballet: Behind the ‘rags to riches’ story of Coco Chanel

By Ruth Ridgway

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

Brisbane

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.

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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

Brisbane

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.

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Brisbane

01 Dec 2023

Sweet treat for Christmas: Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker

By Ruth Ridgway