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My Brilliant Career / A Brief Nostalgia / Rooster


Playhouse, QPAC

Playhouse, QPAC

#Australian spirit and passion swirls into a Scandi noir cinematic experience, followed by the toe-tapping energy of the ‘60s.


Rural Australia, early 20th century: Wilful, headstrong, and a born romantic, Sibylla Melvyn dreams of becoming a writer. Yet as a young woman, society has other plans. Based on the celebrated novel, My Brilliant Career by Stella Maria ‘Miles Franklin’, this world première work by British choreographer Cathy Marston is an exploration of the Australian spirit and passion, against a vivid Australian landscape. First published in 1901, the novel was Australia’s first major contribution to literature, inspiring theatre productions and an iconic film in 1979.

Part ballet, part Scandi noir in style, Jack Lister’s A Brief Nostalgia premièred in London in 2019 as a co-production with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Wistful and atmospherically cinematic, this abstract work explores the inevitability of the memories we collect, and how we respond when they are all we have left. Stark, dramatic set designs, vivid lighting, and Tom Harrold’s ominous score enhance the choreography, drawing audiences into the abstract world. Renowned for his choreographic talent, Lister has created mainstage works for Queensland Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Australasian Dance Collective to critical and audience acclaim.

Music, colour, and rock ‘n’ roll swagger collide in Christopher Bruce’s Rooster - a celebration of the swinging ‘60s! Featuring toe-tapping tunes by The Rolling Stones including Paint it Black, Not Fade Away and Little Red Rooster, this high-energy production resurrects the 1960s with an ironic look at the era. Dancers strut in vibrant costumes, performing innovative solo and breath-taking partner work, entertaining and exploring the attitudes of the times. Humorous and uplifting, this jubilant celebration of arguably one of the most vibrant decades of all time will leave audiences bopping in their seats.


Music performed by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nigel Gaynor (My Brilliant Career and A Brief Nostalgia). Rooster performed to recorded music.

A Brief Nostalgia is a co-production between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Queensland Ballet.

Rooster costumes courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.

My Brilliant Career is generously enabled by Ian and Cass George, and Mr Trevor St Baker AO and Mrs Judith St Baker.

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Price

Premium Reserve - single ticket prices
Tuesday-Thursday
Adult$107
Concession$91
30 years & under$86
Child$64
Family$274
Friday-Sunday
Adult$119
Concession$101
30 years & under$89
Child$71
Family$305
Groups
Groups of 5 or more from$91
School Group$35

Season Tickets

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Fees

$7.20 transaction fee applies per booking, plus an additional $1.10 for postal delivery of tickets.

Venue
Playhouse, QPAC 

QPAC,
Russell St, South Brisbane,
Brisbane QLD 4101


Duration

Approximately two hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

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  • Q&A
Select Session

David Fleischer

Set and Costume Designer

Nigel Gaynor

Nigel Gaynor

Conductor

Matthew Hindson

Music

Paul Jackson

Lighting Designer

Edward Kemp

Co-scenario (Dramaturg)

Cathy Marston

Choreographer

Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra

Music performance


Alexander Berlage

Lighting Designer

Nigel Gaynor

Nigel Gaynor

Conductor

Tom Harrold

Composer

Jack Lister

Jack Lister

Choreographer

Thomas Mika

Thomas Mika

Costume and Set Designer

Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra

Music performance


Christopher Bruce

Christopher Bruce

Choreographer

Marian Bruce

Costume Designer

Christina R. Giannelli

Christina R. Giannelli

Lighting Designer

Cameron Goerg

Cameron Goerg

Revival Lighting Designer

Tina MacHugh

Lighting Designer

The Rolling Stones

Music



Post show Q&A

Post show Q&A panel discussion with creatives and dancers. Held on Saturday 17 June 2023 after the 1.30pm show. This session will be AUSLAN interpreted.

Group bookings

QPAC offers a dedicated groups sales team for schools and group bookings via the QPAC website. Alternatively you can call the QPAC team on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au.

Plan your visit

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#Season Ticket Package

Tuesday-Thursday


Grande

Adult $86
Concession¹ $73
30 years & under² $69
Child³ $51

Petite

Adult $91
Concession¹ $77
30 years & under² $73
Child³ $55

Friday-Sunday


Grande

Adult $95
Concession¹ $81
30 years & under² $71
Child³ $57

Petite

Adult $101
Concession¹ $86
30 years & under² $76
Child³ $61

#Full ticket details

Tuesday-Thursday


Prima

$126

Premium

Adult $107
Concession¹ $91
30 years & under² $86
Child³ $64
Family⁴ $274

A-Reserve

Adult $91
Concession¹ $77
30 years & under² $73
Child³ $55
Family⁴ $233

Group

Premium $91
A Reserve $77
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.

Friday-Sunday


Prima

$140

Premium

Adult $119
Concession¹ $101
30 years & under² $89
Child³ $71
Family⁴ $305

A-Reserve

Adult $101
Concession¹ $86
30 years & under² $76
Child³ $61
Family⁴ $259

Groups

Premium $101
A Reserve $86
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.


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

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.

Take me back to session times

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and perform. Long before we performed on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First 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.

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