Lest We Forget

29 July — 6 August, Playhouse, QPAC

Lest We Forget is a moving reflection on war, featuring works from three of the best choreographers working today. War can intensify feelings of love, commitment and passion. All of the works in this unique triple bill draw on the power of dance to reflect upon the heartache of war.

Paul Taylor’s seminal Americana work, Company B, explores the turbulent war era through the hit songs of the famed Andrews Sisters.

Inspired by The Hours Suite by Philip Glass, Ma Cong’s In the Best Moments is a mesmerising meditation on human relationships.

Natalie Weir’s We Who Are Left is inspired by poetry written during the First World War and touches on themes such as separation, loss, fear, pride, bravery and dignity.

Join Queensland Ballet for this intimate affair as we remember those who served and those who were left behind.

Company B

Choreographed by Paul Taylor

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In the Best Moments

Choreographed by Ma Cong

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We Who Are Left

Choreographed by Natalie Weir

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From the Choreographer Ma Cong

Ma Cong talks about In the Best Moments.

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Q&A POST-PERFORMANCE Q&A

After selected performances at QPAC, a panel of creative artists and dancers discusses aspects of the ballet you’ve just seen.

 

DURATION

The performance lasts approximately two hours with one 20-minute interval.

COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS

Informative, keepsake programs are distributed free-of-charge at all performances.

Click here to read the Lest We Forget program.

 

SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS

Introduce your students to dance through our range of dance workshops for all ages and abilities. Our EdSquad dancers come to your school to deliver safe, educative and inspiring dance experiences.

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This program is supported by the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund.

CREDITS

Company B
Choreographer Paul Taylor
Songs sung by the Andrews Sisters
Staged for this production by Richard Chen See
Costume Designer Santo Loquasto
Lighting Designer Jennifer Tipton

First performed by the Paul Taylor Dance Company in 1991.

 

In The Best Moments
Choreographer Ma Cong
Music Philip Glass, The Hours Suite
Lighting Designer David Walters
Costume Designer Noelene Hill
Set Designer Thomas Boyd

Commissioned by Queensland Ballet and Queensland Performing Arts Centre


We Who Are Left
Choreographer Natalie Weir
Music Benjamin Britten, War Requiem
Lighting Designer David Walters
Costume Designer Noelene Hill

Commissioned by Queensland Ballet and Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Performances

  • Friday 29 July — 7:30pm Fri 29 Jul — 7:30pm
    Limited Seats
  • Saturday 30 July — 1:30pm Sat 30 Jul — 1:30pm
    Sold Out
  • Saturday 30 July — 7:30pm Sat 30 Jul — 7:30pm
    Limited Seats
  • Tuesday 2 August — 6:30pm Tue 2 Aug — 6:30pm
    Q&A
  • Wednesday 3 August — 1:30pm Wed 3 Aug — 1:30pm
  • Wednesday 3 August — 7:30pm Wed 3 Aug — 7:30pm
  • Thursday 4 August — 7:30pm Thu 4 Aug — 7:30pm
  • Friday 5 August — 7:30pm Fri 5 Aug — 7:30pm
  • Saturday 6 August — 1:30pm Sat 6 Aug — 1:30pm
    Limited Seats
  • Saturday 6 August — 7:30pm Sat 6 Aug — 7:30pm
    Limited Seats

Prices

Adult $100
Concession $85
30 yrs & under $65
Child $55
Family $275 (2 adults, 2 children)

An additional transaction fee of $6.95 applies.

Discounts apply for season ticket packages. Create your own ballet package by choosing just two or more ballets.

Venue

Playhouse, QPAC

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Groups

Groups 8+ $85
One ticket free per group of eight

Schools $25 per student
One teacher free per group of ten

BackstageView MoreBehind the Scenes of Lest We Forget
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Paul Taylor's Company B
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Natalie Weir's We Who are Left
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Ma Cong's In The Best Moments