The Lady of the Camellias

Location

Brisbane

Date Summary

5 - 8 Dec 2024

Price Summary

$129 - $200*

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Overview

Queensland Ballet is proud to present the spectacular production of Derek Deane OBE’s The Lady of the Camellias by Shanghai Ballet, in a season exclusive to Brisbane. Based on the landmark 1848 novel by French author Alexandre Dumas fils, this tale of forbidden love and tragedy has inspired countless stage, operatic, and film productions, including the feature film and award-winning musical Moulin Rouge! and Verdi’s opera La Traviata.

The story follows Marguerite Gautier, regarded as the most beautiful and brazen courtesan in all of Paris, known as The Lady of the Camellias, as she is never seen without her favorite flowers. In 19th century France, she discovers and falls in love with Armand, a young and handsome bourgeois, embarking on a passionate romance.

Featuring sumptuous choreography, exquisite set designs, and elegant costumes, this compelling production was created by distinguished British choreographer Derek Deane OBE (Strictly Gershwin). Music by American composer Carl Davis will transport audiences to Paris.

The brilliant Shanghai Ballet, founded more than 40 years ago, is a sister company to Queensland Ballet, renowned for its classic masterpieces, contemporary ballets, and Chinese historical dance dramas. Premiering in 2019, Derek Deane OBE’s The Lady of the Camellias is a celebration of literature, love, and art told through the artform of lyrical dance.

Queensland Balletis proud to present the spectacular production ofDerek Deane OBE’sThe Lady of the CamelliasbyShanghai Ballet, in a season exclusive to Brisbane. Based on the landmark 1848 novel by French authorAlexandre Dumas fils, this tale of forbidden love and tragedy has inspired countless stage, operatic and film productions, including the feature film and award-winning musicalMoulin Rouge!, andVerdi’s operaLa Traviata. The story follows Marguerite Gautier, regarded as the most beautiful and brazen courtesan in all of Paris and known as The Lady of the Camellias as she is never seen without her favourite flowers. In 19th century France, she discovers and falls in love with Armand, a young and handsome bourgeois, and embarks on a passionate romance. Featuring sumptuous choreography, exquisite set designs and elegant costumes, this compelling production was created by distinguished British choreographerDerek Deane OBE(Strictly Gershwin). Music by American composerCarl Daviswill transport audiences to Paris. The brilliantShanghai Balletwas founded more than 40 years ago, and is a sister company toQueensland Ballet, renowned for its classic masterpieces, contemporary ballets, and Chinese historical dance dramas. Premiering in 2019,Derek Deane OBE’sThe Lady of the Camelliasis a celebration of literature, love, and art told through the artform of lyrical dance.

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