The Latest Breaking News from Queensland Ballet

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

After a life-changing experience seeing Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a Queenslander has found herself on stage for the first big production at Glasshouse Theatre.

AAP · Mar 27

Australia has a new autism strategy but questions remain for those who don’t get NDIS support

Today the federal government released Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, with A$42 million of funding for the first stage of the strategy.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

What’s behind the spate of arts leadership departures in Australia? Perhaps a mismatch of values

The past few months has seen the sudden departure of leadership from some of the country’s most prestigious artistic companies: the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre, Opera Australia and the Adelaide Festival.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2024

Li Cunxin retiring from Queensland Ballet due to ‘serious health concerns’

The 62-year-old ballet dancer and author of bestselling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer is retiring after 11-years as artistic director, having been diagnosed with a heart condition

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023

Australian stages are packed with great shows – so why aren’t people booking tickets?

The subscription model is ‘broken’, sales are unpredictable, and audience behaviour may have shifted for good. But not every state is equal

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022