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In February 2021, Sydney played host to a new live musical experience named ‘Drummer Queens’. The production sought to provide an experience leaving audiences “immersed in the powerfully irresistible rhythms” presented by the shows all-female cast and “in awe of their skill and inspired by the joy and energy”. Over the past few months, the show has gone on the road, commencing a tour that will take the cast to major capital cities and regional venues between now and mid-September.
From next week, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane will play host to
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Queensland Ballet dancers return to the stage for 60-year gala after pandemic hiatus
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Queensland Ballet dancers Liam Geck and Chiara Gonzalez are preparing for the company s delayed 60th gala performance.
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The coronavirus pandemic forced Queensland Ballet to cancel its 60-year gala last year
Dancers trained at home during the height of the pandemic, and will be back on stage this month
The gala will revisit the most memorable performances in the company s history
Queensland Ballet was just days from raising the curtain on its 60th anniversary gala last March when coronavirus sent the company and its dancers into lockdown.