UK Dance Sensation Ballet Nights Announces An Australian Exclusive In Brisbane

Trailblazing UK dance sensation Ballet Nights makes its first international foray to Brisbane with a one-night-only performance at Thomas Dixon Centre’s Talbot Theatre on Saturday 21 September.

Ballet Nights is a dynamic compilation of renowned and emerging ballet stars, world-class musicians and exciting contemporary dance talent, presented as an immersive experience.

Featuring stageside seating, Ballet Nights positions audiences on the same level as the performers, only metres away for an intimate theatre experience.

The exclusive Brisbane performance features Sydney Dance Company’s Victor Zarallo, the UK’s tap and rhythm sensation Guy Salim (Stomp Worldwide, The Choir of Man, Cats), alongside new discovery and Ballet Nights star Felicity Chadwick.

English National Ballet Lead Principle Shiori Kase, National Dance Awards Critics Circle nominated star Jordan James Bridge and concert pianist Viktor Erik Emanuel will round out the electrifying line-up.

Ballet Nights Founder and Artistic Director Jamiel Devernay-Laurence curates the performance as the onstage compere, introducing and sharing insider insight on each act.

“We’re thrilled to bring Ballet Nights to Australia for the first time, marking our debut abroad with an eagerly anticipated performance in Brisbane,” says Devernay-Laurence.

“Collaborating with talented artists based across Australia is an incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to see how this sets the stage for the future of more shows from Ballet Nights in the region.”

Ballet Nights has taken the UK by storm since its first production in September 2023, with sell-out shows and waiting lists for tickets the norm.

The Brisbane Ballet Nights performance follows a five-day workshop series for dancers at The Thomas Dixon Centre, the home of Queensland Ballet.

It marks the first time Ballet Nights has performed or hosted a Masterclass series outside the UK with similar workshops in Sydney (23 – 27 September) and Melbourne (30 September – 4 October).

Talbot Theatre is a brand-new performance space designed with dance at its heart to showcase the flexibility and fluidity of the genre.

For more information about Ballet Nights and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.thomasdixoncentre.com.au/events/ballet-nights/

Ballet Nights Brisbane, Image credit Ballet Nights