Turandot

Turandot is the quintessential 'ice princes' - a woman without mercy who scornsany potential suitor willing to accept her challenge of answering three impossible riddles. To fail in this task means certain death. So when the valiant Prince Calaf rises to Turandot's challenge he knows that for love, he may have to sacrifice his life.
Season: October 18, 23, 25, 28, 30. November 1. Venue: Lyric Theatre QPAC

2009 Season

La Traviata

Violetta Valéry is a famous Parisian courtesan who abandons her promiscuous lifestyle after falling n love with a young nobleman, Alfredo Germont, who haas long adored her from afar. But her happiness is short-lived, when Alfredo's father arrives at her home and insists that she end the relationship with his osn. Even though it breaks her heart, Violetta succombs to his demands and leaves Alfedo, forsaking love to salvage the Germont family's honour.

Conductor: Peter Robinson.

Season: May 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 Venue: Lyric Theatre QPAC

Fidelio

This powerful new production of Beethoven's only opera makes its Australian première at the Conservatorium Theatre in July.

In the most secret dungeon of a state prison, Florestan, a young nobleman unjustly imprisoned fot his stand against tyranny, is slowly nearing death. His politrical enemy, the ruthless Don Pizarro wants him dead before the imminent visit of the Minister, Don Fernando, Florestan's wife Leonore is determined to find and save him. Disguised as a young man, Fidelio, she must manipulate the corrupt jailor Rocco and at the same time manoeuvre her way around the unwlcome affections of his daughter Marzelline in order to gain access to her husband. Her unrelenting courage and heroism drive a harrowing rescue to free the man she loves.
Conductor: Graham Abbott.

Season: July 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30. August 1. Venue: Conservatorium Theatre South Bank.

Dirty Apple

Dirty Apple is a compelling new opera which looks at how 21st century technology is chaging the parameters of peer pressure and communication in our society, and its subsequent impact on individuals, families and the wider community. The story, which explores the explosive issue of cyber bullying, cnetres around a group of high school studnets who foolishly set in motion a seemingly harmless sseries of evfents which ultimately end in tragedy.
Season: July 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. Venue: Powerhouse Theatre Brisbane Powerhouse.

Waltzing our Matilda

Is a theatrical journey through the wonderful music and history of Queensland as told by legendary Australian icon, Banjo Paterson. As Paterson sits and tries to write what will someday be his most loved work (Waltzing Matilda), he reflects on the history and characters of our great country and our vast state. Tales and characters come to life as the great poet searches his imagination for inspiration. You'll hear classic Australian songs and little known dems from great Australian singers and historical figures such as Dame Nellie Melba, Gladys Moncrieff and Peter Dawson, as Banjo weaves his poetic image throughout the show.
Season: July 24 & 31. Venue: Conservatorium Theatre South Bank. August 3 - 23 Regional Queensland Tour.

Rigoletto

The Duke of Manfua , a lecherous philanderer, seduces wives and daughters while his hunchback jester Rigoletto mocks their husbands and fathers. But the tables turn on the jester when a furious father, whose daughter has been dishonoured by the Duke, curses him. Teh curse is realised when the Duke seduces Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda the only true joy in his miserable life. Vowing revenge, Rigoletto hires Sparaucile, an assassin, to kill teh Duke. In the darkness of a stor, the jester, his daughter, her seducer and the assissin have each played their part - now their tragic tale of sex, violence, betrayal and revenge will reach its gut-wrenching conclusion.
Conductor: giovanni Reggioli.

Season: October 17, 22, 24, 27, 29 & 30. Venue: Lyric Theatre QPAC.