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Romeo and Juliet the ‘State of Origin’ of ballet

Romeo and Juliet the ‘State of Origin’ of ballet

Natalie Bochenski, The Sydney Morning Herald June 26, 2014   The Queensland Ballet has promised to bewitch the eyes then break the hearts of audience members with its superstar production of Romeo and Juliet. “Full of blood and heart” is how artistic director Li Cunxin describes the work, as choreographed by the legendary English dancer Sir Kenneth Macmillan in 1965. “He was […]

June 28, 2014 · 0 comments · Theaters

Mao’s Last Dancer author Li Cunxi talks about bringing Romeo and Juliet to Brisbane

Matthew Macklin, ABC Brisbane  June 27, 2014   He’s been hailed as the saviour of the Queensland Ballet, and he’s pulled off the ultimate ballet coup: bringing Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet to the stage. It’s rarely performed outside of the UK, and tonight’s Brisbane premiere is the first time the production has been performed in the Asia Pacific region. […]

June 28, 2014 · 0 comments · Interviews