Secret Lives of Costumes

Step inside the magical world of ballet costumes as Queensland Ballet and Queensland College of Art, Griffith University present Secret Lives of Costumes at the brand new Thomas Dixon Centre from July 18 to September 25, 2022.

This visually sumptuous exhibition features costumes from Queensland Ballet’s rich and diverse repertoire, ranging from the much-loved classics The Nutcracker, Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, and Don Quixote to recently celebrated original creations including Dangerous Liaisons and Little Green Road to Fairy Land.

The Secret Lives of Costumes collection showcases the intricate detail and beauty, as well as the incredible skill set of the Queensland Ballet Costume Department. 

This fascinating, free exhibition will be complemented by a program of ticketed talks and workshops:

Creating Character - Fri, Sep 2, 6:30pm-8pm, $33-$38.50 + trans fee 

Go behind the scenes for a journey from design to the stage, and see how character is created as Queensland Ballet dancer Vito Bernasconi is transformed into an ugly sister from Cinderella.  

Costume Design - Sat, Sep 3, 10am-11:30am, $33-$38.50 + trans fee 

Join Queensland Ballet’s Wardrobe Workroom & Art Finishing Coordinator, Zoe Griffiths, as she talks about her process and shares creative insight into costume design, exploring the relationship between classical and contemporary ideals.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to take a glimpse into the world of tulle, twinkles, fairy land, pointe shoes, wigs, and glamorous accessories, while learning the story of how these magnificent pieces came to life.

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