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Aida at Queensland Performing Arts Centre A Reserve
Aida at Queensland Performing Arts Centre Brisbane (03Nov-19Nov 2021)
- Brisbane, Gold Coast
- English
- Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes (including one interval)
- Free Cancellation prior to 14 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- Best available seat(s) at A Reserve
1 Key Facts
Included
- Best available seat(s) at A Reserve
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
Destination | Brisbane, Gold Coast |
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Depature point | Performance venue: Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Address: corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank, Queensland) Performance running time: approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval (duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.) Language: Sung in Italian with English and Simplified Chinese surtitles Performance date: 3, 5, 9, 11, 17, 19 November 2021 Performance starting time: 19:30 Performance date: 13 November 2021 Performance starting time: 12:30 |
Address | Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank QLD) |
How to get there | Queensland Performing Arts Centre is part of the vibrant Queensland Cultural Centre, which is the arts and cultural hub of Brisbane. ● By Car Closest Parking: - Performing Arts Car Park (Address: 8 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 ), due to ongoing construction and roadworks, only accessible via Stanley Place now. Please check the below website for updates: https://www.qpac.com.au/visiting/getting-here/parking - Parking fees apply ● By Public Transport The closest Train Station is South Brisbane Station The closest CityCat Ferry Stop is South Bank ferry stop The closest Bus Stop is Cultural Centre Busway Station on the Melbourne Street Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip. |
Operating hours |
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Check-in requirements | ● Tickets will be available for collection from the main Box Office at Queensland Performing Arts Centre. ● Please bring and present a photo ID bearing the name used for booking to collect your tickets at the box office. ● Guests are recommended to arrive 1 hour before the performance to avoid rushing. Ushers will close the doors at show time and may not allow latecomers in until there is a suitable pause in the performance. And it cannot be refunded or transferred. ● If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in. |
What to bring/wear | ● While it is fun to dress up for the opera, there is no mandatory dress code. Usually, smart casual dress is perfect. An extra layer is advised because it can get cold in the theatre. ● To avoid delays, please only bring handbags and satchels that are smaller than an A4 piece of paper to the theatre. Due to security requirements, you will be asked to show the contents of your bags to theatre staff. ● All bags - including handbags - larger than an A4 piece of paper, all backpacks, multiple bags, umbrellas and other items including flowers must be left in the cloakroom. Any bag that is cloaked will be inspected. Cloakrooms open 90 minutes before the start of your performance and close 30 minutes after the performance ends. Any items not claimed within 30 minutes of the end of the performance will be transferred to lost property. They can be reclaimed through QPAC Stage Door. |
Other info | ● Latecomers For the comfort and convenience of all patrons, latecomers can only be admitted into the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance. Suitable breaks vary between operas and may not be until the first interval. If a suitable break prior to interval is identified, latecomers may not be seated in their ticketed seats, rather in an area adjacent an entrance, where minimal disruption will be caused to seated attendees. This is at the discretion of venue staff. Ticket refunds or exchanges are not available on the basis of late arrival. It is strongly recommended that you plan the journey to ensure you arrive at the venue well in advance of the scheduled performance commencement. ● Seat Selections and Allocations Your reservation is confirmed in booked Reserve with random seat(s) assigned within the area. Your allocated seat number will be shown on the ticket issued by the Box Office at Queensland Performing Arts Centre. ● Photos and Videos Cameras and other recording devices are prohibited in the venue's auditorium. Mobile telephones, pagers and so forth must be turned off before entry into the venue's auditorium. ● Food and Drinks - You must not bring any food or beverages, except bottled water and food and beverages sold by QPAC, into the Centre. - You must not bring any alcoholic beverages into the Centre. - You must not take any alcoholic beverages purchased at the Centre, out of the Centre. - You must not bring food or beverages into a performance location, except in accordance with any QPAC directions (which may be made at the request of the Presenter). ● You must not Smoke anywhere in the Centre. ● You must not wear any hat or headwear in any performance location ● This production of Aida contains partial nudity and a bright lighting effect. ● Child Policy All attendees, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket to be admitted to the auditorium. We ask that parents and guardians consider the comfort and enjoyment of other audience members if bringing infants and small children to the Opera. It is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Persons aged under 16 years must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. For the safety and security of all patrons, prams or baby capsules of any description cannot be taken into the auditorium. Aisles, stairways and stairwells must be kept clear at all times. ************************************************************************************************************ *For the latest updates during the post-Covid period, please refer to https://opera.org.au/covid-safety |
2 Overview
Aida at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Story
A rebellion is brewing on Egypt's borders, and for both the oppressor and the oppressed, loves and loyalties are about to be tested.
Egypt needs a hero to lead their army, and the High Priest has chosen Radamès. Egypt's fortunes will turn on his sword, but Radamès has a higher purpose. Through victory in battle, he hopes to win the hand of the beautiful slave girl Aida — handmaiden to the princess Amneris, and secretly, an Ethiopian princess.
Aida is torn between her love for the Egyptian hero and her despair for the country he must march against — her homeland.
And the Princess Amneris, who also desires Radamès, is beginning to have suspicions that her hero might prefer her slave…
As Radamès returns to Egypt in triumph, Aida is greeted with a terrible sight — her father Amonasro, the King of Ethiopia, is among the slaves.
Just when all seems lost, the King of Egypt deals another blow: promising the triumphant Radamès his daughter Amneris' hand.
On the banks of the Nile, the lovers arrange to meet one last time.
But the conquered Ethiopian King has a plan to save his country. Aida has to make a devastating choice.
In the darkness, the King's plan, Aida's conflicted heart and Radamès' steadfast love collide in a devastating finale.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 13 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.