THE RING CYCLE
Come on an exhilarating adventure with men and maidens, gods and giants, dragons and dwarves. As greed and violence threaten to destroy the heavens and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from an unexpected source.
This is Wagner’s Ring Cycle — the pinnacle of opera — a 15-hour epic performed over four nights.
Enjoy a week in sunny Queensland and see a spectacular new production by visionary Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng.
In 2020, he'll explore Wagner's legendary tale through a futuristic lens. His global vision imagines a parallel universe where many cultures walk together. Towering, moving digital panels create an immersive virtual world. Astonishing costumes and props imagine an unknown future.
French conductor Philippe Auguin has conducted the Ring Cycle more than a dozen times. He leads a cast of international stars including Vitalij Kowaljow, Stefan Vinke and Allison Oakes.
They join some of Australia's most accomplished performers to bring you the memorable music of the Ring Cycle.
Website: https://opera.org.au/brisbane/ring-cycle
Where? Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane
When? 10 November to 5 December, 2020
Flight Centre ticket and hotel packages: flightcentre.com.au
Quick Facts!
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia's and is home to almost 1.6 million people. From food to fashion to entertainment you have a multi-cultural masterpiece at your feet. Enjoying a sub-tropical climate, tourists can spend days and nights in t-shirts, jeans, sandals, sneakers and thongs - or board shorts and bikini wear at the famous Southbank beach. And, if it's nightlife you are after, Brisbane city, Fortitude valley and West Brisbane are just three of the stomping grounds where you can party on any night of the week.
Tourist advice: visitbrisbane.com.au
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312 rooms and a zebra themed pool
One of Brisbane's newest five star hotel experiences in the heart of the city. The stunning zebra themed pool deck and salt water pool will leave you drooling for the rainbow coloured drinks on offer at the WET Deck pool side bar, while dining options include the classy The Living Room and Australian cuisine focused, Three Blue Ducks'. A great five star hotel.