Gold Coast alumni event: Drinks and Moonlight Ballet at HOTA (in person)
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UQ is headed to the Gold Coast for a special night under the stars at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
Join us for a lakeside alumni reception before taking in a spectacular 1960s-inspired Queensland Ballet moonlight performance on the outdoor stage.
The performance will feature a Q&A with Li Cunxin, Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet and author of bestselling memoir Mao's Last Dancer.
Reception will be hosted by Julieanne Alroe, Chair of Queensland Ballet and UQ Senate member (Bachelor of Economics, '75), and include a welcome from Anna Carroll, Director of Operations and Transformations, HOTA, (Master of Public Administration '00).
This is a family-friendly, all-ages event – we look forward to seeing you there.
Event details
Date: Saturday 12 November 2022
Time: Reception 5:15–6:15pm
Q&A and performances 6:30–8:50pm
Venue: HOTA Central, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Cost: $60 reception, Q&A and ballet ($30 for reception only)*
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Ticket options
Reception, Q&A and ballet ticket ($60)
- One-hour alumni reception with drinks and canapés on the HOTA Lakeside Room terrace,
- over 2 hours of entertainment from Queensland Ballet on the outdoor stage, including Q&A with Li Cunxin and a ballet double-bill. Full details via HOTA,
- reserved forecourt seating (B-reserve).
Reception only ticket ($30)
- One-hour alumni reception with drinks and canapés on the HOTA Lakeside Room terrace,
- ballet and Q&A not included – option to purchase ballet ticket directly via HOTA.
*Tickets will be refunded in full if event is cancelled due to heavy rain. Event will proceed in light rain.
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