The in-demand choreographer comes to Brisbane as Artistic Associate in addition to his role at London’s Royal Ballet.

In something of a coup for Queensland Ballet, Artistic Director Li Cunxin has announced that sought-after British choreographer Liam Scarlett is joining the Company next year as Artistic Associate. He will also continue in his current role as Artist in Residence at The Royal Ballet in London.

^{Liam Scarlett working with members of Queensland Ballet. Photo by Eduardo Vieira}

Earlier this year, Scarlett created a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet, which Cunxin says was “a runaway success with Brisbane audiences”, adding “and we’ve been working on a plan to have him back here ever since.”

In a 4.5-star review, Limelight said of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that Scarlett “revives a timeless story into a light and humorous adventure that will leave audiences transfixed.” The Australian review described it as “a delectable ballet – one that’s genuinely funny, frequently touching and outstandingly sensual in its movement and visual appeal.”

“Liam is an extraordinary choreographer whose musicality and creativity has been lauded throughout the ballet...