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home of queensland ballet
From its beginnings in 1908 as a boot and shoe factory, the heritage-listed Thomas Dixon Centre has been transformed into a world-class performing arts destination and cultural precinct, abundant with stories. It features a state-of-the-art 350+ seat theatre, stunning public art, dance studios, community spaces and gardens, built with health and wellbeing at its heart. The Thomas Dixon Centre is also home to state ballet company, Queensland Ballet.
Join in and connect with an inspiring community to enjoy art, performance, food and culture, in a place where stories unfold and ideas are shared under a roof of innovation and art.
Judy Watson
Brisbane artist Judy Watson is the talent behind the carpets in the Thomas Dixon Centre, boasting iconic Queensland elements from nature, chosen for its beauty and importance to Aboriginal culture and this place.
Jamie North
‘Ensemble’, the trilogy of tall, dynamic columns gracing the forecourt of the Thomas Dixon Centre is the work of Newcastle-born artist, Jamie North.
teamLab
‘Continuous Life and Death at the Now of Eternity II’ is an ever-evolving digital artwork that continuously renders an image in real time.
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01 Aug 2023
Q&A with student chorographer
Queensland Ballet Academy student, Elijah-Jade, shares insight into her new First Nations inspired piece that will feature in upcoming Gala.
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19 Jul 2023
Q&A: Remi Wörtmeyer
Choreographer Remi Wörtmeyer shares insight into his work Miroirs for Queensland Ballet’s sixth season of Bepoke in 2023.
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14 Jul 2023
2023 Queensland Architecture Awards Winner
We are delighted to share that the Thomas Dixon Centre recently won four awards at the 2023 Australian Institute of Architects State Awards.
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