Lest We Forget at Playhouse, QPAC

Lest We Forget is a poignant reflection on war, featuring works from three of the best choreographers working today.

Company B
Just as America began to emerge from the Depression at the dawn of the 1940s, the country was drawn into the Second World War. In a seminal piece of Americana, Paul Taylor's Company B recalls a turbulent era through the hit songs of the Andrews Sisters. Although the songs depict a nation surging with high spirits, millions of men were bidding farewell to wives or girlfriends and many would never return from battle. The dance focuses on these bittersweet contradictions.

In the Best Moments
War can intensify feelings of love, commitment and passion. It can strengthen a human's resolve to live life to the fullest, to make each moment count. Inspired by The Hours Suite by Philip Glass, this is a mesmerizing meditation on human relationships across three movements. This new work has been especially created for Queensland Ballet's 2016 season by a bold and innovative choreographer.

We Who Are Left
This new work from one of Australia's most acclaimed choreographers is inspired by poetry written during the First World War, with touching and emotional insight into the lives of those affected. The work tells personal stories exploring themes such as separation, loss, fear, pride, bravery and dignity.