Armistice
521 views · Published 8 October 2018 · 1:31 · Indexed 29 September 2026
Channel: QPAC · 2018 · Entertainment
Find out more: https://atqp.ac/2E4Cj76 Subscribe to QPAC: http://atqp.ac/2FJwAjX Armistice is an exciting new theatrical performance reflecting on Australia’s wartime and peace-keeping history combining song, music, dance, spoken word and archival footage. Marking 100 years since the end of WWI, Armistice will recognise a centenary of service, sacrifice and achievement. Featuring an extraordinary collection of material from The Australian War Memorial, this performance includes artwork from Official War Artists Ben Quilty, George Lambert, Will Longstaff and Ivor Hele. It also includes images, videos, letters and diary entries spanning the 100 years of conflicts: helping to bring the history to life for audiences. This special performance on Remembrance Day reflects QPAC’s commitment to provide opportunities for Queensland artists to tell stories about our rich culture and history. It’s an opportunity for Queenslanders to create a work of national significance. The performance will feature the Australian Premiere of new music commissions by revered composers Michael Askill, Ross Edwards, Elena Kats-Chernin and Andrew Schultz. Armistice has been created by an outstanding team including Bill Haycock, David Bell, Darrin Verhagen, Simon Woods, David Walters, Natalie Weir and Chris Latham. Connect with us: http://www.qpac.com.au https://www.facebook.com/atQPAC https://instagram.com/atqpac https://twitter.com/QPAC
