In the freedom of the HOTA parklands backdropped by the Surfers Paradise skyline, travel back to the joyous fun of the 60s with an incredible double bill from Queensland Ballet from Thursday November 10 until Saturday November 12.

The evening will feature a rare opportunity to see behind-the-scenes of a professional ballet class, as the company warm up and complete a class on stage for the public to view, and a Q&A with Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet Li Cunxin. The performance for the evening feature Christopher Bruce’s Rooster and Jack Lister’s B-Sides – with food trucks, and a fully licensed Lawn Bar, this incredible experience is a highlight of the Gold Coast cultural calendar.

With infectious energy and toe-tapping tunes, including music by the Rolling Stones, Christopher Bruce’s Rooster is an ironic look at the 60s and the attitudes of the times. It’s an exploration of male chauvinism, with strutting dancers in vibrant period-era costumes performing innovative solo and breathtaking partner work. With movement motifs woven through the eight distinct pieces, this jubilant celebration of arguably one of the most vibrant decades of all time will leave audiences bopping in their seats.