The Ring Cycle at Queensland Performing Arts Centre

We’re bringing a new production of the Ring Cycle to Brisbane in 2023, exclusive to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Come on an exhilarating adventure with men and maidens, gods and giants, dragons and dwarves. As greed and violence threaten to destroy the heavens and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from an unexpected source.

This is Wagner’s Ring Cycle — the pinnacle of opera — a 15-hour epic performed over four nights.

Enjoy a week in sunny Queensland and see a spectacular new production by visionary Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng.

In 2023, he’ll explore Wagner’s legendary tale through a futuristic lens. His global vision imagines a parallel universe where many cultures walk together. Towering, moving digital panels create an immersive virtual world. Astonishing costumes and props imagine an unknown future.

French conductor Philippe Auguin has conducted the Ring Cycle more than a dozen times. He leads a cast of international stars and some of Australia’s most accomplished performers to bring you the memorable music of the Ring Cycle.

Performance dates

CYCLE 1

Das Rheingold
1 December 2023, 7pm

Die Walküre
3 December 2023, 1pm

Siegfried
5 December 2023, 5pm

Götterdämmerung
7 December 2023, 4pm

Cycle 1 is dedicated to Maureen Wheeler AO.

CYCLE 2

Das Rheingold
8 December 2023, 7pm

Die Walküre
10 December 2023, 5pm

Siegfried
12 December 2023, 5pm

Götterdämmerung
14 December 2023, 4pm

Cycle 2 is dedicated to the memory of Dr Lydia and Dr Irvine Hunter.

CYCLE 3

Das Rheingold
15 December 2023, 7pm

Die Walküre
17 December 2023, 5pm

Siegfried
19 December 2023, 5pm

Götterdämmerung
21 December 2023, 1pm

Cycle 3 is dedicated to Hans and Petra Henkel.