Dangerous Liaisons — Queensland Ballet

Before there was 'Cruel Intentions', there was this 18th century French tale.
Sarah Ward
March 18, 2019

Overview

In the upper echelons of society, two rivals and ex-lovers weave a wicked web of seduction, setting their sights on an innocent in their midst. Throw in Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, add a few tracks by Placebo and The Verve, and you've got one of the big hits of two decades ago — but before there was Cruel Intentions, there was Dangerous Liaisons.

Actually, before this story hit the big screen in multiple guises, it was an 18th century French novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, telling the tale of the scheming Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. The original text has inspired Queensland Ballet's version, as interpreted into dance by choreographer (and QB's Artistic Associate) Liam Scarlett. Prepare for matters of the heart, many a manipulative ploy and the breathtakingly delicate movement that can only come with this particular art form.

If you're a 90s teen with a soft spot for this narrative, the timing couldn't be better — Cruel Intentions turns 20 this month. Or, perhaps you're just keen on sultry dance productions. Either way, Dangerous Liaisons steams up the QPAC Playhouse from Friday, March 22 to Saturday, April 6.

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