QPAC

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

On Sale Fri 3 July 11:00 AM

$79 - $169 *

* A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.

1 hour 50 minutes

including interval, subject to change without notice

What connects revolutionaries, dictators, Bob Dylan and Beyonce?

Join renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard as she brings her treasure trove of lively stories, curious facts, and ancient gossip to the stage in An Evening with Mary Beard: Talking Classics.

You may ask: “What’s exciting about a piece of bread 4,000 years old? Or some pots of paint abandoned in the eruption at Pompeii? Why should we be bothered with the distant past anyway? What’s the point?”, and Mary answers!

The life, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome have something to offer everyone, and the bestselling author of SPQR and Emperor of Rome has made a career of refusing to let the ancient world stay ancient.

In celebration of her latest book Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old, Mary will be appearing in conversation with some very special guest hosts, and invites you to ask your burning questions, because The Classics are best explored through talking.

Talking Classics will be available at the event, and copies will be signed by Mary Beard after the show.

Add a signed copy of Mary Beard’s Talking Classics to your cart for $36.99 and collect on the night. You are responsible for collecting your pre-purchased book; books will not be posted. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

The Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Groups 6+

Great discounts available for groups of 6+.

Must purchase 6+ tickets, for the same performance and within the same transaction. Select “Groups 6+” in your basket from the drop-down option. Valid in Premium, A & B-Reserves.