Live like a local – explore like a tourist
A rainbow of memories from this year - I saw over 60 shows in 2019, from big openings to backyard performances, through comedy, musicals, dance, theatre, music, and (for the first time) opera. It's been an incredible year in Brisbane performing arts and the calibre of shows has been high, so this list was a... Continue Reading →
Marvel Universe LIVE! 11-13 April 2020 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Tickets: From $56 After successful sold-out tours across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to Australia for the first time ever, touring Australia’s main cities from March to April 2020. Immersive video projection and cutting-edge special effects will captivate and... Continue Reading →
The Baedeker Speakeasy: A 20s New Year's Eve Party Baedeker Wine Bar, 111 Constance St, Fortitude Valley 8:30pm, 31 December, 2019 Swing into the roaring 20’s with Brisbane Immersive Ensemble this New Year’s Eve in a dazzling, lavish underworld speakeasy where the champagne flows and the jazz band swings. For one night only, from the... Continue Reading →
Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble continued their commitment to supporting new Queensland works of theatre in presenting a staged reading of The Tragedy of Socrates, a play in development by playwright, musician, and QSE Core Ensemble actor Silvan Rus. Five years after the surrender of ancient Athens in the cataclysmic Peloponnesian War, Athenian philosopher Socrates is charged... Continue Reading →
The Radioplay Hour: A Christmas Carol Bankfoot House, Sunshine Coast - 13 December Gold Coast Little Theatre, Southport - 18 December Preece House, Nerang - 20 & 21 December. Charles Dickens' holiday classic comes to life as a 'live' 1940s radio broadcast, complete with a vintage commercial, costumes, a little audience participation, and the magic... Continue Reading →
If you’ve followed along with 12 Days of Christmas at Backstreet Brisbane – thank you! Supporting local means a lot to me and it’s great to see so many others with the same enthusiasm. The twelfth and final day of Backstreet Brisbane’s 12 Days of Christmas is for when you need a last minute gift... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite types of gifts to receive is an experience – Brisbane has some incredible things to see and do, so see below for some season tickets and subscription packages that will keep giving all year long. Queensland Museum & Science Centre A great gift for adventurous minds young or old – annual membership... Continue Reading →
There’s always plenty of champagne and six packs in our family fridge for Christmas (and usually heaps left over for New Year’s celebrations) but here are some local tipples you might like to bring home to the family this year. Cheers! Newstead Brewing Co 85 Doggett St, Newstead & 67 Castlemaine St, Milton Beginning in... Continue Reading →
Queensland Symphony Orchestra farewelled outgoing Music Director Alondra de la Parra and 2019 Artist in Residence Paul Lewis in a spectacular concert that showcased the best of both. In an exciting first for Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the concert was also livestreamed globally via Facebook and to venues across the state, reaching a potential audience of... Continue Reading →
For art you can eat off, drink from, or hang on the walls to admire every day, look no further than the brilliant Brisbane artists below! Bonnie Hislop Shop 5 California Lane, Fortitude Valley A Brisbane-based creative with a focus on ceramics, Bonnie creates functional works of art which are meticulously hand built and painted... Continue Reading →
Locally made gifts and goodies for the children in your family, whether they be two-legged, four-legged, or otherwise! Works at Play A small family business based in Brisbane, Works at Play was started by Early Childhood Teacher and mum of 3 Melissa, who is passionate about children learning through play and started building play furniture... Continue Reading →
Australia’s first Oche is now open in Fortitude Valley, turning the ol’ pub game of darts into a modern social experience with electronic scoring and dartboards with built-in games, a superstar chef, a dedication to local produce and pours, plus an outdoor terrace and two bars. The spacious venue is designed to welcome up to... Continue Reading →
