Review: Pictures at an Exhibition: Musical Vignettes (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)

Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Northey. Photographed by Peter Wallis. Queensland Symphony Orchestra transported its audience from concert hall to art gallery with Pictures at an Exhibition: Musical Vignettes, conducted by Benjamin Northey. In addition to the titular work by Modest Mussorgsky, the Maestro concert also included Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Overture from May Night and... Continue Reading →

4 May 2021 0

What’s On: Taming of the Shrew (Queensland Theatre)

Image supplied by Queensland Theatre Taming of the Shrew 8 May - 5 June 2021 Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane Two sisters. One wants to marry, one doesn’t. What could possibly go wrong? Queensland Theatre will transplant Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew to an Italian silent film set in their upcoming season. Suitors are... Continue Reading →

2 May 2021 0

Trent Dalton, Tim McGarry, and Boy Swallows Universe (Queensland Theatre)

As part of the launch of Queensland Theatre’s 2020 Season, I spoke with Trent Dalton, author of bestselling novel Boy Swallows Universe, and Tim McGarry, who is adapting the novel for the stage. Boy Swallows Universe is set in Brisbane in the 80s, and it has a very distinct sense of place and time. How... Continue Reading →

26 Apr 2021 2

What’s On: Are You Lonesome Tonight (Opera Queensland)

Are You Lonesome Tonight Opera Queensland Regional Tour 4 May – 25 June Regional locations (see full list below) Opera Queensland has partnered with Beef Australia to premiere its genre-crossing new production, Are You Lonesome Tonight, in almost 30 regional and remote Queensland communities through May and June. The seven-week season traverses more than 7000km, making it the... Continue Reading →

26 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: MELT Festival of Queer Arts and Culture

Brisbane Powerhouse MELT Festival Beauty Pageant, Friday, June 28, 2019. Picture: Renae Droop/RDW Photography. MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture 20–30 May 2021 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm From solidarity through storytelling to confetti-covered cabaret, MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture has torn the wrapping off a spectacular program of events and performances for... Continue Reading →

25 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: Mental Illness Is Not A Crime (Haus of Beaver Productions)

Mental Illness Is Not A Crime 7-8 May 2021 Elements Collective, Fortitude Valley Please note that this production is for patrons aged 18+ Award-winning speculative fiction author and performance artist Claire Fitzpatrick debuts her live interactive show at Anywhere Festival 2021, presented by Haus of Beaver Productions. Mental Illness Is Not A Crime is a... Continue Reading →

23 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: Sex, Lies & Betrayal – Memoirs of a Hollywood Star (JTM Productions)

Image supplied by JTM Productions Sex, Lies & Betrayal - Memoirs of a Hollywood Star Thursday 6th May 7.30pm & Sunday 9th May 7.30pm | The Old Museum, Bowen Hills Friday 7th May 8.30pm & Saturday 8th May 9.30pm | Elements Collective, Fortitude Valley Saturday 8th May 7.00pm | Method Art Collective, Brendale Please note that this production is for patrons... Continue Reading →

20 Apr 2021 0

Big Fork Theatre Fundraiser: Make Brisbane Comedy Accessible

Local comedy institution and not-for-profit Big Fork Theatre has launched a fundraising effort to help make their new venue fully accessible for audiences and performers. Every donation over $2 is tax deductible and, with the help of the Plus1 Program, every donation will be maximised through dollar-for dollar fund-matching. After producing weekly sold out shows in... Continue Reading →

19 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: Paniyiri Greek Festival

Paniyiri Greek Festival 22-23 May 2021 Online and at The Greek Club, South Brisbane In 2021 the 45th Paniyiri Greek Festival will be celebrated over the weekend of May 22 and 23 within The Greek Club precinct and online, a program combining real, virtual, and livestreamed experiences that will deliver the essence of Queensland’s favourite cultural... Continue Reading →

19 Apr 2021 0

Launch of the Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ)

Australian Vocal Ensemble (L-R) David Greco, Katie Noonan, Fiona Campbell, and Andrew Goodwin. Image supplied. On Saturday evening we attended the launch of new acapella quartet the Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) at the Queensland Conservatorium theatre - a gorgeous 80-minute concert including the world premiere of an array of new works inspired by the poetry... Continue Reading →

12 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: Ngale Sisters exhibition (Mitchell Fine Art)

Imagery supplied by Mitchell Fine Art Ngale Sisters - Polly, Kathleen & Angelina 7 April - 8 May 2021 Mitchell Fine Art Gallery, Fortitude Valley Soft pastel hues and multiple layers of colourings form the common thread in an Aboriginal art exhibition by the dynamic artistic sister trio Polly, Kathleen, and Angelina Ngale. Created between 2008 and... Continue Reading →

12 Apr 2021 0

What’s On: Northshore Adventure Day

Northshore Adventure Day 16 April 2021, 11:00am - 4:00pm Riverlife, Naval Stores, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Kangaroo Point The action-packed Northshore Adventure Pass unlocks a full day of outdoor adventure activities at Riverlife Brisbane for kids aged 8-16. Rotating through kayaking, rollerblading, outdoor laser tag and one mystery activity, the day will be full to the... Continue Reading →

12 Apr 2021 0