Joanna Nash as Velma Kelly, Joshua Moore as Billy Flynn, and Heidi Enchelmaier as Roxie Hart. Photographed by Chris Thomas. Where? Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum. When? September 29 - October 13 Savoyards, Brisbane’s oldest continuously running musical theatre company, is bringing a new production of CHICAGO to the stage this September and October. Directed by... Continue Reading →
What’s On: The Ballad of Rosie Quinn (Republic of Song)
Where?Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church St, Fortitude Valley. When? August 31 – September 1 (7pm & 8.30pm) and September 2 (7pm only). Following a sold out run at Anywhere Theatre Festival earlier this year (you can read my full review of that performance here), Republic of Song brings their haunting tale of a... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Soloists and Spontaneity (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Alondra de la Parra conducts the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, photographed by Peter Wallis. Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Alondra de la Parra, and 2018 Artist in Residence Sergio Tiempo thrilled audiences with their incredible passion and artistry in Soloists and Spontaneity, part of QSO’s Maestro series. Dr Simon Perry of the University of Queensland gave... Continue Reading →
GIVEAWAY: Brisbane Writers Festival
Brisbane Writers Festival 2018 will be held from 6 – 9 September, with a line-up of over 150 internationally renowned writers, thinkers, and opinion makers considering this year’s theme: what does the world need now? With the Festival fast approaching, Backstreet Brisbane has a day pass to give away to one lucky reader --... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Jasper Jones (Queensland Theatre)
Nicholas Denton and Melanie Zanetti. Imagery via Kath Rose & Associates. Where? Playhouse Theatre, QPAC When? 28 July – August 18 Part regional coming-of-age story and part gothic mystery, Queensland Theatre’s Jasper Jones has hit the Playhouse Theatre. Adapted from Craig Silvey’s classic Australian novel by Kate Mulvany and directed by Queensland Theatre’s Artistic Director... Continue Reading →