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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with national, state and local governments prohibiting large group gatherings, Marvel Universe LIVE! scheduled to tour the Brisbane Entertainment Centre from April 11-13, 2020 has been cancelled. All tickets purchased through Ticketek will receive a... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Content and trigger warning: This production contains or refers to, and therefore this review refers to, sexual harassment and abuse, rape, paedophilia, homophobic and ableist slurs, mature themes, and coarse language. The Drama Merchant presents The 8 Reindeer Monologues, a dark Christmas drama with moments of humour by Jeff Goode. The play is presented in... Continue Reading →
A new Australian opera cabaret, a great Australian musical, a story of profound love and a visually dazzling classic are the centrepiece of Opera Queensland’s Season 2020. The vibrant program is anchored by four main stage productions, complemented by a new Concert Series, a regional tour of 2019’s hit production of Tosca and expanded education and community... Continue Reading →
Christmas is all around at La Boite with their current season of the raucous and touching cabaret-style Christmas Actually by The Little Red Company. Created by Naomi Price and Adam Brunes, the show features all of the songs from the iconic soundtrack of British romcom Love Actually as well as incorporating some of the film's... Continue Reading →
Brisbane’s contemporary dance company have unveiled not only a new season, but a new name and new company artists as well. After 35 years as Expressions Dance Company, the Brisbane-based ensemble will now be known as Australian Dance Collective, Artistic Director Amy Hollingsworth announced at the launch of the 2020 season, with a focus on... Continue Reading →
The 8 Reindeer Monologues 28 November 2019 - 7 December 2019 Preece House, Nerang, Gold Coast. Content warning: Please note that this play contains adult themes, including rape and sexual abuse, and coarse language. This show is for adults only. Scandal erupts at The North Pole when one of Santa's eight reindeer accuses him of... Continue Reading →
Matrix is a collaboration between Expressions Dance Company and Beijing Dance / LDTX, an enthralling double bill of contemporary dance works by acclaimed choreographers Stephanie Lake and MA Bo. Created in only five weeks during a creative development in China, Matrix is performed by the twenty dancers of the two company ensembles, including guest dancer... Continue Reading →
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