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Cast of Black is the New White, photographed by Prudence Upton Where? Playhouse Theatre, QPAC When? Feb 1 – Feb 17 As responding artist Benjamin Law writes in his programme note, “Romantic comedy is the whitest movie genre of all time…race matters, especially when yours is excluded from civic life, politics, and the arts. And... Continue Reading →
Where?QPAC’s Lyric Theatre When?Until February 4, 2018 …here we go again! Following a sold-out national premiere season in Canberra, the party of the year is happening now at QPAC as Mamma Mia hits the stage, and you’re invited. Be transported to Donna Sheridan’s whitewashed, bougainvillea-draped taverna on a serene Greek island…with the serenity interrupted... Continue Reading →
Where? Concert Hall, QPAC When? October 14, 2017 Globally-acclaimed pianist Piers Lane joined Queensland Symphony Orchestra on the Concert Hall stage to celebrate 40 years since his first performance with QSO. London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane’s lists of achievements are a mile long – his discography of over 50 CDS, the many positions he... Continue Reading →
Low Clouds creator Niz Jabour. Photographed by Thomas Manton-Williams. Where? Diane Cilento Studio, West End When? August 30 – September 2 (4 shows only) Low Clouds is the third iteration of The Rain Project, first performed by Iraqi artists in Baghdad in 2014, and then an Australian presentation at La Boite Theatre, Brisbane, in... Continue Reading →
Queensland Theatre has launched their 2018 season, renewing their commitment to Queenslanders and their stories, as well as bringing world premieres and exclusive shows to audiences across the state. The 2017 season, the company’s first under the Artistic Directorship of Sam Strong, has seen record high season ticket sales, as well as the largest... Continue Reading →
Where? Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts When? August 9-19 The marriage of Gertrude and Claudius. L to R: Caroline Dunphy, Thomas Hutchins, Polly Sara. Photos (C) Morgan Roberts Photography. All that lives must die Danger Ensemble’s The Hamlet Apocalypse is chaotic, messy, raw-edged and imperfect. You should go and see it. The premise of... Continue Reading →
Jimi with his mother Agnes (L) and grandmother Petharie (R) Where? Bille Brown Studio, West End When? July 22 – August 13 “The past must exist in the present to create the future. We are not a dying culture…life without culture is life without life.” Deeply touching and thoroughly entertaining, My Name Is Jimi is... Continue Reading →
Winner of the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award, which allows three finalists to be paid to develop their work with industry professionals, Michele Lee’s Ricemakes its world premiere with Queensland Theatre Company. Set against the corporate background of an Australian rice company, the play centres around two women – the “Indian Princess” Nisha (Kristy Best) who... Continue Reading →
Another breathtaking opening night from the Royal Ballet! Thanks to QPAC, we were able to see the incredible debut of The Winter’s Tale. Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon to music by Joby Talbot, the ballet was presented as a co-production with the National Ballet of Canada. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra brilliantly performed Talbot’s atmospheric score, conducted... Continue Reading →
We were so excited to be able to attend opening night of this special season (thanks, QPAC!). Performing in Australia for the first time in fifteen years, the Royal Ballet was always going to be spectacular. Wayne McGregor is well-known across the world for his contemporary choreography, often integrated with film and visual art, and... Continue Reading →
Jason Klarwein was dynamic as Will Drummond, despite regular interludes that bordered on dramaturgy lectures. Queensland Theatre Company, co-presenting with Perth's Black Swan Theatre Company, brings the work of former Artistic Director Michael Gow to the QPAC Playhouse. Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas story of a different kind, dealing with... Continue Reading →
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