Desiree Frahn as Ellen, photographed by Billie Wilson-Coffey Eucalyptus – The Opera made its world premiere as part of Brisbane Festival, adapted from Murray Bail’s Miles Franklin Award-winning Australian Gothic novel. Ellen has been raised by her protective father, Holland, on a large property in New South Wales. Alongside his only child, Holland has dedicated... Continue Reading →
Review: Limbo – The Return (Strut & Fret and Brisbane Festival)
The opening night of Limbo - The Return and The West End Electric, photographed by Camilo Hernandez Strut & Fret have christened their new permanent entertainment venue, The West End Electric theatre, with Limbo – The Return as part of Brisbane Festival. A new iteration of their award-winning variety show, it's full of feathers, fire,... Continue Reading →
What’s On: 10 Reasons (VOX Productions)
10 Reasons 19 September 2024 PIP Theatre, Milton For one night only, 10 Reasons showcases and celebrates the talent of Brisbane's female creative community, with 10 female performers bringing to life 10 one-acts of 10 minutes each. 10 Reasons will star Virginia Gray, Stephanie O’Shea, Nicky Whichelow, Peta Townend, Kailan Tyler-Moss, Lara Hinton, Traci Sumpter,... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Run The River
Run The River 24 August 2024 Northshore Brisbane Run The River, a scenic celebration of Brisbane road running, makes its debut at Northshore Brisbane with five events on Saturday 24 August. Run The River’s signature Half-Marathon challenges runners to put their best feet forward on a 21.1km track along the breezy Brisbane River, passing iconic city landmarks. Individual runners... Continue Reading →
Review: Horizon (Playlab Theatre)
Julian Curtis and Ashlee Lollback as Cole and Sky. Imagery supplied by Playlab Theatre. Review of preview performance, 31 July 2024 A contemporary Australian Gothic play by Maxine Mellor, Horizon sees young couple Sky and Cole hitting the highway. Sky is on vacation from her high-stress legal job; Cole is returning to his family home... Continue Reading →
Review: The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (Musica Viva Australia)
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, conducted by Daniel Hyde. Photographed by James Grant. The sublime voices of the Choir of King’s College came from Cambridge to QPAC as part of their national tour. In their most characteristic formation, the choir accompanied by an organ, the performance was conducted by Director of Music Daniel Hyde.... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Mx Burlesque Queensland State Finals
Mx Burlesque Queensland State Final 13 July 2024 The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba Doors at 6pm, event start at 7pm. This event is for patrons aged 18+ Feathers will fly as drama, sensuality, wit, and talent collide at the Mx Burlesque Queensland State Finals. Dazzling performers will throw their sparkles into the ring and battle for... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Tartuffe (Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble)
Tartuffe 12 - 28 July 2024 PIP Theatre, Milton “You see him as a saint. I’m way less awed; In fact, I see right through him. He’s a fraud!” First performed and then speedily banned in 1664, Molière’s Tartuffe is a satirical exploration of greed, seduction, piety, and deception. This July, the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Queensland Garden Expo 2024
Queensland Garden Expo 2024 4 - 7 July 2024 Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour. Entry is free for children aged 15 and under The Queensland Garden Expo, a horticultural staple in Australia for four decades, is gearing up for its 40th anniversary celebration with an extended four-day event. The Nambour Showgrounds will once again host... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Scaredy House (Counterpilot & Metro Arts)
Image credit: Sean Dowling Scaredy House 19 - 29 June 2024 Metro Arts, West Village, West End Something is going bump in the night - but this time it could be us?! Set to send shivers down your spine and spark imaginations, Scaredy House is a fun, immersive theatrical experience that invites young audiences to... Continue Reading →
Review: Blue (La Boite Theatre)
Thomas Weatherall in Blue, photographed by Farley Ward / Shutterstorm Photography Following a successful premiere season at Sydney's Belvoir Street Theatre in 2023, Thomas Weatherall has brought his affecting one-person show to Brisbane audiences in La Boite's Roundhouse Theatre. Blue is the story of Mark, a young man who has had wave after wave of... Continue Reading →
Review: Esmé Quartet
Esmé Quartet, photographed by Tony McDonough Touring Australia for the first time, Berlin-based string ensemble Esmé Quartet made their Brisbane debut with a concert that revolved thematically around youth and passion, performed for one night only at the Conservatorium Theatre in South Bank. This is the ninth year of the Esmé Quartet, which is comprised... Continue Reading →