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Image credit: Sam Scoufos Pride & Prejudice 22 February - 9 March 2025 Playhouse Theatre, QPAC Pride & Prejudice, the mother of all romantic comedies, sashays onto the stage in a landmark debut for Queensland Theatre’s 2025 Season across two huge venues. The dazzling adaptation of the sumptuous Jane Austen classic is fiercely funny, fiercely... Continue Reading →
Observatory Theatre Founder and Creative Producer Lachlan Driscoll announces the 2025 season, photographed by Lucy Rayner-Toy Observatory Theatre has announced their 2025 season, including two mainstage productions and two new works in development through their Telescope New Writing program, which commissions up-and-coming playwrights to make their big, bold and ambitious concepts a reality on stage.... Continue Reading →
Macbeth 6 – 22 March 2025 La Boite Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove The prophets who once hailed Macbeth, foretelling his rise to power, have lingered in the shadows for too long. Now, the Weird Sisters step out from the wings and take centre stage. In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the Witches—whose cryptic prophecies drive Macbeth... Continue Reading →
Evil Dead: The Musical EvilCorp Horror Maze, 226 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley 31 January - 9 March 2025 Ghostlight Theatre Co. will present the Queensland premiere production of Evil Dead: The Musical, an immersive experience in the heart of the EvilCorp Horror Maze. Based on the Evil Dead franchise, this rock musical by George Reinblatt,... Continue Reading →
Mx Burlesque Masters 18 January 2025 The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba Please note that this event is 18+ Step into a world of glittering allure and extraordinary talent at the inaugural Mx Burlesque Masters. This bi-annual extravaganza will be a celebration of excellence, showcasing previous title holders who have also contributed significantly to the burlesque community... Continue Reading →
Australian Open 8 - 18 January 2025 PIP Theatre, Milton PIP Theatre launches its 2025 season with 7th Floor Theatre’s production of Angus Cameron’s Australian Open. This sharp and fast-paced exploration of wits and relationships will take centre court starring Sandro Colarelli, Lisa Hickey, Whitney Duff, Tye Shepherd and Jackson Paul. It’s Felix’s 31st birthday, but all his parents... Continue Reading →
Casey Donovan and Genevieve Lemon in Sister Act the Musical, photographed by Benny Capp Sister Act the Musical From 8 February 2025 Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Bank The most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act will debut in Brisbane led by Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, the role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the hit... Continue Reading →
William Barton performing with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Katharina Wincor. Photographed by Darren Thomas. Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Dreams & Stories concert brought together an interesting range of pieces and composers, from guest soloist William Barton to John Williams, Sculthorpe, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky. Part of the orchestra’s Music on Sundays series, Dreams & Stories was... Continue Reading →
Christmas Actually 10 - 15 December 2024 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm Naomi Price and a sparkling cast of Australian music theatre sweethearts unite to deliver all the hits from beloved holiday classic Love Actually, wrapped up with comedy and charm. Relive the magic musical moments from your favourite festive film including songs by Mariah Carey,... Continue Reading →
Christmas Putt Putt Until 2 January 2025 Victoria Park Putt Putt Course, Herston Victoria Park's Christmas Putt Putt has returned for another year. It’s a tee-riffic Christmas activity that will have you feeling merry and bright, with festive fairways decked out in bows, bells, and twinkling lights. The fully licensed course will be open from... Continue Reading →
Alex Raineri, photographed by Trish Dean How did the Brisbane Music Festival (BMF) begin, and how has it evolved? BMF began in 2018, this is the seventh season in 2024! It began as a way to focus all of my curatorial ideas. I’m passionate about commissioning new works and collaborating with both performers and composers.... Continue Reading →
Brisbane Music Festival (BMF)'s seventh year has spanned August 10 + 23-25, October 25-27 and will continue from December 13-15. Tickets are $25 for all performances at FourthWall Arts on Queen Street, Brisbane City, and the programme features 21 events by more than 30 creatives, including 11 world premieres and 13 Australian premieres. Read more... Continue Reading →
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