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Set Me On Fire 24 July - 2 August 2024 Backdock Arts, 102 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley “When I hear your name, it feels like I’ve been set on fire all over again. With a matchstick made of anxiety, some what-could-have-beens, and a tiny bit of resentment. But there is also warmth, a lot of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Kate Hood and Philip Quast as Ani and Eddie, photographed by Morgan Roberts The phrase "cost of living" is inescapable at the moment, but that wasn't the case when Martyna Majok's play Cost of Living premiered in 2016. Co-directed by Priscilla Jackman and Dan Daw, who also stars in the work as John, Queensland Theatre... Continue Reading →
Disney Off Ice August 16 - September 1 Studio1, Yeerongpilly The rumours are true...he's back! This August, Observatory Theatre will present the highly anticipated Disney Off Ice, an absurd lampoon that imagines the infamous urban legend of Walt Disney's cryonic freezing. After decades frozen in the cryonic tank, Disney is feeling refreshed and ready to make... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Plied & Prejudice From 14 June 2024 The Shed, Dock C, Northshore Brisbane Plied and Prejudice is an 80-minute romp through Jane Austen's beloved classic, as it was never intended. Five actors take on the challenge of portraying 20 characters, all while navigating the chaos that ensues when one of them imbibes five shots of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 5 - 19 June (Films) 19 June - 3 July (TV Series) Streaming online for free, registration required The Japanese Film Festival Online returns for its third year, offering a dynamic line-up of Japanese cinema and television series, free for streaming right across Australia and with subtitles available in up... Continue Reading →
Equus 7 - 15 June 2024 Holy Trinity Church Hall The X Collective presents Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning masterpiece, following the journey of psychiatrist Martin Dysart as he unravels the enigmatic story of Alan Strang, a young man who commits a shocking and violent act against six horses. As Dysart delves deeper into Alan's troubled... Continue Reading →
Reading the Other 4 - 29 June 2024 Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley Idris Murphy returns to Mitchell Fine Art with an exhibition of paintings that capture the essence of the Australian landscape. A Sydney-based artist, Murphy has been at the forefront of Australian landscape painting for over four decades. His artwork is characterized by a deep engagement... Continue Reading →
Karin Schaupp performs with Camerata, photographed by Alex Jamieson Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra collaborated with classical guitarist Karin Schaupp for Serenade, a strings concert that showcased contemporary Australian work, brought new perspectives to classics, and highlighted emerging Brisbane artists, all threaded through with serenades by Dvořák. Dvořák's Serenade for Strings was sprinkled throughout, beginning... Continue Reading →
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