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Urinetown: The Musical 5 - 27 May 2023 (every Friday and Saturday) Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh "I know it's not the best name, but don't let that put you off. It's just a town, like any other, except for the name, of course," says Little Sally Two Shoes, one of Urinetown’s narrators.... Continue Reading →
SHE 3 - 13 May 2023 New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, West End Content warning: There may be mentions of suicide, self-harm, adult content, mild coarse language. Recommended for audiences aged 15+. What’s going on with women’s mental health in the wake of the pandemic, the #metoo movement, floods, fires, wars, a divided political scene,... Continue Reading →
Tegan Braithwaite performs in Perfect World. Image supplied. Theatreroo’s "serious political comedy" Perfect World was a musical revue about the geopolitical events that have shaped the first two decades of the twenty-first century, focusing specifically on war and climate change. Written by Clarry Evans and Denny Lawrence, and directed by Lawrence, Perfect World initially premiered... Continue Reading →
Umberto Clerici conducts Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane Chamber Choir in Beethoven's ninth symphony, photographed by Sarah Marshall Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s first Maestro concert of the year, and their first with Umberto Clerici formally appointed as Chief Conductor, Ode to Joy had three performances at the QPAC Concert Hall. Featuring a program of Beethoven and... Continue Reading →
Perfect World 13 - 15 April 2023 PIP Theatre, Milton Perfect World is a political revue that follows a stalwart young female activist (played by Tegan Braithwaite) as she takes on two US presidents, two UK Prime Ministers, and the German Chancellor in her mission to save the planet. Created by Clarry Evans & Denny Lawrence, and... Continue Reading →
Francis McMahon and Jesse Richardson as Robert and John, photographed by Fraser Smith Content warning: Strong coarse language, reference to self harm Ad Astra have opened their 2023 season with David Mamet's comedy A Life in the Theatre, directed by Pierce Gordon with Assistant Director Caitlin Hill. A punchy two-handed comedy that focuses on the... Continue Reading →
Owen Salomé (far right) and the Brisbane Tango Orchestra perform at the Old Museum, photographed by Alex Jamieson Brisbane Tango Orchestra presented a unique and engaging afternoon of music at the Old Museum, performing a concert of original compositions by Owen Salomé with the composer himself as a guest soloist. Salomé and the Brisbane Tango... Continue Reading →
Brenda Sullivan, Kate Travers, and Ashley Carter, photographed by Peter Wallis Symphony Under the Stars 25 March 2023 Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane City Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) will present a free, hour-long outdoor concert at the Roma Street Parklands this March, featuring the full symphony orchestra on stage led by renowned conductor Richard Davis, performing well known... Continue Reading →
Hayd'n Seek 16 March 2023 Old Museum, Fortitude Valley Renowned for their imaginative, vibrant programming and inspired combinations of instruments, Ensemble Trivium presents the first concert of its 2023 season in the intimate and relaxed ambience of Brisbane’s iconic Old Museum - attendees can enjoy a glass of wine pre and post-performance, and stay afterwards... Continue Reading →
Anything Goes 3 – 25 March 2023 (every Friday and Saturday) Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh In Cole Porter's Tony-winning musical romp across the Atlantic, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes all destiny needs is a little... Continue Reading →
Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici conducts Queensland Symphony Orchestra, photographed by Peter Wallis Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s first Music on Sundays concert of 2023, Dance Around the World, was an exciting and energetic collection of dance pieces, from classical ballet to waltzes, folk dance, and tango, at the QPAC Concert Hall, under the baton of new Chief... Continue Reading →
Umberto Clerici conducts Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Joy and Sorrow at the QSO Studio, photographed by Sarah Marshall Queensland Symphony Orchestra opened their 2023 season, and their new Up Close series, with Joy and Sorrow at the QSO Studio in South Bank. This intimate chamber concert also marked the first public performance of QSO Chief... Continue Reading →
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