Live like a local – explore like a tourist
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 →
The historic Osbourne Hotel (Cnr Ann & Constance Streets) is 153 years young as it reopens its doors in Fortitude Valley. Former names including The Dead Rat, the Rat and Parrot, and Fringe Bar, the venue has returned to its original name by the Fitzgibbons family, who have owned the popular venue for almost four... Continue Reading →
Where? Southpoint Southbank, 275 Grey Street, South Brisbane When? October 10, 2017 We’ve watched the Southpoint complex being constructed over the last little while and were excited to experience what the new Southbank precinct has to offer at the Southpoint Southbank Showcase. Gorgeous cheesecakes from Stone Artisan Bakers From the developers of Emporium, Southpoint is... Continue Reading →
Where? Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre When? Saturday October 7, 1.30pm & 7.30pm I’m a Harry Potter kid from way back (see proof below) - the books and films were an enormous part of my childhood. I waited outside the Target - our town didn’t have a bookstore back then - for the Order of... Continue Reading →
The Treasury Casino courtyard transformed into a little slice of Italy for the "A Taste of Festitalia" event! Where? Spencer Park (42 Newbery St), Newmarket When? Sunday October 8, 10.30am – 7pm Prepare your tastebuds and put on your elastic-waisted pants – Festitalia 2017 is coming! Queensland’s only official Italian Festival returns to Newmarket on... Continue Reading →
Where? Bille Brown Studio, West End When? September 16 – October 8 Nakkiah Lui recontextualises Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play for Australian audiences and the result is a rare and knee-slappingly funny piece of theatre that explores race, culture and identity, as well as the nature of storytelling and theatre. Shari Sebbens as Zoe & Anthony Taufa... Continue Reading →
Vito Bernasconi and Yanela Pinera, photographed by Justin Ridler Queensland Ballet have unveiled their exciting 2018 season – every ballet and every ballet dancer begins with a dream, and QB18 invites audiences to dare to dream along with them. The first production of 2018 will be a brand-new La Bayadère in March, created by Queensland... 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 →
Queensland Symphony Orchestra has launched their 2018 season, and invites you to let yourself go – to explore a world of beautiful music and experience something new. Music Director Alondra de la Parra spoke passionately about the new season and the ways in which QSO will be breaking new ground while still enjoying old... 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 →
Where? City – 1/144 Edward Street South Bank – 1/271 Grey Street It seems I’ve been hearing about Neil Perry’s Burger Project since it finally came to Brisbane – first in South Bank, now also on Edward Street. Finally, time to test it out! I am a fairly avid burger lover, and being a... Continue Reading →
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