The Fifth Elephant 19 October – 2 November 210 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace In this stage adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett's 1999 novel by Stephen Briggs, Commander Vimes is sent to the icy, Transylvania-like realm of Uberwald to build trade relations with the Dwarf King. But his mission soon takes a turn as he finds... Continue Reading →
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Brisbane Arts Theatre)
Brisbane Arts Theatre bids farewell to its home on Petrie Terrace with a return to its most-performed production: Shakespeare’s fairyland comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Brisbane Arts Theatre has been based at the theatre on Petrie Terrace for 70 years, and this 2024 production is the seventh time they have staged A Midsummer Night's Dream.... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Frankenstein (Brisbane Arts Theatre)
Frankenstein 16 March - 20 April Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace Board the Prometheus, an exploration vessel trapped in the shifting ice of the Northern Pole with an unexpected shipmate brought aboard… a man in pursuit of his own demons and a creature of his own creation. This amateur production follows the story, based on... Continue Reading →
Review: Ebenezer (Brisbane Arts Theatre)
John Grey as Ebenezer Scrooge & Dominic Tennison as the ghost of Jacob Marley Brisbane Arts Theatre present a hearty new retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Tallulah M.E. Grey, with John Grey, who also plays the lead role. We were guided to our seats by an usher holding a... Continue Reading →
Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Brisbane Arts Theatre)
Timothy Buckney as William Barfée Brisbane Arts Theatre present a truly delightful production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with a cast of loveable characters and all-round impressive vocal performances. This production is directed by Natalie Mead, with assistant direction by Amanda Lay and music direction by Emma Parkinson. As the title suggests,... Continue Reading →