Photography by Sharyn Hall Savoyards' production of Come From Away brings infectious energy and emotion to this story about human kindness and connection enduring in unimaginable circumstances. Come From Away tells the story of a tiny town on the island of Newfoundland, Canada, which hosted 7000 unexpected visitors on September 11, 2001, when planes were... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Curtains (Savoyards Musical Comedy Society)
Curtains 21 September - 5 October 2024 Iona Performing Arts Centre, Wynnum West From the creators of Chicago and Cabaret, Curtains is a hilarious musical theatre parody of whodunnit classics. Savoyards Musical Comedy Society presents this fully staged, live orchestra production showcasing some of Brisbane’s finest performers in a strictly limited season. Intelligent and funny, Curtains is a great night out for music... 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 →
Review: and now we wait (Villanova Players)
Beth Allen and Ashleigh Horsfield, photographed by Christopher Sharman Photography Content note: and now we wait includes mature themes, including references to death and violence. Villanova Players presented Stephanie Clark's dark drama and now we wait at the Ron Hurley Theatre as part of their Villanova Start-Ups initiative, which is designed to help young people... Continue Reading →
Review: Oliver! (Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Inc)
Hannah Davies and Michael Ware as Mrs and Mr Sowerberry with Jeremiah Rees as Oliver. Photographed by Sharyn Hall. Content note: Oliver! contains mature and adult themes, depictions of physical violence, strobe and haze smoke effects, and loud noises. Savoyards has returned to the Iona Performing Arts Centre stage with their production of Lionel Bart’s... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Oliver! (Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Inc)
Priyah Shah as Nancy, Oliver Dobrenov as Artful Dodger, and Jeremiah Rees as Oliver. Photographed by Mark Duffus. Oliver! 18 June - 2 July, 2022. Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum Content note: Oliver! contains mature and adult themes, depictions of physical violence, strobe and haze smoke effects, and loud noises. Discretion is advised for parents... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Little Shop of Horrors (Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Inc)
Little Shop of Horrors 5 - 12 March 2022 Star Theatre, Manly Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical that follows Seymour, a shy and clumsy florist shop worker who accidentally raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the... Continue Reading →
What’s On: School of Rock (Redcliffe Musical Theatre)
Image supplied by Redcliffe Musical Theatre School of Rock 9 - 18 July 2021 Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Redcliffe Musical Theatre present the Queensland community theatre premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical School of Rock at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre this July. Based on the hit movie of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Into The Woods (Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Inc)
Into the Woods 7-14 March 2020 Star Theatre, Manly Tickets: $40 ($30 high school students) For the first time, Savoyards Musical Comedy Society is producing Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to... Continue Reading →
Review: Spring Awakening (Moreton Bay Theatre Company)
Content and trigger warning: Please note that this production contains, and therefore this review refers to, abuse, rape, abortion, incest, suicide, violence, partial nudity, mature themes, and coarse language. This production is not recommended for anyone under fifteen years. Moreton Bay Theatre Company presents Spring Awakening, directed by Pat James with musical direction by Melissa... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Spring Awakening (Moreton Bay Theatre Company)
Spring Awakening 8 - 24 November 2019 NeverLand Theatre, North Lakes A musical interpretation of Frank Wedekind’s 1906 play, intricately tied to the expressionist movement, Spring Awakening is a rock musical telling the story of teenagers discovering the tumult of sexuality. Set in late 19th-century Germany, where grown-ups hold all the cards, headstrong Melchior and... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Ruby Moon (Moreton Bay Theatre Company)
Ruby Moon 30 August - 8 September, 2019 NeverLand Theatre, 5A 4-6 Burke Crescent, North Lakes Tickets: Adult $25; Concession and MBTC members $20 Moreton Bay Theatre Company present Ruby Moon, a riveting Australian play written by Matt Cameron in 2003, directed by Susan O'Toole-Cridland and starring Gary Farmer-Tricket and Sandra Harman. The story revolves... Continue Reading →