What’s On: Wynnum Wonderland

Image credit: Nigel Hallett Brisbane’s bayside is set to sparkle a little brighter this Christmas with the arrival of Wynnum Wonderland – a brand-new celebration of music, comedy, cabaret and circus transforming Bay Terrace into a joyful hub of festive entertainment. From the creative team behind Wynnum Fringe, this new festive spectacular from Tom Oliver Productions, Trigger Happy Productions and Head First Acrobats serves up the same trademark mix of world-class talent and local charm. From cheeky cabaret... Continue Reading →

4 Dec 2025 0

What’s On: In Bed with Rebel (Rebel Star, PIP Theatre, Melt Festival)

In Bed with Rebel 29-31 October 2025 PIP Theatre, Milton Maganjin’s resident “Diva of Queer Cabaret”, “Camp John Waters Blow Job Queen” and “Unparalleled comic genius”(The Advertiser) Rebel Star, invites audiences to an intimate theatrical experience with In Bed With Rebel, as part of this year’s Melt Festival at PIP Theatre. Across three nights, Rebel... Continue Reading →

17 Oct 2025 0

What’s On: Traumageddon: The One-Man Musical (JD Jephson, PIP Theatre & Melt Festival)

Traumageddon: The One-Man Musical 25 October & 8 November 2025 PIP Theatre, Milton One man. One mic. One massive musical meltdown. Following a darkly triumphant debut at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, JD Jephson—The Gold Coast’s premier queer Māori adopted autistic cabaret prophet—returns with a fresh horror: music. Armed with the voice of a... Continue Reading →

17 Oct 2025 0

What’s On: Blanc de Blanc Encore (Strut & Fret)

Image credit: Prudence Upton Blanc de Blanc Encore From 21 November (previews from 14 November) The West End Electric, West End Strut & Fret are thrilled to bring their cheeky circus cabaret, Blanc de Blanc Encore, to Brisbane’s bespoke new theatre and bar The West End Electric. Creative Director Scott Maidment toured the original Blanc de... Continue Reading →

17 Nov 2024 0

Review: Limbo – The Return (Strut & Fret and Brisbane Festival)

The opening night of Limbo - The Return and The West End Electric, photographed by Camilo Hernandez Strut & Fret have christened their new permanent entertainment venue, The West End Electric theatre, with Limbo – The Return as part of Brisbane Festival. A new iteration of their award-winning variety show, it's full of feathers, fire,... Continue Reading →

19 Sep 2024 0

What’s On: Mx Burlesque Queensland State Finals

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 →

12 Jul 2024 0

Review: Triple Threat: A Cabaret (Laura Fois Productions)

(L to R) Renee Kwok, Laura Fois, and Ro van Rensburg perform Triple Threat Triple Threat brings together three sensational singers for a charming cabaret about connection and communication across cultural and linguistic differences. Performed as part of PIP Theatre’s inaugural Toucan Club, a month-long festival of cabaret and live arts at their Milton theatre,... Continue Reading →

28 Nov 2023 0

What’s On: Triple Threat – A Cabaret (Laura Fois Productions & PIP Theatre)

Triple Threat - A Cabaret 23 & 30 November, 9 & 21 December 2023 PIP Theatre, Milton Presented as part of PIP Theatre's upcoming Toucan Club, Laura Fois' second full-length cabaret Triple Threat promises to be an explosion of comedy, music and passion across horizons. Triple Threat is a fast one-hour comical progression where "three... Continue Reading →

3 Nov 2023 0

Review: Party Ghost (Double Take, Cluster Arts, Brisbane Festival & Metro Arts)

Olivia Porter and Jarred Dewey in Party Ghost. Image credit: Carnival Cinema Circus artists Jarred Dewey and Olivia Porter performed their award-winning show Party Ghost, which was a ghoulishly good time, at Metro Arts as part of Brisbane Festival 2023. Directed by Nicci Wilks, Party Ghost incorporated elements of dance, drag, cabaret, circus, and comedy... Continue Reading →

17 Oct 2023 0

What’s On: Queensland Cabaret Festival 2023

Queensland Cabaret Festival 24 March - 16 April 2023 Multiple venues including Judith Wright Arts Centre, Metro Arts, and the Old Museum Queensland Cabaret Festival 2023 (Cabfest ’23) asks you to take one step beyond, into the intimate sphere of the brilliant, the bright, the beautiful, and the bewildering. Theatre and music collide in this... Continue Reading →

28 Feb 2023 0

Review: String: an odd evening with Tyrone and Lesley

Tyrone (David Megarrity) and Lesley (Samuel Vincent), photographed by Luke Monsour, Bulimba Studios Presented for one night only at Metro Arts as part of Queensland Cabaret Festival 2022, String: an odd evening with Tyrone and Lesley saw the titular double bass and ukulele duo perform songs from their upcoming seventh album, String, for the first... Continue Reading →

17 Mar 2022 3

What’s On: String: an odd evening with Tyrone and Lesley

Image supplied String: an odd evening with Tyrone and Lesley 12 March 2022 New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, West End Unwinding as a cross between a concert and slide night, Tyrone and Lesley will make your heartstrings ring as they string together 20 years of hits and premiere songs from their new recording String. Tyrone and... Continue Reading →

17 Feb 2022 2