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 →
Backstreet Christmas Day 5: Books & Comics
Ever since we were born, I think, my siblings and I have received a book for every occasion: birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. The written (and printed) word is one of the most important things in my life, and bookstores (and comic book stores) are my happy place. If you’re looking for new releases, new copies... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Christmas Putt Putt at Victoria Park
Christmas Putt Putt Until 2 January 2025 Victoria Park Putt Putt Course, Herston Victoria Park's Christmas Putt Putt has returned for another year. It’s a tee-riffic Christmas activity that will have you feeling merry and bright, with festive fairways decked out in bows, bells, and twinkling lights. The fully licensed course will be open from... 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 →
What’s On: Northshore Christmas Boat Parade
Northshore Christmas Boat Parade 18 December 2022 Northshore, Hamilton Seafarers and spectators alike are invited to experience Brisbane’s newest Christmas tradition, the inaugural Northshore Christmas Boat Parade, on Sunday 18 December. The Brisbane River will light up with a glittering cavalcade of illuminated boats, parading the length of Northshore Brisbane to a soundtrack of Christmas classics and merry... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Festive Fresh Twilight Market
Festive Fresh Twilight Market 3-8pm, 22 December 2021 Brisbane MarketPlace, 250 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea Find fresh Christmas ingredients and a range of festive gift ideas, from homewares to handmade goodies, this year at Brisbane MarketPlace! This special twilight market will feature Saturday Fresh Market produce, seafood, meat, deli, and gourmet food stalls, as well as... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Christmas Putt Putt (Victoria Park)
Image supplied by Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt 5 November - 31 December Victoria Park Putt Putt Course, 309 Herston Rd, Herston Tickets: $16-$22 per person, online bookings required Tees the season at Victoria Park! Christmas Putt Putt is back - play your way through spruced-up feature holes including Frosty’s Fairway, Gingerbread Village, Elf City... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Christmas Actually (Little Red Company)
Naomi Price in Christmas Actually. Image supplied Christmas Actually 15 - 23 December 2021 La Boite Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove Click here to read my review of the 2019 production of Little Red Company's Christmas Actually Returning for a record-breaking fourth year, Christmas Actually stars Naomi Price and presents all the hits from beloved holiday... Continue Reading →
What’s On: Symphonic Santa (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Image supplied Symphonic Santa 9:30am, 11am, and 1:30pm, 11 December 2021 Queensland Symphony Orchestra Studio, South Brisbane Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s family Christmas concerts are back, full of cheeky mischief, much merriment and, of course, marvellous music. Written, composed, and arranged by the Orchestra’s Craig Allister Young, Symphonic Santa tells the story of Sneezy the Reindeer and... Continue Reading →
Review: Christmas Actually (The Little Red Company & La Boite)
Christmas is all around at La Boite with their current season of the raucous and touching cabaret-style Christmas Actually by The Little Red Company. Created by Naomi Price and Adam Brunes, the show features all of the songs from the iconic soundtrack of British romcom Love Actually as well as incorporating some of the film's... Continue Reading →