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From over 220 entries for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2020–21 and three finalists announced earlier this year, Brisbane writer Steve Pirie has been announced the winner with Return to the Dirt, a powerful and gently humorous meditation on what it means to die in the 21st century and what a final act of love... Continue Reading →
Play Club: The Turquoise Elephant by Stephen Carleton Tuesday 23 June, 7.30pm Via Zoom webinar Tickets: Free, bookings required Queensland Theatre’s Play Club continues with the live reading of The Turquoise Elephant by Stephen Carleton (Bastard Territory) over Zoom webinar, a “shockingly black, black, black political farce" that is "urgent, contemporary and perilously close to being... Continue Reading →
Queensland Theatre’s Play Club Reading: Mr Bailey’s Minder by Debra Oswald Tuesday 12 May, 8pm Hosted on Zoom webinar “We believe theatre should be open, even when it’s closed, and so Queensland Theatre is going digital. Through our Quality Time with QT program we are inviting our supporters to join us behind the curtain for play... Continue Reading →
Begotten: The Radio Play From May 16 Listen or watch online at the Minola Theatre website Join Minola Theatre for an opening night listening party on Saturday the 16th May as they present Begotten: The Radio Play. Dim the lights, crack a bottle, and let's listen together from our own cosy homes. Click here to... Continue Reading →
The Radioplay Hour Streamed The Fat Man in Murder is the Medium 30 March - 18 April Listen or watch online here on The Drama Merchant website Use your device to tune in to entertainment from days past The Radioplay Hour’s second show of the year is "The Fat Man in Murder is the Medium". In... Continue Reading →
PLEASE NOTE: The season of American Song at QUT Gardens Theatre has been cancelled due to the limits on non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more persons. Ticket holders should have now received an email with further information, and can phone QTIX on 136 246 if they have any questions. To keep up to date... Continue Reading →
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current health concerns and restrictions related to COVID-19, the Rolling Thunder Vietnam 2020 tour of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney has been postponed. Visit the Rolling Thunder Vietnam website for the full statement. Rolling Thunder Vietnam March 18-19, QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane March 21, The Star, Gold Coast Rolling Thunder... Continue Reading →
The Neighbourhood 8-29 February Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove An intimate story-telling experience that transports audiences across countries, borders, and oceans in search of a home Presented by La Boite & Multicultural Australia, in association with Empire Theatres, The Neighbourhood is a companion piece to La Boite’s critically acclaimed 2017 offering The Village. The work tracks seven... Continue Reading →
Emerald City 8 - 29 February, 2020 Playhouse Theatre, QPAC Auslan Interpreted Mon 17 Feb, 6:30pm | Audio Described Sat 29 Feb, 2pm Queensland Theatre and Melbourne Theatre Company’s co-production of David Williamson’s Emerald City, directed by outgoing Artistic Director Sam Strong, will open Queensland Theatre’s 50th season in 2020, which also marks Williamson’s 50th... Continue Reading →
Brisbane Immersive Ensemble have turned their expertise for site-specific performance to The Stores building at Brisbane Powerhouse with The Midsummer Carnival, transforming it into a mystical forest and carnival fairground to serve as the backdrop for their rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A Midsummer Night’s Dream focuses on four Athenian lovers -... Continue Reading →
Minola Theatre and Corporation Theatre presented Love Triangle: An evening of one-act plays for one performance only at the Ron Hurley Theatre on January 25, showcasing an ensemble of local talent across three pieces of theatre written in 1913, 2008, and 2019. Helmed by the directors of the two theatre companies, Love Triangle explored themes... Continue Reading →
The 8 Reindeer Monologues 28 November 2019 - 7 December 2019 Preece House, Nerang, Gold Coast. Content warning: Please note that this play contains adult themes, including rape and sexual abuse, and coarse language. This show is for adults only. Scandal erupts at The North Pole when one of Santa's eight reindeer accuses him of... Continue Reading →
