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Queensland Garden Expo 2024 4 - 7 July 2024 Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour. Entry is free for children aged 15 and under The Queensland Garden Expo, a horticultural staple in Australia for four decades, is gearing up for its 40th anniversary celebration with an extended four-day event. The Nambour Showgrounds will once again host... Continue Reading →
Plied & Prejudice From 14 June 2024 The Shed, Dock C, Northshore Brisbane Plied and Prejudice is an 80-minute romp through Jane Austen's beloved classic, as it was never intended. Five actors take on the challenge of portraying 20 characters, all while navigating the chaos that ensues when one of them imbibes five shots of... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Sean Dowling Scaredy House 19 - 29 June 2024 Metro Arts, West Village, West End Something is going bump in the night - but this time it could be us?! Set to send shivers down your spine and spark imaginations, Scaredy House is a fun, immersive theatrical experience that invites young audiences to... Continue Reading →
Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 5 - 19 June (Films) 19 June - 3 July (TV Series) Streaming online for free, registration required The Japanese Film Festival Online returns for its third year, offering a dynamic line-up of Japanese cinema and television series, free for streaming right across Australia and with subtitles available in up... Continue Reading →
Equus 7 - 15 June 2024 Holy Trinity Church Hall The X Collective presents Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning masterpiece, following the journey of psychiatrist Martin Dysart as he unravels the enigmatic story of Alan Strang, a young man who commits a shocking and violent act against six horses. As Dysart delves deeper into Alan's troubled... Continue Reading →
Reading the Other 4 - 29 June 2024 Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley Idris Murphy returns to Mitchell Fine Art with an exhibition of paintings that capture the essence of the Australian landscape. A Sydney-based artist, Murphy has been at the forefront of Australian landscape painting for over four decades. His artwork is characterized by a deep engagement... Continue Reading →
A Small Day Out June 14 & 15 (2 performances only) Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point When two people find themselves on their own in the park, an unexpected adventure unfolds… A hilarious and uplifting new production from Brisbane's Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc, A Small Day Out will run for two performances only this... Continue Reading →
Prospect Terrace 6 - 22 June 2024 PIP Theatre, Milton Set in a quirky Queenslander in the heart of Brisbane’s Red Hill, 'Prospect Terrace' hilariously delves into a dysfunctional family's chaos as they navigate aging parents, looming inheritances, and a beloved family home. With sharp wit, Pepper faces off against her cantankerous father, meddlesome sister,... Continue Reading →
Head Over Heels ensemble Ally Hickey, Jaya Fisher-Smith, Bella Gordon, Chloe Kiloh, Sam Caruana, and Nathaniel Savy, photographed by Brit Creative. Head Over Heels 31 May - 1 June 2024 Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305 Groundbreaking queer musical comedy Head Over Heels will premiere in Ipswich for a limited season.A bold,... Continue Reading →
Merrily We Roll Along 16 May - 8 June 2024 Ad Astra, Fortitude Valley Ad Astra presents Merrily We Roll Along, a 1981 American musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth. Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Marnie Vaughn Dance24 22 May - 1 June 2024 Metro Arts, West Village, West End A celebration of dance and creativity, Dance24 is set to take centre stage over two weeks at Metro Arts. The event serves as a testament to the transformative power of dance, igniting inspiration and connection among industry professionals,... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Daniel Boud Blue 16 May - 1 June 2024 La Boite Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove A poignant exploration of the complexities of growing up, written and performed by Logie and AACTA award winner Thomas Weatherall, Blue debuts at La Boite Theatre following its successful premiere season at Belvoir Street Theatre as part of Sydney... Continue Reading →
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