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Jemma Rix as Elsa, photographed by Lisa Tomasetti. Frozen From 10 February 2022 QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Bank From the producers of Aladdin, The Lion King and Mary Poppins, the much-anticipated Brisbane season of the hit Broadway musical Frozen will open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in February 2022, following successful seasons in... Continue Reading →
Still from The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson Brisbane International Film Festival 21 - 31 October 2021 Various locations, Brisbane Discover new joys, connect with classics, and celebrate a world of memorable cinema at the 27th Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). BIFF presents a Brisbane-wide program of international festival favourites, dazzling Australian content,... Continue Reading →
Images supplied by Mitchell Fine Art Odyssey 6 October - 6 November 2021 Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley Odyssey is Stewart MacFarlane’s first Australian exhibition since 2018, three years in the making and impacted by the changing world and restrictions to global travel. It has been a time defined by experiences fraught with adversity, discomfort,... Continue Reading →
Away 25 October – 13 November 2021 Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove La Boite Theatre will stage a a 35th anniversary recreation of Michael Gow's Away, directed by Daniel Evans, as their final mainstage production for 2021. Set in 1967 against the backdrop of an Australia recovering from the Vietnam War, three families pack their cars for... Continue Reading →
Return to the Dirt 16 October - 6 November 2021 Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane Winner of the Queensland Premier's Drama Award 2020-21, Return to the Dirt is a warm, funny and surprising play based on playwright Steve Pirie’s year spent working at a Toowoomba funeral home. Guided by Steve himself in the role of The... Continue Reading →
Image supplied Little Gay Day 2021 3 October 2021 The Wickham Hotel, 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley Little Gay Day will take over The Wickham Hotel on Sunday October 3 from 4pm until late, headlined by Sahara Beck as well as showcasing local talent. Donations on entry will support Diverse Voices, a local LGBTQIA+ charity... Continue Reading →
Imagery supplied Virtual Green Heart Fair 20 - 26 September 2021 Online, and in pop-up locations The virtual Green Heart Fair, delivered by Brisbane Sustainability Agency on behalf of Brisbane City Council, will provide online eco-advice and free native plant pop-ups! Across the week, residents can head online to learn more about the Green Heart... Continue Reading →
Imagery supplied Van Gogh Alive From 29 October Northshore, Hamilton Tickets from $45 adults / $30 children Grande Experiences presents Van Gogh Alive, a large-scale, multi-sensory experience that gives visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves into Van Gogh’s artistry and venture into his world. From start to finish, visitors are surrounded by a vibrant... Continue Reading →
Imagery supplied Eastern Promises 17 September, 7:00pm & 18 September, 2:00pm Opera Queensland Studio, South Bank Hosted in the Opera Queensland Studio as part of their popular Studio Series, soprano Alexandra Flood and classical pianist Alex Raineri will explore the influence of middle and far eastern melody on the western classical music tradition in their new... Continue Reading →
Imagery supplied Halloween Putt Putt at Victoria Park 17 September – 31 October, open 6am – 10pm daily Victoria Park Putt Putt Course, 309 Herston Rd, Herston Tickets: $16-$22 per person, online bookings required Following the success of their Christmas and Candyland Putt Putt course transformations, Victoria Park has created an eerie-sistable Halloween-themed putt putt... Continue Reading →
Liliana Macarone as Romeo and Sarah Doyle as Juliet. Image Credit: Benjamin Prindable Photography. Celebrating their 20th birthday in 2021, Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble returns to the Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre with their first full production of Romeo & Juliet. Directed by QSE Artistic Director Rob Pensalfini, who also played Friar Lawrence, and starring Liliana Macarone... Continue Reading →
Wynnum Fringe Festival 16 – 21 November 2021 Various locations in Wynnum After a successful inaugural festival in 2020, Wynnum Fringe returns to the bayside – bigger and bolder than before – with a star-studded lineup of local, national, and international acts across six days. With an expanded programme of free and ticketed events, Wynnum Fringe 2021 will... Continue Reading →
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