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Circa’s Humans is coming to QPAC Playhouse this November!

Created by Yaron Lifschitz, the stage is stripped bare as the vulnerability of a team of highly skilled acrobats is exposed. With incredible strength and integrity they connect each moment seamlessly with the next in a thrilling and heart-stopping performance.   //   Exploring the physical limits of their bodies as they are pushed to the extreme, they question how much we can take as humans. How much weight can we carry? Who can we trust to support our load? They lead us ...

Queensland premiere of Mouthpiece by Kieran Hurley is coming to QPAC!

A cliff. Night. A woman stands on the edge. Her dreams crumble around her. But this ledge belongs to Declan. It is his only safe space. She’s trespassing. They should never have met. Mouthpiece is a bold collision of class, privilege, and power. Libby is a woman who has wasted her opportunities, while Declan is a young man who will never be offered any. He has a story, and she has the voice to tell it… but does she have the right to? When does inspiration become theft?   // ...

Agro Up Late! with Jamie Dunn is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse!

After 30 years in the business, Agro and “the bald man under the table”, Jamie Dunn are back together and live on stage! Hosted by Ben From Brisbane, get ready to stroll down memory lane and hear the naughtiest and funniest Aussie showbiz stories behind an accidental puppet that became an Aussie icon.   //   Agro Up Late! with Jamie Dunn 6 - 11 October 2020 Brisbane Powerhouse www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Circa’s Leviathan is coming to the Brisbane Festival!

Under the direction of Yaron Lifschitz, 36 performers defy gravity as they propel themselves across the stage, tumbling, balancing and soaring together as one.   //   Exploring the massive and unpredictable energies that are unleashed in a civilisation careening toward an unknown fate, Leviathan offers hope in these complex times. Connecting the local with the global, it celebrates what we can achieve when we work together. The dramatic power and extreme skill of ...

West Side Story is coming to Brisbane’s QPAC!

An undisputed and timeless masterpiece, West Side Story features an unforgettable score and songs that have been adored for generations, including “Maria”, “Tonight”, “Somewhere”, “America” and “I Feel Pretty”. This iconic dance musical remains one of the most poignant stage works of the 20th century. This vibrant stage production features Jerome Robbins’ dazzling original choreography, as fresh as it has ever been in this epic staging of one of the greatest love ...

Lorelei is coming to Brisbane this month!

There’s no turning back as jagged rocks and merciless cliffs come into view… and yet, above the sound of torrid water and scrambling men, a song so pure calls through the fog. Legend has it that three sirens – the Lorelei – sit atop the cliffs enchanting sailors with their deadly songs.   //   The Lorelei take no prisoners as the sailors lose focus… and ultimately their lives on the rocks below. But you’ve caught the Lorelei on an odd day. Because today ...

There’s Something About Music is coming to the Brisbane Poserhouse this May!

This romcom movie mixtape celebrates the films that defined the genre and the soundtracks we fell head-over-heels for, including There’s Something About Mary, Notting Hill, My Best Friend’s Wedding, 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty Woman, Jerry Maguire, Sleepless in Seattle, The Bodyguard and more.   //   Fall in love all over again with the world’s most-enduring romantic comedy soundtracks, brought to life by a dream cast of Australian theatre sweethearts ...

Three – Lister, Lane,Shechter coming to Brisbane this April!

THREE represents a series of incredible firsts for Australasian Dance Collective, including our very first mainstage performance under the company’s new name (formerly Expressions Dance Company). Brisbane’s own rising star of the choreographic world, Jack Lister, fuses dance and visual art to create not only a stunning mainstage performance but a unique foyer experience. Lister has also joined the collective as a company dancer, from Queensland Ballet.   //   Me...

The Victorian State Ballet’s Beauty & The Beast is coming to QPAC

The Victorian State Ballet’s Beauty & The Beast is rich with vibrant colour, virtue, sensibility, grace, intrigue and outstanding skill. Don’t miss all your favourite characters come to life, exhilarating solos and pas de deuxs with a cast of leading classical ballet artists from across Australia and abroad.   //   This is classical ballet at its finest! A memorable experience for the whole family. This event includes a meet & greet with the cast after the ...

The Peasant Prince: a tale for all ages

Based on ballet dancer Li Cunxin AO’s inspirational autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince traces the journey of a young boy from rural China who, against all odds, becomes one of the most famous dancers in the world. The charming production stars exceptional young Brisbane-based dancer Hugo Tang from the Queensland Ballet Academy, performing choreography by Paul Boyd (Tall Poppies, The Red Shoes, Tormented Tangos). Conducted by Brett Kelly, The Peasant Prince is an ...