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Dead Puppet Society’s The Wider Earth is coming to The Princess Theatre this February

Join the twenty-two year old Darwin on HMS Beagle’s daring voyage to the far side of the world and discover the gripping story behind one of the most important discoveries in history.   //   An ensemble cast, remarkable puppetry, cinematic projections and an original score by Lior and Tony Buchen all combine to bring to life uncharted landscapes and incredible creatures in this highly ambitious theatrical event. Nominated for a Olivier Award and 2x Helpmann Awards...

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is coming to QPAC next month!

It’s Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge is counting down the seconds until the silliness of the season passes. Deeply entrenched in his own misery, Scrooge receives a visit from four ghosts who whisk him away on a journey through Christmases past, present and future. Here, he revisits fragments of his life and is faced with a number of choices. Redemption is his for the taking – but is Old Scrooge capable of changing his ways before it’s too late?   //   Complete ...

Sherlock Holmes is coming to QPAC!

Inspired by the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle, this highly anticipated new Australian work comes to life on stage with veteran performer Hugh Parker as Sherlock Holmes, one of the most legendary characters of literature and screen. Journey back to 221B Baker Street with Holmes, Watson, Adler and Moriarty, as this fast-paced dramatic thriller explodes onto the Playhouse stage, with extraordinary staging and projections.   //   Overview: 1890’s London - renowned ...

PAW Patrol® Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Aussie tour announced!

In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+, Mayor Goodway is getting everything ship-shape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure. Over land and on the high seas, the pups set out to find the treasure for Mayor ...

An American in Paris is coming to Brisbane this January!

Hailed as a tour de force for its inventive choreography, the four-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical tells the entrancing story of a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl, set against the iconic backdrop of the most romantic city in the world. Inspired by the Academy Award®-winning MGM film, acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings the enchantment and magic of Paris alive on stage with popular songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including “I ...

Bite Club: The Xmas Edition is coming to The Princess Theatre!

Australia’s infamous theatre thugs and carnie queens are serving up their signature concoction of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy in a silly, sassy and sexy showcase. Sahara and her rollcall of Brisbane's maven muso's team up with the Briefs boys and throw down an arty party like no other. We’ve checked twice and this show is definitely on the naughty list.   //   If your holiday season is in need of a good dose of art, spirit and decadence, this fabulously ...

Circa’s Humans 2.0 is coming to QPAC

Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?   //   This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and ...

Australia’s queen of comedy Celeste Barber is coming to Brisbane!

Australia's Queen of Comedy is bored of being stuck at home, and you best believe she's ready to hit the road again. Her brand-new tour Fine, Thanks is headed to QPAC. Let's be honest, Celeste has had nothing but time to write, refine and then re-refine Fine, Thanks. "I've been stuck inside staring at a wall for the best part of two years, so trust me when I say I'm ready to pack a suitcase, reacquaint myself with what the inside of a plane looks like and get back on stage," Celeste ...

There’s Something About Music is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse!

Back by overwhelming popular demand, this fuzzy feel-good smash celebrates the films that defined the rom-com 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, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Legally Blonde 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 sweeth...

Bowies down Brunswick returns this November!

The evening commences at Netherworld, with the group making its way up Brunswick St to Marquee Bar, and ending at Bloodhound Bar with a David Bowie Party! FROM 5PM - Kristian Fletcher is encouraging fans to gather at Netherworld dressed in anything David Bowie-themed - whether it be a costume, a lightning bolt on your face or Bowie shirt. Make a donation to Cancer Council and participate in the BOWIES DOWN BRUNSWICK charity walk which leaves Netherworld at 5.30PM.   // ...