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Opera Queensland gets playful with Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte

Greek Maestra Zoe Zeniodi returns to Brisbane to lead the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the cast of six and a chorus of eight in the production directed by Opera Queensland CEO & Artistic Director Patrick Nolan. Opera Queensland’s Così fan tutte features a cast of leading Australian singers, comprised of Samantha Clarke as Fiorgiligi, Anna Dowsley as Dorabella, Jeremy Kleeman as Guglielmo and Brenton Spiteri as Ferrando, three of whom are returning from seasons in London to be a ...

Chicago set to Sizzle at QPAC in Brisbane from January 2024!

CHICAGO will play at Crown Theatre, Perth from November, the Lyric Theatre QPAC from January 2024 and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from March 2024. The longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history, this scorching hot masterpiece includes a glittering score that includes All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, who last week was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards, Fred Ebb ...

The Australian Ballet Present Jewels Live in Cinema at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo!

Join the Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo on Thursday, 6 July at 7.15pm for a night of Ballet with a glass of sparkling on arrival to compliment the sparkle of JEWELS - The Australian Ballet’s Live Screening. George Balanchine’s JEWELS is a three-part ballet celebrating his vision of three jewels. Visually and thematically structured around the motifs of Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds, the piece explores the idea of movement radiating from the body through each specific jewel.   // ...

Joyful, joyful! The Little Red Company’s Sister Act Homage Returns to Brisbane!

Created by hit - makers Naomi Price and Adam Brunes, the Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves ‘sequel’ reunites original cast member Prinnie Stevens, Angela Fabian, Irena Lysiuk and Alisha Todd and a celestial creative team that includes Queensland fashion icon Gail Sorronda (costumes), multi award - winner Jason Glenwright (lighting) and the aurally - blessed Geoff McGahan (sound). Director Naomi Price said Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves honoured the films’ ground - breaking ...

Children of the Black Skirt is coming to Christ Church next month!

Evocative and poetic Children of the Black Skirt is a beautifully crafted theatre experience that has enthralled audiences across the country since it was first performed twenty years ago. Stylistically, Children of the Black Skirt is a gothic fairytale and in the classic tradition of Australian Gothic Theatre, it recounts the dislocation of the Australian psyche, its unresolved tensions with its landscape, its bush panic and the stories of its lost children - abandoned, forgotten, stolen...

Paul McDermott +1: Blood Orange returns to Queensland this month!

Australian comedy legend Paul McDermott has been fighting tyranny, injustice, and ennui for over 40 years, armed only with comedy and a pretty voice. Together with Tasmanian born musical director, guitarist, and comrade, Glenn Moorehouse, PAUL MCDERMOTT + 1: BLOOD ORANGE brings a mix of Paul’s angelic choir boy vocals with Glenn’s signature vitriolic incision for an unmissable evening of fervour and delight.   //   Queenslanders can marvel in their dynamic and ...

Possum Magic is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse this June!

The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story is back to celebrate its 40th birthday! Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book Possum Magic has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings paper and ink to life with a beautiful original soundscape, puppetry, animation and stage magic!   //   From pumpkin scones in Brisbane to Minties in Melbourne, follow Grandma Poss and Hush as they travel around Australia to find the ...

From My Homeland by Camerata is coming to Brisbane and Toowoomba!

On 25 & 26 May, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra will present an all-Australian music program full of heartfelt and mesmerising music. Camerata will intertwine works from esteemed Australian composers Margaret Sutherland, Frederick Septimus Kelly, Brenda Gifford, Cameron Patrick, and William Barton and Véronique Serret, in an expressive and heartfelt performance for chamber orchestra. These evocative works conjure vivid Australian soundscapes and the universal stories ...

Dancers and drones partner up in pioneering new ADC work!

Brisbane-based ADC makes history with the ground-breaking production where drones are choreographed using movement patterns to mirror human emotions and personalities. Conceived by ADC Artistic Director Amy Hollingsworth, Lucie In the Sky blends art and technology in an exploration of what it means to be human. “Contemporary dance and technology push boundaries and connect people. I wanted to explore this through not only melding drones and dancers but, ultimately, humanising the ...

MAMMA MIA! The Musical is returning to Brisbane this August!

Featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen”, “Voulez Vous”, “S.O.S” and “Take a Chance On Me”, the iconic songs you know and love are guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles at QPAC once again. //   A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! The Musical is a fabulous night out for all ages! Seen and loved by over 65 million people around the world, this smash hit phenomenon is your ticket to join the party of a lifetim...