King Tut’s Curse and the “Truth” about Ancient Egypt
Who owns the “truth” about the past? Today’s power struggle between scientific and sensational interpretations of ancient Egypt began with the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb a century ago. In recently rediscovered private letters, psychics and tabloid journalists challenged Howard Carter’s authority with dire warnings about the supernatural vengeance that awaited him. The invention of “King Tut’s Curse” reveals the eccentric personalities and toxic rivalries that gave birth ...
BrisAsia 2025 returns for the Lunar New Year!
Symbolising wisdom, rebirth and new beginnings, this festival will ignite your imagination with an extraordinary fusion of tradition and modern creativity.
Brisbane will come to life with more than 25 activities and events over 10 spectacular days filled with unmissable street performances, awe-inspiring contemporary art, K-Pop showcases, street cars, live music and dazzling displays of traditional and contemporary dance.
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Asia Pacific Triennial Cinema – Future Visions
Throughout cinematic history, ‘the future’ has served as a rich playground for filmmakers to explore the imagined, the taboo and the unknown. Today, anthropocentric concerns, including the accelerated rate of climate change, increased migration, and the rapid pace of technological development, have catapulted concerns about the future of the environment, culture and identity into the present, raising questions about the legacies of humankind.
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Grease the Musical Theatre Review
The visual production is solid and emphasizes the participants' song and dance moves, which they duly deliver. The intro images quietly playing before things get underway really set the tone. Their low-res look is matched by a drive-in theatre from the fifties content, which is a perfect fit. And really, who doesn’t want to visit the snack bar?
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The cast’s physical talents are on full display from the start, and the segments featuring the full cast are infect...
Asia Pacific Triennial Cinema – Kamila Andini
Her stories draw from Indonesian art traditions including costume, dance and theatre regularly focussing on women navigating cultural restrictions and expectations. Her films masterfully explore the narrative through nuanced relationships between parents and children, husband and wife, siblings and young love.
Andini has found acclaim at many of the world’s leading international film festivals – including Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo and Busan.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela are coming to QPAC this April 2025!
This renowned Mexican duo, Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero, have earned global acclaim for their dazzling performances and genre-bending sound. From humble beginnings as buskers on Dublin’s Grafton Street, Rodrigo y Gabriela rapidly became an international sensation, known for their virtuosic skill and passion for live performance. Their most recent work, Mettavolution, won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2020, solidifying their place in the global music ...
Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live is coming to QPAC March 2025!
Now, the world is asking: “What’s next?” following his departure from the Haas team at the end of 2023.
Hot off the release of his new book, Unfiltered, Guenther takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest racing circuits. Through this unique lens, he guides us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the heart of high-stakes motor racing, sharing an unobstructed view of the pressures and exhilaration of high-speed competition.
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Special Gala Preview Screening of Anora is coming to Angelika Film Centre!
Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch.
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Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
Gala Preview Screening - Anora
Angelika Film Centre, Brisbane
Friday 13th of December at 7:00pm
www.angelikacinemas.com.au
Best of Burlesque Battle at MX Burlesque Masters this January!
This bi-annual extravaganza is a celebration of excellence, showcasing previous title holders who have not only dazzled on stage but also contributed significantly to the burlesque community and industry.
Be mesmerised by performances that push the boundaries of burlesque artistry, featuring masters who have refined their craft to perfection. These performers are more than just winners; they are innovators, educators, and leaders who have shaped the burlesque world through their except...
Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Brisbane June 2025!
This award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production has been received with standing ovations, rave reviews and stars all round since it opened in Sydney. Here is what critics have to say about this unmissable production:
🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Praise be! This Jesus Chris Superstar rocks … Spectacular. Passionate, creative and immensely impressive” – Time Out
🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Jesus Christ Superstar feels as powerful, relevant and exhilarating as ever” - Limelig...
