Unconditional is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse this August!
House. Dog. Coffee machine. Joint bank accounts.
Work. Routine. Drift. Crisis.
Intimate, poetic and de-centering, Unconditional weaves a compelling tapestry of a queer relationship between a man who identifies as gay and a person whose identity evolves during their marriage… starting as “he”, but now transitioning to “she”, which destablises their union, their belief systems, and their politics.
Each playwright writes for one character in subjective monologue, duelling ...
World Press Photo Exhibition takes Flight at Brisbane Powerhouse this July and August!
Showing from Saturday 29 July to Sunday 20 August, the 2023 Exhibition invites viewers to step outside the news cycle and think critically about important global topics.
The Exhibition explores themes including climate crisis, community and war’s impact on civilians while demonstrating the importance of press photography around the world.
Brisbane Powerhouse CEO/AD Kate Gould is excited to see the much - loved exhibition return to the iconic arts venue.
“We love bringing ...
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 ...
Be the Ocean – Festival of Tibet is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse!
Festival of Tibet welcomes back its long-standing friend, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra to perform alongside Tibetan Grammy-nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal.
Traditional Tibetan songs and Tenzin's spirited storytelling are enriched by the powerful string sounds of Camerata's quintet.
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The concert is a beautiful intersection of a long-term friendship – both artistic and personal – between Tenzin and Camerata cellist Katherine Philp.
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Ásgeir is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse this June!
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, Ásgeir has spent the time between his record-breaking debut album (now celebrating its 10th anniversary) and today pushing the boundaries of his textured, thoughtful brand of folk-pop. He released his fourth studio album, Time On My Hands, in October via One Little Independent Records and shared a new single this month, ‘Dan Nos Rêves’ (In Our Dreams), a collaboration with French singer Clou.
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At only 20 years ...
Stop, drop and LOL: Brisbane Comedy Festival is back in a big way for 2023!
Tickets are on sale now for more than 350 gigs by over 110 comedians, including an influx of major international acts alongside returning fan favourites, with more shows announced today.
Visiting headliners include international comedy master Danny Bhoy, Northern Ireland comedy colossus Micky Bartlett, Malaysian mischief-maker Jason Leong, Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, Glasgow’s funniest millennial Larry Dean, dishevelled prince of the keyboard David O’Doherty, award-winning ...
The Box Show is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse this April!
The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world, plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten.
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Night Feast is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse this March!
Set within a temporary village of Queensland fretwork, Cantonese lacquer and luminous neon, a selection of Brisbane’s top chefs will feature their signature dishes.
The culinary feast is paired with a menu of immersive art interventions, light installations and performance.
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The first of what will become a biannual event, Night Feast follows the seasons with Night Feast – Autumn each March and Night Feast – Spring each October.
Night Feast is a non-pr...
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse!
This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.
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The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage ...
Pat Malone’s Magic Garden is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse next month!
Pat Malone’s Magic Garden is a fun-fuelled exploration of creativity for families. Fusing Physical Theatre, Circus and Dance with a good old fashioned ‘Aussie yarn’ this is a colourful and iconic piece about the nature of reality and the power of imagination.
Follow Pat Malone, a Mythical Creature Researcher, on a very unique journey, as he shares his research into Autonomous Imaginary Species, or A.I.S. These are creatures that begin in the imagination, and then become real, ...
