Groundbreaking work by Everybody Now! wins national award!
Roller Coaster premiered on the Gold Coast in 2023 with the support of commissioning partners Bleach Festival and HOTA Home of the Arts, where Everybody NOW! are based as a resident ‘home’ company.
Created over two years, with over 70 free community creative workshops, performances and rehearsals, this innovative arts project brought together an award-winning artistic team, alongside hundreds of roller skaters from across South East Queensland.
The outcome was a fierce, tender ...
AACTA Festival 2024: Where Aussie screen magic takes centre stage on the Gold Coast!
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) proudly announces the debut of the AACTA Festival, a four-day celebration of Australia's vibrant screen industry, that promises an immersive experience for all, from industry professionals to film enthusiasts, school-leavers, families, and aspiring creatives – the Festival, including the AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group, will be hosted at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) from February 8-11, 2024.
With more than 70 events on ...
Club Vegas – the Spectacle is coming to The Star Gold Coast this October!
Club Vegas – The Spectacle promises to immerse audiences in a world of unsurpassed entertainment, as 22 singers, dancers, illusionists, aerialists and multi-talented performers seduce them with their jaw dropping skills, in award winning million-dollar costumes, alongside mind blowing staging including a show-stopping glittering 15-foot motorized Stiletto!
The incredible cast will share the glittering spotlight with master illusionist (Sam Powers) and dynamic singers (Jonathan Guthri...
The Rocky Horror Show is coming to the Gold Coast this September!
A brand-new Australian production has kicked off global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N’ Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023.
Written and created by Richard O’Brien, The Rocky Horror Show has become one of the world’s favourite musicals and the only contemporary rock musical to celebrate 50 years on stage.
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Seen by over 30 million people worldwide, performed in over 30 countries, on every continent ...
The Legends of Pop Art, a world exclusive exhibition, only on the Gold Coast!
In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia.
Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us - transforming the everyday into the extraordinary.
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Comedian James Veitch is returning to Australia!
James has filmed a TED Talk which went on to become the fastest ever to reach over ten million views. Currently at 52.4m views and climbing, the talk sees James narrate an hilarious exchange with an email spammer who offered to cut him in on a hot deal.
The former Apple Store Genius brings us Tentative, a brand-new show, full of even more pranks, scams and emails.
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“Gleefully, brazenly cheeky” (The Scotsman), the YouTube star and best-selling author delivers ...
Rolling Thunder Vietnam back by popular demand in 2020
The powerful production, comprising brilliant songs, stunning video footage and an emotive story, has become one of the most talked about musical and theatrical events since its world premiere in 2014. It is a vibrant and stirring show with humanity and heart. The Director of the Australian War Memorial, Dr Brendan Nelson, is Patron of the Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour in 2020.
“The show brings to life stories of courage, endurance, sacrifice and love in the context of the Vietnam ...
Russian Resurrection Film Festival returns with rambunctious comedies, riotous action and retrospective classics!
The 2019 Festival will screen 16 brand new features and three retrospective classics across Perth (25-30 October), Brisbane (5-13 November), Canberra(6-10 November), Sydney (7-17 November), Melbourne (8-17 November), Gold Coast (9-10 November) & Adelaide (14-17 November).
“We’re thrilled to bring you the best Russian cinema of 2019! This year’s program features the distinctive perspectives of Russian filmmakers, showcasing both seasoned cinematic legends and the voices of ...
The star studded Hair the Musical to open at HOTA in just a few weeks!
HAIR, which also stars Queenslanders Matthew Manahan in the role of Claude and Angelique Cassimatis (Priscilla/Saturday Night Fever) as oxygen-conscious Jeanie, has already performed in Perth and Geelong to rave reviews and will head to Wyong, Wollongong and Sydney before concluding with two shows on the Gold Coast, on October 11 and October 12.
HOTA’s Outdoor Stage provides the unique opportunity for the audience to experience the iconic tunes of HAIR (including Aquarius, Let the Sun ...
HOTA to welcome HAIR direct from the Sydney Opera House in Queensland exclusive!
HOTA is the exclusive home of HAIR in Queensland and follows an opening launch program for the Outdoor Stage last year which featured exclusive performances by acclaimed artists Tim Minchin, Laurie Andersonand Neil Finn.
Two shows will be performed on the HOTA Outdoor Stage on Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12, with the pre-sale wait list at www.hota.com.au/theatre/hair. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9am, May 15.
HAIR will be produced by David M. Hawkins (Liza ...
