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Sydney Dance Company returns to Brisbane with a monumental double bill, Twofold!

Twofold is a monumental double bill featuring the return of Rafael Bonachela’s beloved IMPERMENANCE alongside new work, LOVE LOCK by renowned choreographer, Melanie Lane who brought the critically acclaimed WOOF to the stage in 2019. IMPERMENANCE A visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, Rafael Bonachela’s critically-acclaimed IMPERMENANCE features an evocative score by Grammy Award-winning Bryce Dessner, performed live on stage by the ...

Lighting the Dark is coming to the Brisbane Festival this September!

Chris, the embodiment of love itself, emanates compassion, transcending limitations and inviting us all into his radiant embrace. Yet, amidst his rich internal landscape of dreams and boundless imagination, the world often fails to see beyond the cover of the book — a book that if we dared to open, would reveal radical inspiration, creative brilliance, hope and love.   //   Inspired by Chris’ real-life heroes Banksy, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Lighting the Dark ...

Bobby Fox ready for some summer lovin’ in Brisbane with Grease the Musical!

Bobby will be joining the beloved Patti Newton as Miss Lynch and singing superstar Marcia Hines as Teen Angel and in the hit musical, which is playing for a limited four-week season in Brisbane with no extension possible. Bobby Fox is an Irish born Australian actor who originated the role of Franki Valli in the Australian production of Jersey Boys, which he performed over 850 times. He is a four-time World Irish Dance Champion and toured with dance productions Riverdance, Dancing on ...

Volcano is coming to the Brisbane Festival!

The multi-award-winning Volcano invites audiences into a voyeuristic journey played out across four performances full of surprise and intrigue. A serialised live performance miniseries spanning four 45-minute episodes, Volcano crosses the boundaries of experimental theatre, contemporary dance and psychological sci-fi thriller. Existing in a liminal space, a living room in disrepair, a room without a door, two characters recreate the greatest hits of old lives: a night at a rave, a ...

Private View is coming to the Brisbane Festival this September!

Private View invites audiences to become voyeurs; to observe people in their domestic spaces and discover their romantic dreams and hidden desires.   //     Haunting melodies from Carla Lippis are deeply intertwined within the work and serve as the heartbeat of each scene, underscoring the dancers’ stories and intensifying their emotional resonance. Private View breaks down societal myths and misinformation and sets the viewer on a path to twist their ...

Final Brisbane Performances announced for Wicked due to enormous demand!

Recently celebrating 20 years since its premiere on Broadway, WICKED remains one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world with over 67 million people worldwide having seen this spectacular phenomenon. Winner of over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards® and six Drama Desk Awards, WICKED is “A complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think” (USA Today). WICKED Australia ...

Mx Burlesque is coming to The Princess Theatre this July!

Watch feathers fly as the Queensland State Finalists dazzle at Mx Burlesque.   //   This unforgettable evening offers a glittering night of glamour and competition, where the best of the best throw their sparkles into the ring, vying for the prestigious title of Mx Burlesque QLD 2024. This isn’t just a competition—it's a spectacle of drama, sensuality, wit and talent. Mx Burlesque 13 July 2024 The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba, Brisbane www.theprincessth...

Brisbane Festival 2024 reveals a world-class program of global premieres, iconic artists and dazzling productions!

The fifth program from Artistic Director Louise Bezzina invites audiences to experience the pinnacle of artistry with world premieres, Australian exclusives, Queensland commissions and Brisbane spotlights taking centre stage across 23 days. Brisbane Festival’s 2024 program will unite, inspire and empower people across 1000+ performances staged in the city’s premier arts venues, unique landmarks and close-knit communities. The eclectic and electrifying toast of Europe, Jean Paul ...

Possum Magic is coming to Brisbane this July!

Lovingly adapted by Monkey Baa Ar8s8c Director Eva Di Cesare and Co-Founder Sandra Eldridge, Possum Magic is directed by Eldridge and features Sarah Greenwood, Teale Howie, Josh Virgona and Sarah Woods. Audiences meet Grandma Poss, who loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink; she makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures but being invisible ...

Hallelujah! Brisbane to be blessed with the Sister Act Musical!

In the biggest role of her career to date, Casey Donovan will lead the cast in as Deloris Van Cartier, the role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the hit film. Joining Casey in donning the habit will be the much-loved Genevieve Lemon in the role of Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as choir leader Sister Mary Lazarus. Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found ...