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Cirque Nouvelle’ – A New Evolution of Circus is Touring Queensland in July!

Following a sell-out regional tour in April 2024, the internationally acclaimed all-star cast of Cirque Nouvelle is back, ready to present a truly unique and versatile production. This multitalented lineup of world-class circus performers combines acrobatics, juggling, aerial artistry, and Cyr wheel talents into an unforgettable theatrical experience. At the heart of the show is a quirky ringmaster, Edwardo, struggling with a fear common to us all—change. Through dazzling performances ...

Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular is coming to Brisbane this month!

Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. The Australian production will feature a company of famous Les Mis stars and brilliant new ones led by Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly sharing the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden sharing the role of Javert. Joining them are Matt Lucas and Marina Prior as The Thénardiers, Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine, Jac Yarrow as ...

It’s time to saddle up and venture beyond the stars – LASSÙ Cosmic Cabaret is coming to Queensland!

Audiences across the state can expect a thrilling, risqué circus experience that blends modern spectacle with traditional artistry all performed in a stunning bespoke big top creating an intimate and exhilarating environment where they can witness every daring feat up close. “Climb aboard the rocket ship – you will love the journey” – Scenestr Seventh-generation circus performer and producer, Merrik Ashton, grew up surrounded by the unique lifestyle of circus performers, and ...

Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica are coming to Queensland Theatre this month!

Odd couples don’t come much odder than Gary and Monica in this comedic gem from national treasure David Williamson, where double Gold Logie-winner Georgie Parker (Home and Away) and Glenn Hazeldine (Colin From Accounts) reprise their performances 15 years after its debut. When a cultured inner-city aesthete hires a knockabout true-blue tradie to renovate her kitchen, she gets more than she bargained for. The pair argue about everything, including the kitchen sink, but when the witty ...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is coming to QPAC this May!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a fast, furious, and laugh-out-loud sprint through the Bard’s best (and weirdest) moments. Expect tragic deaths, wild romances and more ridiculous wigs than a royal court as three performers attempt to tackle every play and sonnet in one whirlwind performance. The new production, directed by Darren Gilshenan and starring Brisbane favourites Amy Ingram (Pride and Prejudice, Fourteen, Cinderella), Stephen Hirst (A Very Naughty ...

The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is coming to Brisbane this December 2025!

Anthony Warlow returns as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role he has played twice before in Australia to great acclaim and in which he made his Broadway debut. One of Australian theatre’s greatest leading men, Anthony recently played the cunning and charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn in the national tour of Chicago. His extraordinary musical theatre roles include in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard), The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), Guys and Dolls ...

Calamity Jane is coming to Queensland Theatre this March!

Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is mocked and admired in equal measure. Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster and bravado mask a longing for something deeper. Cabaret daredevil Naomi Price (Drizzle Boy, Ladies in Black) slips into Jane’s trail-worn boots for this rootin’ tootin’ unruly and unpredictable ride. Join Calamity’s piano-fuelled posse and pull up a stool at one of the on-stage saloon tables to be part ...

Macbeth is coming to La Boite this March!

In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the Witches—whose cryptic prophecies drive Macbeth to murder, madness, and ruin—become the focus. Their deep spiritual and philosophical connection to the Earth reveals a world groaning under the weight of human ambition. Through their eyes, we see not just Macbeth’s bloody climb to the throne, but the profound consequences of our insatiable desire for power. In this innovative production, the Weird Sisters are no longer mere bystan...

Peter and the Starcatcher is coming to QPAC this March!

Immerse yourself in this hilarious swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan that will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. Starring Pete Helliar (The Amazing Race), Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley), Alison Whyte (Frontline), Paul Capsis (La Cage Aux Folles), Olivia Deeble (Home and Away), and Otis Dhanji (Aquaman).   //   Get ready to embark on a spectacular journey with 15 actors and musicians, 100 characters, 90 puppets, and 60 costumes ...

Sister Act Theatre Review

Sister Act sets out to be just pure entertainment and achieves that goal admirably. Actor Casey Donovan presents the lead character Deloris Van Cartier as accessible and not overly complicated. This is mirrored in her vocal presentation as it is free from vocal gymnastics and overstatement. The criminal element of the story is presented in a slap-sack fashion and is very non-threatening.   //   Fans of the film should be warned however that this is the theatrical version and ...