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Aida is coming to QPAC this December!

A story of a love so strong it defies enemy lines. A story of a kingdom in triumph and a nation in chains. A story of betrayal. Verdi’s majestic music makes this epic and enduring favourite. Davide Livermore’s radiant production is a thrilling theatrical experience. Ten towering digital screens create ever-changing floor-to-ceiling set pieces. Immersive digital video design ranges from rich symbolism to vivid landscapes.   //     Opulent costumes and props ...

The festive event of the year, Christmas Actually is returning to Brisbane this December!

The Little Red Company presents the music of Love Actually live on stage with four big seasons in Brisbane (13 – 17 December), Sydney (6 – 9 December), Adelaide (8 December) and Melbourne (15 – 16 December). This marks the sixth consecutive year the five-star festive smash has wowed audiences with its signature heart and humour and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film’s release. The Brisbane season reunites Christmas Actually favourites Naomi Price, Irena Lysiuk and the ...

Comedy that hits the heart and tackles homelessness and hunger!

Community Canteen, a devoted not-for-profit organization in Brisbane, is excited to announce an upcoming Comedy Fundraiser Night on December 12, at The Triffid headlined by Mel Buttle with support from Emma Zammit & Peter James and hosted by Shad Wicka. The event aims to address the critical issue of hunger among the homeless population in Brisbane, a problem exacerbated by the city's record number of 9,700 homeless individuals on any given night, constituting almost 2% of the populat...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Frank-N-Furter Fridays – are coming to Dendy Cinemas!

Generally credited as being the best-known cinematic "Midnight Movie", for decades now The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been a “Cult Classic” in every sense of the word. Starring the inimitable Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, the bizarre, over-the-top, and very unapologetic sci-fi/horror musical/gender-bending rock opera is a true, undeniable legend of cinema! But it’s not just the film itself… far from it, even! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is all about the fans… and more ...

The world premiere of IRL is coming to La Boite this November!

Being a gay 17-year-old cosplayer with a mild Disney Princess obsession, a TV celebrity as a best friend and a first date with a shy guy you met online takes awkward to the next level. IRL is fairytale meets fanfiction in the quest for ‘happily ever after’. It is a fierce and funny reflection of what it means to be a teenager searching for friendship, love and acceptance and trying to find your community. Alexei and his long-time internet crush, Thaddeus, are about to meet IRL (in ...

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience!

With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound, has been embraced by the band. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.   //   Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowle...

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...

Bananaland – A new musical comedy – is coming to QPAC this September!

If that sounds unappealing, you’re right. Kitty Litter have been together for four years, have played five hundred shows, and have one fan. One. One fateful day Kitty Litter take the stage to be greeted by a sold-out audience… of small children. It turns out their furious protest song “Bananaland” has accidently become a hit on the kids’ music charts! Is Kitty Litter destined to become the next Wiggles? Spoiler: yes. And it’s our total delight as the audience to witness ...

Rocky Horror Show Theatre Review

The casino setting at The Star Gold Coast somehow reinforces the outlier attitude of this show. This isn’t staid and safe theatre, it’s full of life and is loud and lurid. An outstanding cast is led by Laurence Olivier Award-winning American actor David Bedella as Frank ‘n’ Furter and his experience in the role shines as he is mesmerizing.   //   Having a live rock band blasting out the backing tracks reinforces the impact of the songs. As well does the actors ...

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.   //     Seen by over 30 million people worldwide, performed in over 30 countries, on every continent ...