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Kaleidoscope at JWCOCA

Ethan Langridge was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at four years of age. Because of this syndrome Ethan perceives the world differently. He understands the world through touch; senses his surroundings with the pads of his fingers or the tips of his toes and he, unwittingly, invited his mother to view his world with him. Johanna Wharton, Ethan’s mother, described stepping into Ethan’s world as ‘the joy of walking through shafts of colour and light; a dazzling kaleidoscope’. She ...

When One Fore Closes at La Boite

What if they all landed up in the same room? What if they couldn’t speak? What if the room was full of scratched recordings of A Dolls House, Hedda Gabbler and Miss Julie, plus a dash of Freud? How would they navigate each other, their own pasts and the future? La Boite and Circa join forces on this new creation. Three masterpieces of turn-of-the-century drama meet the visceral force of extreme acrobatic theatre. When One Fore Closes at La Boite Wednesday 06 - Saturday 23 ...

Dawn French 30 Million Minutes Tour

Thirty Million Minutes consists of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure. With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French of Cornwall shares how she has misguidedly spent her whole life vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female human. Her extraordinary lack of willpower, combined with an ...

Hairspray – The Big Fat Arena Spectacular

The whole family will love Hairspray, Broadway's big fat musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. So prepare to take a journey back to the swingin' 60's when Harvest Rain presents the record breaking, largest production ever of everyone's favourite musical, HAIRSPRAY. With a cast starring Simon Burke as Edna Turnblad, Christine Anu as Motormouth Maybelle, and Wayne Scott Kermond as Wilbur Turnblad, alongside a core cast ...

Knee Deep at JWCOCA

Now in its 4th wildly successful year, four performers explore the boundaries of strength and fragility. Bodies are pushed and pulled, weighed and tested, unlikely bonds are forged and acts of intimacy cohabit space with thrilling physical feats. The Casus artists bring a raw emotional edge and honesty to the stage revealing the strong connection of the quartet throughout the journey. Delicacy does not necessarily equate to fragility, although it is often a fine line the performers ...

AusAsia at Metro Arts

In a one-night only Brisbane return season patrons can dine with strangers in Jamie Lewis’ immersive performance on love, loss and migration. Following a popular Melbourne season and sold-out Brisbane Festival season last year, Saltwater returns home to Metro Arts where the work was first created. Drawing on his Hmong heritage, multidisciplinary artist Vanghoua Anthony Vue transforms the Metro Arts stairwell with a striking and colourful installation that stretches across four levels...

WTF 2016

This year WTF 2016 is welcoming works from nine countries to Brisbane - its theatre - and will challenge the way you thinka bout, see and experience the world. New this year is Club WTF - a chance to stick around and grab a drink while you enjoy a series of free music from across the globe. So step onboard - eat, drink, discuss, debate and most importantly, share your poinions and stories with our fellow travellers. WTF 2016 Thursday 18 - Saturday 27 February 2016 Brisbane Powerho...

a little wonder: Circa Zoo at JWCOCA

This colourful new creation by Circa’s youth ensemble showcases the circus skills of 15 talented artists ranging from ages eight to 19. Featuring trapeze, table sliding, tumbling sequences and breathtaking acrobatics ‘a little wonder’ brilliantly mixes the worlds of circus, theatre and dance to tell a beautiful story of growing up in today’s world. Circa Zoo is Circa’s extension performance program for talented young people who dare to create and deliver spectacular contempor...

Liz Kitch in Spoilt at JWCOCA

You are invited to the most tragically hilarious wedding ever staged. From the creator of Skitch Tease and direct from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival comes Liz Skitch’s critically acclaimed new solo show, Spoilt. Worlds collide as the lives of a hapless bride-to-be, celebrity personal trainer, reality TV star, karaoke singing celebrant and caffé latte-sipping dog lover all come together climaxing in the most tragic and hilarious wedding reception ever staged. Warning; ...

Scotch & Soda at JWCOCA

International sensation Scotch & Soda returns to the Judy in November for a cocktail of physical feats and jazz beats performed by daredevil acrobats and mesmerising musicians. Scotch & Soda was the stand-out hit of the 2014 Brisbane Festival, so don’t miss this spectacular return season. Tickets are available now from www.judithwrightcentre.com Scotch & Soda is a heady mixer of risk-taking circus skill and rip-roaring humour, with a chaser of flair and originality. The ...