Sherlock Holmes is coming to QPAC!
Inspired by the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle, this highly anticipated new Australian work comes to life on stage with veteran performer Hugh Parker as Sherlock Holmes, one of the most legendary characters of literature and screen.
Journey back to 221B Baker Street with Holmes, Watson, Adler and Moriarty, as this fast-paced dramatic thriller explodes onto the Playhouse stage, with extraordinary staging and projections.
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1890’s London - renowned ...
An American in Paris is coming to Brisbane this January!
Hailed as a tour de force for its inventive choreography, the four-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical tells the entrancing story of a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl, set against the iconic backdrop of the most romantic city in the world.
Inspired by the Academy Award®-winning MGM film, acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings the enchantment and magic of Paris alive on stage with popular songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including “I ...
Circa’s Humans 2.0 is coming to QPAC
Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
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This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and ...
Australia’s queen of comedy Celeste Barber is coming to Brisbane!
Australia's Queen of Comedy is bored of being stuck at home, and you best believe she's ready to hit the road again. Her brand-new tour Fine, Thanks is headed to QPAC.
Let's be honest, Celeste has had nothing but time to write, refine and then re-refine Fine, Thanks.
"I've been stuck inside staring at a wall for the best part of two years, so trust me when I say I'm ready to pack a suitcase, reacquaint myself with what the inside of a plane looks like and get back on stage," Celeste ...
Grease is coming to QPAC this November!
Featuring the play from the original Broadway musical, and all your favourite songs including ”You’re the One That I Want”, ”Grease Is the Word”, ”Summer Nights”, ”Hopelessly Devoted to You”, and ”Greased Lightnin”, this is your opportunity to experience the Queensland Conservatorium musical theatre students as they bring their energy and passion to this electrifying musical classic.
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Grease is a beloved hit that has transcended generation ...
Ishmael by Dead Puppet Society is coming to QPAC!
On the resource-depleted earth of a not so distant future, a young climate refugee named Ishmael is given the chance to build a new life, provided she can survive a voyage to the outer solar system aboard the MV Pequod under the command of the obsessive Captain Ahab.
Literary epic Moby Dick reimagined as a contemporary space saga, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and terrors it holds. Set on a futuristic version of ...
West Side Story Theatre Review
When the curtain arose, it was easy to get lost in the pure verve of the cast of West Side Story. The opening dance number was so energetic, it felt like they too were revelling in their ability to share such a communal experience. With a play so well known they had to bring their A-game and that they did.
Most know the storyline already, so it was up to the creators to produce a unique approach. The mix of pure athleticism of the dance numbers and quality of voice on display gave this ...
Rumour Has It is coming to QPAC this month!
Rumour Has It charts the incredible rise of the blockbuster soul sensation of the modern age, with all the upfront British wit and heart-stopping tunes that have made Adele the highest-selling recording artist of the 21st Century.
Australian stage siren Naomi Price reprises her career-defining performance for one night only at QPAC’s Concert Hall, telling the astonishing story of the mischievous working class diva from North London who woke up the world with debut album 19, then ...
Cast announced for number one musical of all time!
Leading ladies Sophie Salvesani (Maria) and Angelina Thomson (Anita) alongside fellow Queenslanders Jade Coutts, Grace Driscoll, Sebastien Golenko and Jake O’Brien will join the next generation of musical theatre stars in the production which will open in Brisbane on 24 July, following a season at Crown in Perth.
Considered one of the greatest pieces of musical theatre ever written, this 2021 production will also feature Nigel Huckle as Tony, Temujin Tera as Bernado and Noah Mullins in ...
Drummer Queens are coming to QPAC this May!
Make some noise, Brisbane. The Drummer Queens are coming – live, loud and ready to rule!
Eight extraordinary women.
One brand new show that will blow your mind!
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Drummer Queens is a powerhouse of pure entertainment like you’ve never seen before!
You'll be swept away by the uplifting beats and raw energy of this game-changing live music experience. With awe-inspiring skills and stunning staging, this all-female cast of percussionists set a new bar for a ...
