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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 ...

Celebrate 40 Ridiculous Years with Bob Downe! 🎤 🎶

Aussie Comedy Icon BOB DOWNE has been making us laugh and sing along for 40 RIDICULOUS YEARS! “But let’s face it kids,” says Bob, “I’m not getting any older!”   //   Get ready to celebrate four fabulous decades of legendary laughs and unforgettable tunes in BOB DOWNE’s BRAND NEW SHOW! Featuring a live band and a setlist packed with classic hits, you’ll be grooving to an ‘80s vibe with big hair, shoulder pads, and power ballads galore. CHOOSE BOB ...

Pride & Prejudice is coming to Brisbane this February!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice is one of the greatest romance stories ever written. In the 250th year after her birth, Jane Austen’s timeless tale leaps to the stage in a vibrant retelling with a luminous all-Queensland cast. Smart, witty and fearless, Elizabeth Bennet is an independent young woman who dearly loves a laugh and is not afraid to poke fun where fun is most definitely warranted. At odds with her husband-hunting sisters and dithery mother, ...

Grease the Musical Theatre Review

The visual production is solid and emphasizes the participants' song and dance moves, which they duly deliver. The intro images quietly playing before things get underway really set the tone. Their low-res look is matched by a drive-in theatre from the fifties content, which is a perfect fit. And really, who doesn’t want to visit the snack bar?   //   The cast’s physical talents are on full display from the start, and the segments featuring the full cast are infect...

Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Brisbane June 2025!

This award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production has been received with standing ovations, rave reviews and stars all round since it opened in Sydney. Here is what critics have to say about this unmissable production: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Praise be! This Jesus Chris Superstar rocks … Spectacular. Passionate, creative and immensely impressive” – Time Out 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Jesus Christ Superstar feels as powerful, relevant and exhilarating as ever” - Limelig...

ADC 40th Anniversary Gala is coming to The Calile Hotel

Guests will get a first glimpse of ADC’s 2025 Season with performance excerpts from works honouring the company’s legacy and heralding the future – all while raising funds for the Collective. ADC Artistic Director & CEO, Amy Hollingsworth said: “This Gala is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 40 years of the company’s extraordinary commitment to our artform and our artists. We will continue to embrace our intergenerational focus and exhilarating interdisciplinary ...

The Dictionary of Lost Words is coming to QPAC in 2025!

In 2023, acclaimed Australian playwright Verity Laughton adapted the book into a stage production which played to sell-out audiences and five-star reviews in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne. State Theatre Company South Australia (STCSA) and Sydney Theatre Company (STC) are bringing the show back for a national tour including its Queensland debut presented with QPAC. Published in 2020, Australian author Williams’ debut novel was a runaway success. It quickly became a bestseller in ...

Find your zen when La Boite stages the hilarious “Yoga Play”!

A stellar cast – including Brisbane stars Andrea Moor and Thomas Larkin – bring the razor-sharp comedy to life at La Boite’s iconic Roundhouse Theatre, alongside Sydney darlings Jemwel Danao, Nat Jobe and Camila Ponte-Alvarez. Moor is Joan, a savvy businesswoman hired to revitalise a cult-ish yoga apparel company in the wake of a scandal involving its former CEO. Yet, underneath the seemingly serene surface lies a cesspool of misconduct, plummeting sales, cultural appropriation, ...