Cinderella enchanted Brisbane
Queensland Ballet’s 2018 Cinderella stirred oohs and ahhs amongst the packed matinee in the Lyric Theatre this Spring.
The Merry Widow by Opera Queensland
It sparkles, it dazzles, it’s the timeless musical gem – The Merry Widow. The show that premiered in 1905 with recycled sets and costumes, and with little rehearsal time, is now adapted by creatives all over the world – including Queensland. Franz Lehar ‘s The Merry Widow is performed by Brisbane’s local and beloved Opera…
Carmen & The Firebird by our local Queensland Ballet
It’s a tradition for young families, mother and daughter, couples and friends to dress in your best diamonds, topaz and put on a beautiful frilled dress to watch Queensland Ballet’s breathtaking season. From May to June Queensland Ballet brought a stellar double bill Carmen & The Firebird. The double performance opened with a breathtaking dancer…
La Bayadère with Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet, West Australian Ballet and Royal Winnipeg Ballet co-present a captivating love story La Bayadère. Set in the 19th century British Raj, Solor (son of the Maharajah of Cooch Behar) believes he has it all with a stunning kingdom and a beautiful temple dancer, Nikiya, whom he just pledged his love to. However his…
Disney’s Aladdin has Brisbane buying repeat tickets
Disney’s Broadway musical has come to the sunshine state to enchant and delight. Opening Saturday night at QPAC, the word is out that audiences are already lining up to see repeat performances of this Disney classic favourite. First we had the Lion King and now Aladdin! It’s a show that will enthral all age groups,…
The Little Mermaid dazzled all at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The enchanting story of The Little Mermaid was brought to life on stage by the talented youth Ballet Theatre of Queensland, presented by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Kick on your dancing shoes with Mamma Mia!
The new Australian production of Mamma Mia has hit Brisbane with a huge bang. Australia’s own Michael Coppel, Louise Withers and Linda Bewick have produced an epic feel good performance following the classic tale about a stunning bride about to marry her sweetheart at 20 years old, an entertaining mother with three ex-lovers who are possible…
2018 guide for Queensland Theatre
Are you an avid theatre lover? We’ve got the plays and dates for Queensland Theatre Company in 2018. 1 — 17 Feb Black is the New White 24 Feb — 24 Mar The 39 Steps 28 Apr — 19 May Twelfth Night 26 May — 23 Jun The Longest Minute 12 — 28 Jul Good…
Welcoming Christmas with The Nutcracker by Queensland Ballet
It begins to look a lot like Christmas as Queensland Ballet graces the stage with their annual sell out performance The Nutcracker. The festive number was seen by an excited crowd of young girls in pink tutu’s and tight ballerina buns, grandparents in cream Chanel inspired two piece sets and a true gentlemen’s suit, and…
Brunswick Picture House – gig guide December
Keen to hit up some good gigs and shows for the silly season? We’ve got you covered with Brunswick Picture House!
Queensland Ballet in 2018
Following their annual The Nutcracker performance, Queensland’s much loved ballet group will return in 2018 with a fabulous new program. Queensland Ballet will open in March with La Bayadere, the temple dancer. The exotic love story will take Brisbane back to the enchanting 19th century where dreams are made of glittering balls, opulent gowns and…
Peter Pan by Queensland Ballet
The audience oohed and ahhed as petite fairies and a glorious Tinkerbell fluttered across the stage at QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre. Choreographed by Trey McIntyre, this reinterpretation of Peter Pan appeared to take inspiration from surrealist art and his own childhood as he lives his life through the eyes of Peter Pan with magic, adventure and…
Cirque du Soleil Toruk brings Avatar to life
Cirque du Soleil returns to Brisbane with a stunning new show Toruk: The First Flight. Cirque du Soleil applies its signature style to James Cameron’s dream, merging two kinds of artistic visions to create a supernatural and mysterious new world that captures the audience’s imagination. Toruk is set thousands of years before the events in…
La Fille mal gardée by Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet delighted Brisbane with a light-hearted and funny mid-season performance La Fille mal gardée. The ballet company chose an amusing story line about a love triangle set in the exquisite French country side in the 1950s, Choreographed beautifully by Marc Ribaud. The Widow Simone, mother of a beautiful young woman, prepares to marry away…
Rice by QLD Theatre Company
Everyone has problems to deal with – in the boardroom or the basement, global or local, business or personal. Rice is an insightful story about the personal side of globalisation with two multicultural women making their way in modern Australia forging a powerful, if unlikely, friendship that gets results. The story centres on Nisha, who’s…
