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Wynnum Fringe: Brisbane’s First Fringe Festival!
September 18, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane is set to get its own fringe festival this November, with the inaugural Wynnum Fringe, led by Wynnum-based producer, actor and singer Tom Oliver.
Damien Power: A Deep-Thinking Comedian!
September 17, 2020 | BJ Connolly
Damien Power is one of Australia’s most talented observational comedians. His comedy routines are always full of big ideas. Read More
José Carbó A Musical Life: Review
September 15, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland’s baritone José Carbó presented a charming, intimate recital at their studio in Southbank on Friday night.
You’ve Got This: A Sit Down with Bec Brown
September 15, 2020 | Nahima Kern
On a sunny and temperate Thursday a few weeks ago, TCI had the chance to sit down and chat with Bec Brown. Read More
Courtenay Cleary Dazzles in QPAC Unlocked: Review
September 14, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Courtenay Cleary’s recital with Alex Raineri at QPAC on Saturday afternoon was a dazzling showcase of two musical powerhouses of virtuosity.
Queensland Theatre to Reopen with World Premiere of The Holidays
September 12, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Theatre is ready to welcome back audiences in November, with the world premiere of 2018-19 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award winner The Holidays.
Brisbane Festival’s Percussion at Dusk with Vanessa Tomlinson
September 10, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Experience a percussion concert that reflects the contour of the city and changes with the colours of the sky in Brisbane Festival’s Percussion at Dusk with Vanessa Tomlinson.
Metro Arts: Opportunity for the Future
September 8, 2020 | Charles Lawson
Metro Arts unveiled their new West Village theatre last week to kick off Brisbane Festival.
I come into this report as a relative outsider, so I cannot speak on what and where Metro Arts was before it moved locations to … Read More
‘Wallpaper Music 4’ At Brisbane Festival!
September 8, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Erik Griswold will be performing the world premiere of ‘Wallpaper Music 4’ as a part of Brisbane Festival. We spoke with Erik about his life as a composer and the inspiration behind his latest work.
Mono: Offsite At The Brisbane Festival
September 4, 2020 | Daniel Parkinson
Despite COVID restrictions Brisbane Festival will be forging ahead and celebrating everything great about Brisbane with a multitude of arts performances and experiences.
Room to Dream: BWF’s Digital Care Package
September 2, 2020 | Tom Linkins
In light of current events, the 2020 Brisbane Writers Festival has moved online. Each day from the 31st of August until the 6th of September the public will have free access to talks, readings, and creative presentations from some of Brisbane’s most talented storytellers. Read More
Dance Gladiators set to take over Brisbane Festival
August 28, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
From September 19, dancers from The Common Dance People Project will take over Brisbane Festival in a series of over the top dance routines, to all of your favourite 80’s and 90’s tracks. Read More
Courtenay Cleary in Concert at ‘QPAC Unlocked’
August 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane-bred violinist Courtenay Cleary, who has performed twice for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will perform a solo recital at QPAC Unlocked in September.
CounterPilot’s Performance for the Ages
August 25, 2020 | Charles Lawson
I had the opportunity to speak with Performance-Maker Nathan Sibthorpe and asked him about his collective’s upcoming project. In the interview we discuss CounterPilot’s guiding philosophy, how they are modernizing performance art, and how they are directly reacting to the disruptions of this global pandemic.