Painting Brisbane Red

The Brisbane Theatre Company has brought the Melbourne Theatre Company’s mesmerising production of Red north for the first time.

The play follows the legendary American artist Mark Rothko as he paints a series of murals for the soon-to-be-opened Four Seasons restaurant … Read More

Fractal brings Frankenstein to life

Fractal Theatre Company’s Frankenstein celebrated its opening night at the Brisbane Arts Theatre last Friday evening.

It is clear that the foundations of this new interpretation are strong despite the few minor hiccups that crept into … Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Brisbane Performing Arts – Part 1

Brisbane is full of great performing arts spaces; the problem is simply knowing where to look to find them.

That’s where we at Creative Drinks come in. We’re all about uncovering local talent and are here to make sure you … Read More

Experience Theatre Anywhere in Brisbane

Did you know that you can experience live theatre anywhere in Brisbane? I really do mean anywhere.

The Anywhere Theatre Festival in on from the 8 – 19 May; its a great opportunity to get out and see live performances … Read More

On the set of RUINED, with Kelly Calder

The independent theatre group THAT Production Company are staging the Australian premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winning play RUINED by Lynn Nottage at Studio 188, as part of the 2013 Ipswich Festival. I got to … Read More

Soon to be Ruined

THAT Production Company is getting ready for the Australian premier of the Pulitzer-prize-winning play, Ruined. I sat down with Artistic Director Tim Wynn to find out more about this exciting new project.

CD: THAT Production company … Read More

Craving Food – La Boite’s Roundhouse

Following the success of its latest production, Holding the Man, La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre is gearing up to host another great Australian performance.

Food will begin its limited run on the 16th of April and is part of the theatre’s … Read More

Development Directions

The Queensland Theatre Company’s (QTC) Creative Development Series currently underway; its a terrific way for theatre goers to step backstage and find out what really happens behind-the-scenes of a stage production.

“Creative Development is how we cultivate and nurture … Read More

‘Deadly’ Dance

Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point was once the land of the Turrbal people. Today, it is where you will find the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA).

Now in its sixteenth year, the institute has earned itself an enviable reputation within … Read More

So, you think you can’t dance?

It’s time to dust off those dancing shoes and take to the floor. The Queensland Ballet’s Dance Classes are back and are a terrific way for dance enthusiasts to take their love of ballet to the next level.

Each Tuesday, … Read More

Bach is back, alright!

From boy band reunions to Dallas remakes, 2013 is shaping up to be the year where everything old is new again.

If you want to discover something new (that’s actually isn’t), I have a red hot tip for you: it’s … Read More

We’ve been busy in Brisbane!

Last week marked a big week for performing arts; here’s our quick recap of what you may have missed…

2012 Matilda Awards

On Monday night (4th March), QUT’s Garden Theatre hosted the 2012 Matilda Awards. It was a night of … Read More

Time to Act FAST

Applications for the 2013 Festival of Australian Student Theatre (FAST) are now open for student theatre companies wishing to take part in this exciting national event.

The festival is supported by La Boite and QUT Creative Industries. Now in its … Read More

Matilda Awards Brisbane’s Best

Although Hollywood may have said farewell to yet another glitzy awards season, Brisbane is just getting started.

On Monday, south-east Queensland’s performing arts community will converge on the Gardens Theatre to honour our local theatre stars at the annual Matilda … Read More