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Skating At comes to Brisbane
June 27, 2019 | Danie Bann
Are you searching for a family friendly outing during the Winter school holidays, wanting to plan a unique and romantic date night or simply have a laugh with your mates? Look no further as Skating At is (dare I say it) the coolest place to be this Winter. Read More
The Flood Review (Anywhere Theatre Festival)
May 25, 2019 | Harry Wallace
It’s that time of year again folks. We are neck deep in the month of theatrical goodness that is the Anywhere Theatre Festival. This time we’re reviewing Flood, an Australian play presented by independent Brisbane Theatre makers; a whirling maelstrom of a production, soaked in tension, emotion, and the energy of a young and talented cast.
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Fish Lane Festival 2019
May 21, 2019 | Danie Bann
Who was with me at Fish Lane on Saturday 11th May?
What seemed like the entirety of Brisbane turned out to soak up the atmosphere of the infamous Fish Lane Festival. Now in its fourth year, this year’s festival was bigger and better than ever before. Read More
A HORRORfying End To BrisFest
October 1, 2018 | Nahima Kern
What do you love about the good old horror genre? Is it the spine-tingling sensation that you get when faced with the opening strains of the soundtrack’s soft strings, pervading your very core? Read More
A Coupla Dogs: Every Dog Has Their Day
September 28, 2018 | Paige Duffy
As part of Brisbane Festival 2018, Dog Spoon presents the world premiere of their new work A Coupla Dogs. Read More
Raise a glass to gin-soaked cabaret Mother’s Ruin
September 23, 2018 | Fran Gibson
‘It’s a good time though!’ exclaims blonde bombshell Libby Wood to a concurring crowd. As one half of Mother’s Ruin – one third if we count Jeremy on piano’s speakeasy charm – she could be describing her own show. Read More
Bang! Bang! My baby shot me down
September 22, 2018 | Auran Abraham
No stranger to stage and screen, Rhonda Burchmore comes to Brisbane Festival to show the dirty dreamscape of sultry sin that dazzles and shimmers beneath her skin.
Romeo is (thankfully) Not the Only Fruit
September 21, 2018 | Paige Duffy
It is a truth universally acknowledged that all queer love stories must be told through the use of song, dance, and, in the case of Romeo is not the Only Fruit, a reminder of all the tropes plaguing queer romances in popular culture. Read More
Home, Sweet HOME
September 17, 2018 | Paige Duffy
Take a seat and think back, reminiscence of all the memories that make a house a home, your home. Read More
David Baddiel – My Family: Not the Sitcom
September 15, 2018 | Paige Duffy
David Baddiel had the audience roaring in this comedic, one-man memoir, performed as part of Brisbane Festival 2018. Read More
Coming up: Brisbane Festival 2018
August 27, 2018 | Paige Duffy
Brisbane Festival is here again, with an abundance of entertainment and activities for every Brisbanite! Read More
Review: Under Siege
October 27, 2017 | Claire Boughey
Yang Liping’s retelling of the ancient Chinese battle between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang was a mesmerising feast for the senses. Under Siege was exquisitely staged and its soundtrack almost hypnotic.
A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT ANGUS AND JULIA’S AUSSIE TOUR
September 27, 2017 | Katy Bedford
Brother-sister duo Angus and Julia Stone took to the stage of The Tivoli with a dreamy performance as part of the tour promoting their new album Snow. This long-awaited 4th studio album showcases the combined work of the indie folk duo; this time having written the entire album together.
The Preatures Rock Out At Brisbane Festival
September 21, 2017 | Taylor Furby
Last Thursday night saw Aussie rock legends, The Preatures, hit the Speigeltent stage at Brisbane Festival.
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