Brisbane Powerhouse Archives - The Creative Issue - News for Creatives
Brisbane Immersive Ensemble Makes Audience Experience Top Priority
January 21, 2020 | Madi Paulsen
Combining traditional theatre and interactivity, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble leaves no stone unturned when it comes to creating engaging and stimulating performances. Read More
Diva: Always Sublime, Sometimes Ridiculous
December 4, 2019 | Madi Paulsen
Mother, opera singer, and lover of wine, Emily Burke, proved the realms of classical and comedy are far from mutually exclusive in her show, Diva. Read More
Under My Eye: Circus Meets Philosophy
December 1, 2019 | Julia Bates
Under My Eye is an existential-crisis-inducing piece of circus theatre packed into a very entertaining 60 minutes.
You’re Invited: Awesome Ocean Party Returns to Brisbane
November 13, 2019 | Julia Bates
Giema Contini invites you to the most magical birthday party Brisbane has ever seen. Awesome Ocean Party is heading to Brisbane Powerhouse from November 21-24, and it’s going to be a whole lot of fun.
Women in Voice Returns With Alison St Ledger
October 7, 2019 | Madi Paulsen
Women in Voice is back for another year and veteran Alison St Ledger couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the show’s return to the stage. Read More
Dying Harder than Ever: Dan Beeston
October 3, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Everyone knows Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie ever made, and now everyone has the chance to attend the fateful celebrations at Nakatomi Plaza.
FIRE WALK WITH US: Twin Peaks Returns to Brisbane
September 18, 2019 | Julia Bates
Calling all Twin Peaks fans! Electric Moon’s Musical Director James Lees talks about bringing the iconic soundtrack to life ahead of a one-off performance of FIRE WALK WITH US on 24 November at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Bianca MacKail gets personal in upcoming circus show
September 14, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Currently touring the Western Queensland outback, Bianca MacKail is taking in the sights and sounds – or better yet, the lack thereof.
As she gears up for her next Brisbane show Under My Eye, part of the Wonderland Festival opening on 28 November, having the chance to get in touch with nature is grounding for the circus performer where things can often feel like an illusion.
Women of Woodstock celebrates the famous festival 50 years on
July 14, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Woodstock, arguably the most famous and prolific music festival of all time, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Well-known for changing the world of music and art, what you may not know is that only four women ever graced the Woodstock stage.
La Silhouette’s Daniel Gough immerses audiences into queer Brisbane
June 3, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Taking you through Brisbane’s rich history of queerness as you’re ushered into the world of La Silhouette, artistic director Daniel Gough is helping you reach out and touch the incredible stories of our LGBTIQ+ community at the MELT Festival from 27-30 June.
Oh Sweet Charity!
January 30, 2019 | Auran Abraham
The minute you walked in the room, I could tell this was going to be a production to remember. A real big number.
Chanteuse Clara Luciani brings Paris to the Powerhouse
January 17, 2019 | Fran Gibson
You needn’t have chafed under the yoke of the Norman Conquest for a millennium to understand implicitly that the French do it better. Food. Wine. Kissing. French is best. Read More
Elixir: suggestive circus wows Wonderland
December 5, 2018 | Fran Gibson
Did someone say smouldering, suggestive, somersaulting, sultry, subversive, sci-fi circus? Read More
Rumble! at Wonderland Reviewed
December 4, 2018 | Fran Gibson
‘I’ve seen both their genitals!’ boasts Tina Bikki of Egson Ham and Rosie Rivette, tonight’s Rumble contenders.