Brisbane Powerhouse Archives - The Creative Issue - News for Creatives
The Brisbane Comedy Festival Is Set to Return In 2021!
November 27, 2020 | BJ Connolly
The Brisbane Powerhouse is excited to announce that the Brisbane Comedy Festival will be returning in 2021. Read More
Mel Buttle: A Multitalented Comedian
October 8, 2020 | BJ Connolly
Mel Buttle has had a hugely successful career in comedy, radio and television. Read More
Brisbane Festival ‘Classic Brisbane’ with Camerata
August 18, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane Festival will return in September, with a vibrant, distinctly Brisbane-led lineup to reawaken the city. We caught up with Brendan Joyce, Camerata artistic director, on their upcoming performances at BrisFest 2020.
‘My Oh My’ Release Debut with Tyla Jane
July 29, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
With over 4,000 streams of her debut single ‘My Oh My’, Tyla Jane is Brisbane’s current rising star. Read More
Painting with Beats with Tom Thum + Gordon Hamilton
July 28, 2020 | Claire Matthews
We had a chat with composers Tom Thum and Gordon Hamilton on their process, inspirations, and releasing their first EP.
‘Thum Prints’ with Tom Thum + QSO LIVE at Powerhouse
July 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
The long wait for live music is over and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, together with beatbox artist Tom Thum, are ready to reconnect with audiences.
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Circa Cartwheels Back On Stage
July 20, 2020 | Claire Matthews
After 19 weeks away from the stage, Circa Contemporary Circus is returning, with sold out performances at Brisbane Powerhouse’s Lights On and HOTA’s Fireside.
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The Light is On at Brisbane Powerhouse.
July 4, 2020 | Charles Lawson
Brisbane Powerhouse is putting on a series of COVID-safe live performances, featuring Queensland Ballet, Circa Ensemble, and Briefs Factory International.
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On Being A Queerstorian: Claire Christian
March 2, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
There’s more to being queer, than coming out and getting married,” said Maeve Marsden, so she curated a show for a community to tell stories on a larger scale. Cue Queerstories.
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The Midsummer Carnival Has Come to Town
January 30, 2020 | Madi Paulsen
Ladies and gentlemen, the Midsummer Carnival has officially arrived, bringing with it an electric and enthralling atmosphere. Read More
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.