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‘That’s What She Said’ Sends Off Metro Arts, With Love
January 31, 2020 | Madi Paulsen
As Metro Arts’ 40th birthday approaches, it is only fitting that a festival imbued with culture and history gives the Edward Street venue a proper farewell. Read More
What’s On: The Revisionist at Metro Arts
November 1, 2019 | Nahima Kern
Refraction Theatre presents the Australian premier of The Revisionist by Jesse Eisenberg of The Social Network fame. Read More
Lisa O’Neill on directing Love and Information coming to Metro Arts
July 5, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Born from an era of ever-connectedness, Metro Arts welcomes Love and Information by esteemed playwright Caryl Churchill from 31 July – 10 August.
Freeze for Reflection: Kill Climate Deniers Heads to Brisbane
May 15, 2019 | Julia Bates
The back story behind the script of Kill Climate Deniers is such a rollercoaster ride that it could inspire a play in itself, and it has.
Reagan Kelly returns home: Lewis Treston
March 18, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Lewis Treston brings his first published play to the city that inspired it, with the Metro Arts Brisbane production of Reagan Kelly.
Just like a political debate only crunchy: Nathan Sibthorpe
December 6, 2018 | Auran Abraham
Political discussion at the dinner table can be messy, especially around Christmas time with those black sheep relatives that you never associate with normally.
Taking stock of bloodlines: Bloodstock, Julie Vulcan
October 15, 2018 | Auran Abraham
Blood binds us all. From bloodlines to blood pacts, it is the common cause we all protect with every beat of our hearts.
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Learning how to live, through Deathfest 2.0: Jo Thomas
October 15, 2018 | Auran Abraham
Death is an intense fear in all of us, and Deathfest 2.0 is here to help us understand and alleviate those fears of death, so innate.
Alas, April: a little touch of France
July 30, 2018 | Paige Duffy
The Brisbane French Theatre brings a little bit of Paris to life in their new, original production, Alas, April. Read More
Paris in July: Alas, April
June 18, 2018 | Paige Duffy
Calling all Francophiles and international theatre-lovers for an immersive, comedic French experience. Read More
A Reflective Night Out: Fran Barbe’s Exquisite
November 19, 2016 | Nahima Kern
Grief is never easy. Losing someone or something dear to you is often a situation that is hard to deal with. Read More
Fall For The Charm of Kookoo The Birdgirl
November 7, 2016 | Nahima Kern
Being different has always been a test. Read More
Love is Love is Love in ‘Next Fall’
August 5, 2016 | Lachlan Sands
In the lead up to the proposed national plebiscite on marriage equality, certain religious organisations are becoming increasingly vocal opponents of the move. However, Metro Arts’ staging of ‘Next Fall’ is a bold, timely reminder that whatever your faith, whatever you believe in, love is love is love.
When Death Enriches Life – a talk with Sarah Winch
March 4, 2016 | Cecile Blackmore
“Okay, sh**’s happened, my number’s up – now what are we going to do?” Writer, healthcare worker and ethicist Dr Sarah Winch talks to us about how we can plan in the face of the inevitable for the best death possible.