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Smash Hit Frozen Flurries into QPAC To a Standing Ovation
February 14, 2022 | Nahima Kern
2013 may seem like a twinkle in the eye compared to the past few years for the entertainment industry. However, that was the year Disney’s Frozen became a box office smash hit. Read More
Marriage of Figaro: Mozart Meets Modern with Opera Queensland
July 11, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland continues its 40th anniversary season with a lavish, modern take on Mozart’s classic opera The Marriage of Figaro. Read More
Six Tribute Acts Touring Now
June 6, 2021 | Scott Russell
Fans of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Queen are in for a treat as some of Australia’s finest musicians pay tribute to the legends of music.
Find Your ‘True North’: Concert Review
June 12, 2020 | Claire Matthews
For the first time in three months, The QPAC concert hall was filled with music once again on Saturday, for a special live-streamed concert, True North, to celebrate Queensland Day.
Southern Cross Soloists’ Tania Frazer: Day in the Life
May 10, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Southern Cross Soloists are a chamber ensemble of Australia’s leading musicians known for their musical excellence.
A day in the life of a dancer: Liam Geck
April 2, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
Call it destiny, hard work, or a little of both, Liam is a dancer. This is the making of, and a day in the life of Queensland Ballet’s Liam Geck. Read More
Hello Please, Yes Please, Let’s Eat
March 18, 2020 | Claire Bass
Brisbane’s Fish Lane has always been anything but fishy. At the centre of Brisbane’s cultural heart, heading to Fish Lane always means you’re in for a great night. Read More
Chicago Brings the Razzle Dazzle to Brisbane
November 8, 2019 | Madi Paulsen
A tale of sly sinners and malevolent murderesses, Chicago certainly knows how to wrap up some devilishly charming characters into one glamorous package. Read More
Waking up to a Bran Nue Dae
October 18, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Bran Nue Dae returns for a very special 30th anniversary season with the return of the Australian legend of stage and screen Ernie Dingo.
OQ and Circa blend circus with opera this October
October 4, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
It’s true that opera is often seen as conservative and old-fashioned. Even powerhouse opera countertenor Owen Willets agrees that elitism sometimes reigns supreme across the genre. However, he also attests to the cutting edge nature of opera, stating that it’s always been on the cusp of what’s new.
Reborn from Phoenix Ashes, Bitch
September 19, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Traumatic experiences affect everyone differently. Some people break entirely, some bury their feelings, but some become reborn from the ashes.
Queensland Theatre Celebrates 50 Years with 2020 Launch
August 22, 2019 | Harry Wallace
2020 will mark the Golden Jubilee Of Queensland’s titular theatre company, and they have decided to celebrate in style. Read More
Too cool for Rock School: Brent Hill
July 10, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Coming to Brisbane this July, the stage spectacular based on the movie of the same name School of Rock arrives to bring the noise.
Review: OQ presents timeless themes to modern audiences in Tosca
June 17, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
QPAC’s Lyric Theatre was packed with well-dressed friends of the opera on Thursday to experience Tosca, the latest presentation by Opera Queensland.