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Dream Away with Queensland Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
June 8, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty transports audiences back to childhood magic and wonder with princesses, fairies and dragons. Showing from now until the 19th, this ballet is a must-see.
Film Review: Minamata
June 3, 2021 | Ed Saba
The gravity of Johnny Depp’s lead performance holds the ambitious, messy, and raw Minamata together.
Top 10 Triple J Unearthed Songs as of April 2021
April 28, 2021 | Ed Saba
I listened to every track on Triple J’s Unearthed top 100 so you don’t have to. Read More
Opera Queensland’s Lorelei: Ancient Myth Meets Modern Woman
March 13, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland’s Lorelei tells the story of an ancient myth, with a modern twist. Featuring three of Australia’s leading opera voices in a boundary-breaking mix of opera, musical theatre and cabaret, this is a show well worth seeing.
Queensland Ballet Celebrates 60th Anniversary Gala
March 9, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Gala on Friday night in the QPAC Playhouse was a joyous and momentous event for the company, celebrating their achievements over the last 60 years.
Review: Koko: A Red Dog Story
November 28, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
Dominic Pearce and Aaron McCann direct the latest entry in the Red Dog franchise with their tale about how Koko, a humble show dog, became a movie star and Aussie legend.
Review: Spree
November 25, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
Spree broadcasts the gruesome narcissism of social media through the eyes of a psychotically upbeat rampage killer. Or: if the guy from Taxi-Driver had a Twitch.
Beethoven’s Emperor: QSO’s Season Finale Fit for a King
November 25, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO’s Beethoven’s Emperor on Saturday was a concert fit for a king and a fitting finale to their 2020 season.
Review: Corpus Christi
October 23, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
Watching Corpus Christi is like reading an Elmore Leonard paperback while listening to a playlist of ancient Latin prayers, and then being sucker-punched by a stranger when you look up.
Film Review: The Secrets We Keep
October 2, 2020 | Lily Hirst
In this psychological thriller from director Yuval Adler, a housewife kidnaps a man she believes was responsible for crimes committed against her family during the war.
REVIEW: Four Kids and It
September 23, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
In a time where everyone’s dreaming of a better tomorrow, Four Kids and It teaches children to be careful what they wish for – and to embrace the positives of difficult circumstances.
Courtenay Cleary Dazzles in QPAC Unlocked: Review
September 14, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Courtenay Cleary’s recital with Alex Raineri at QPAC on Saturday afternoon was a dazzling showcase of two musical powerhouses of virtuosity.
Brisbane Fashion Professionals killin’ it on social media
September 7, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
Here at The Creative Issue, it’s been our mission and objective to praise Brisbane Creatives. So, this week, we’ve put together a list of Brisbane Creatives who are killin’ it on social media.
2020 Fashion trends to get on ASAP
August 29, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
Looking to elevate your style this year? Well, you’ve come to the perfect place.