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Return of the Sci-Fi: Brisbane’s Science Fiction Theatre Festival Is Back
March 14, 2020 | Tasha Porritt
For all of you intrepid explorers, watchers of the stars and lovers of the distinctly peculiar I have excellent news. The Brisbane Science Fiction Theatre festival is back to celebrate their second year.
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Food, food and more food! New Zealand Food and Wine festival
March 12, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
Food, food, and more food! To all the foodies — we hope you were at Bulimba Golf Club’s New Zealand Food and Wine Festival Read More
La Boite HWY Festival Celebrates New Theatre
March 7, 2020 | Claire Matthews
La Boite’s HWY Festival celebrates diverse new theatre and screen works, held at La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove, from 4-18 March.
Success for Queensland at the 2019 Matilda Awards
February 19, 2020 | Nahima Kern
It’s that time of year again. With the Oscars just gone it’s time for another award ceremony like no other. Read More
‘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
HOTA Releases 2020 Program Sneak Peek
November 3, 2019 | Madi Paulsen
With only two months left of the year, HOTA are raring to go for their 2020 season and have released a sneak peek of their upcoming program. Read More
La Boite Announces 2020 Season
September 22, 2019 | Julia Bates
Yesterday afternoon Brisbane’s own La Boite Theatre Company launched their 2020 Season amid the festive backdrop of Brisbane Festival and QUT’s Theatre Republic.
Brisbane Festival: The Bluebird Mechanicals
September 21, 2019 | Harry Wallace
It’s a safe bet that The Bluebird Mechanicals is like no play you’ve ever seen before. Read More
Brisbane Festival: Bedtime Stories
September 20, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Who among us is not beguiled by secrets, entranced by stories and intrigued by mystery? Who among us would not lean in with curiosity at a crack of thunder and the words, ‘It was a dark and lonesome night…’ Read More
Brisbane Festival: TRUTHMACHINE
September 16, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Are you a fan of innovative artistry? Do you like pushing boundaries, and having your own boundaries pushed? Do you enjoy dark humour and atmospheric tension? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, TRUTHMACHINE is the show for you. Read More
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
Class is in Session; talking School of Rock with Nadia Komazec
July 18, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Odds are if you were born in the nineties, Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song will always bring to mind Jack Black rocking out in the cult-classic movie School of Rock. Now is your chance to live that nostalgic dream the smash hit stage show adaption is crashing into Brisbane this month. We sat down with lead actress Nadia Komazec to talk about the show, theatre for youngsters, and the subtleties of her character Patty Di Marco.
The Flood Review (Anywhere Theatre Festival)
May 25, 2019 | Harry Wallace
It’s that time of year again folks. We are neck deep in the month of theatrical goodness that is the Anywhere Theatre Festival. This time we’re reviewing Flood, an Australian play presented by independent Brisbane Theatre makers; a whirling maelstrom of a production, soaked in tension, emotion, and the energy of a young and talented cast.
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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.