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the illusionists
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Magic returns to QPAC with The Illusionists 2.0

16 Jan 2014

Delivering a tingle down your spine and multiple awe-induced exclamations of ‘wow’, the magic makers behind The Illusionists return to QPAC with a sequel to their sold-out show of last year. The Illusionists 2.0 will see cutting-edge visual effects and 3D interactive projects melded with high-risk stunts and tricks to enchant and intrigue audiences both young and old. These tricksters will stretch the mind from January 19–27 in QPAC’s Concert Hall. more

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The Rocky Horror Show QPAC
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The Rocky Horror Show loosens ties at QPAC

09 Jan 2014

Steady yourselves, innocuous Brisbane audiences. In its 40th anniversary production, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is coming to QPAC and bringing its collection of devious characters along for some justly provocative enactments. Craig McLachlan will don the racy black corset to play the wily role of Frank N Furter, while Christie Whelan Browne and Tim Maddren will take up the parts of the unknowing twosome Janet and Brad who stumble into an unexpected situation. In the title character of Frank N Furter’s creation, Rocky, Brendan Irving will step out in the infamous gold hotpants – and be joined by the likes of Riff Raff, Magenta and Columbia on the Lyric Theatre’s stage. The show will go on until Sunday February 9, or until it is deemed too lascivious to continue. more

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Revolting Rhymes takes to the stage at La Boite
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Revolting Rhymes takes to the stage at La Boite

02 Jan 2014

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts takes to the Roundhouse theatre stage this summer, twisting and twirling beloved fairytales into frightfully silly stories. The Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Cinderella and Goldilocks – no sweet narrative is left unaltered by Roald Dahl’s original rearrangement in this live show delivered by shake & stir theatre company. Steered towards children aged five to 12, the production will run at La Boite from January 8–18. more

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what's new pussy cat?
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Judith Prior gives an old pussycat a reboot

28 Nov 2013

What’s New Pussycat is a brand-new adventure for Puss in Boots. Judith Prior’s reworking of Puss in Boots is a world away from the original, purposefully moral tale. This funny story takes the cunning cat and his master far away from their humble beginnings in a mill and on to an adventure across magical and musical lands. The biggest change to the telling of this familiar fable is in the musical numbers that invigorate the storytelling. Puss, his master, and the quirky characters they come across sing hit songs from the 1980s through to today – such as ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘Workin’ for the Man’ – as they adventure through a surprising thrift shop and the dangerous desert while fighting vicious trolls and malicious witches.   more

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Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory
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Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory arrives at JWC

07 Nov 2013

Blue Roo Theatre Company is coming to Judith Wright Centre from November 7–9 with Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory. In a performance set to challenge the perception of discrimination – and in a satirical and poignant fashion – the show will combine live music, choreography and thought-provoking themes. Inspired by the imaginations and dreams of the Blue Roo ensemble, the story will explore ideas of retribution and justice, with references to the work of Roald Dahl and Mel Brooks thrown in for good measure. more

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art with altitude
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Family time gets hands on at Art with Altitude

17 Oct 2013

Stretching the imaginations of both the young and young at heart, Art with Altitude returns to Skygate for a second year of interactive public art. This year, the arts festival welcomes the founding director of Gold Coast-based Swell Sculpture Festival Natasha Edwards to the role of curator, transforming the precinct for four days of wondrous interaction. more

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Little Women at Schonell Theatre, UQ
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Classic literature comes alive at Little Women

10 Oct 2013

Those who read Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women, can relive the memories of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up in Civil War America through a live theatre performance at UQ’s Schonell Theatre. On October 11–12, the timeless stories of the March sisters will be tied together with music and dance over three uplifting performances. The stage adaptation of the American classic novel is set to evoke the sadness, spirit and struggles of the family, through the tales that remain relevant in contemporary times. more

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He Died With A Falafel In His Hand
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He Died with a Felafel in his Hand hits the stage

26 Sep 2013

He Died With a Felafel in his Hand, the 1994 lad lit book that scored itself a cult following, is coming to the stage during October, when John Birmingham’s debut novel will appear at Brisbane Powerhouse. Encounter freaks, geeks, gamers, stoners, losers and junkies as John shifts his milk crates from one grungy sharehouse to another. The production, which will run from October 1–5, will tell the perilous tales of sharing spaces, facing run-ins with the law, dealing with grotty flatmates and confronting life’s challenges. more

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River Quay Green, South Bank
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The Global Concepts Weekend List

05 Sep 2013

On a visit to the magical city that is Paris a few years ago, we were riding our rented bicycles over the Pont des Arts, when not only the love-left padlocks caught our eye, but also the merriment of the crowd that was gathered in this public space. more

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Brisbane Fringe Festival
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Discover local arts at Brisbane Fringe Festival

29 Aug 2013

Explore Brisbane’s local arts scene at the second annual Brisbane Fringe Festival from September 1–14. The not-for-profit, artist-driven festival is open to all art forms and encourages artists to stretch their creative limits. Some of the featured art forms at various open venues around Brisbane will include music, theatre, poetry, circus, dance and comedy events. Registered artists can perform in any chosen space, demonstrating any style of art. The venues involved in this year’s festival will include bars, secondhand clothing stores, backyards, laneways, garages, residential streets, coffee shops, art galleries and a bamboo tent. more

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Pecha Kucha Night
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Immerse yourself in design at Pecha Kucha Night

29 Aug 2013

Brisbane’s sparkling creative talents will be highlighted at Brisbane Powerhouse at the Pecha Kucha Night on Wednesday September 4. The event, which has become a worldwide sensation since its beginnings in Tokyo in 2003, was pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture. The unique presentation style of the event works on the format of speakers displaying 20 slides, with 20 seconds spent on each slide. These precise presentations are filled with inspiring, interesting and to-the-point content, and provide a relaxed forum for designers to showcase their ideas. The event isn’t all about the presentations, however, and attendees of Pecha Kucha Night can expect a social evening with drinks and vibrant company. The free evening begins at 8:20 pm at the venue’s Turbine Platform. more

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La Boite Indie
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Opposites unite in Part Two of La Boite Indie

11 Jul 2013

The second delivery of this year’s La Boite Indie mini festivals opens this Thursday July 11, continuing throughout the month. The creation of Tim Spencer, Show Me Yours, I’ll Show You Mine was inspired by a series of interviews with a male sex worker. The documentary-style production follows two men gently prying into each other’s lives. The second production of La Boite Indie – Part Two offers a completely contrasting work of theatre, with the cast of Joy Fear & Poetry made up of children aged between eight and 12 years. Targeted at adults, the piece sees the children sharing their perspectives of modern-Australian society in a captivating multimedia performance. more

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War Horse
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War Horse strides into QPAC

04 Jul 2013

From the National Theatre of Great Britain, War Horse comes to QPAC, revealing life-size puppets and a heartwarming story. War Horse tells the tale of Albert and his beloved horse Joey, who is sold to the cavalry during World War I and shipped to France. Fate takes the horse on an interesting voyage, serving on both sides of the war. Albert, who cannot forget his friend but is not yet old enough to enlist in the war, embarks on a mission to bring Joey home. War Horse will run from Saturday July 6, highlighting the work of South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. more