Venus in Fur brings mind games to QPAC
20 Jun 2013From Broadway to Brisbane, Venus in Fur is an intense tale exploring the dynamics of sexual power between a master and slave. more
Australian and Indonesian cultures meet in Opal Vapour
06 Jun 2013Opal Vapour is an ethereal performance filled with shimmering splendour, shadows and sand, which has been collaboratively created between Indonesian and Australian artists. more
New York City sparkles in burlesque Empire
23 May 2013Burlesque may conjure up images of a spangled Dita Von Teese, but the art form has a far lengthier history than the modern movements of the raven-haired femme fatale. The dramatic theatrical works of burlesque have been performed since the late 17th century, though certainly these affairs were not as saucy as they may be today. Brisbane audiences will soon be able to enjoy a range of interpretations of traditional burlesque when Empire comes to town. more
See the A Clockwork Orange performed on stage
23 May 2013When Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange was first released in 1962, the novel sparked outcry in its native Britain. The read was heavy with violence, greed, manipulation, aggression and power, and was met with opposition almost immediately. Despite its dark plotlines, the novel is today largely lauded as literary genius and can be enjoyed in its latest incarnation as a theatrical production at QPAC. more
See George Orwell’s Animal Farm at QPAC
16 May 2013'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' is perhaps the most famous (and revealing) line from George Orwell's literary piece, Animal Farm. The allegorical novel is renowned for being one of the world's most admired political critiques and is now about to return to QPAC's stage in a theatrical version. more
Enjoy testosterone-charged theatre with Sons of Sin
16 May 2013In an age of increasing hair gel usage and metrosexuality, the lines of what constitutes manliness can be somewhat blurry. It's this confusing territory that is traipsed in the latest theatrical production to arrive on stage at Fortitude Valley's Judith Wright Centre, Sons of Sin – a foray into the definition of a modern man. more
Uta Uber Kool Ja dazzles at Judith Wright Centre
09 May 2013Set in a chic penthouse apartment atop the Judith Wright Centre, Uta Uber Kool Ja is a hilarious display of immersive theatre. more
Vote for best show at La Boite Indie
09 May 2013Reality television has infiltrated TV sets to the extent that it is now hard to remember life without it. From lifestyle cooking shows to profiling groups of hard-partiers at various shores around the world, reality television holds a prominence on screen that has now infiltrated the stage. In an interesting twist on the theatrical sphere, La Boite will soon be employing the voting techniques associated with reality television with the return of the first part of the 2013 Indie Season. more
Nick Earls’ World of Chickens visits Metro Arts
09 May 2013Nick Earls is one of Brisbane’s best-known writers. Armed with pen and paper, he has managed to successfully capture a sense of the Brisbane community and its locals since the late 1980s. In 2001 Nick released World of Chickens, a story that explores friendship, family, love and ambition and all set within a suburban takeaway joint. The tale is staged around the life of two medical students, working their way through uni with a job at Ron Todd’s World of Chickens. It explores the two lads’ complicated and awkward relationship with the owner, Ron Todd, his daughter Sophie and wife Zel. Metro Arts’ version of the tale is the debut production of Short Case Theatre Company, which is a theatre initiative made up of junior doctors and doctors-in training. All proceeds from the stage will go towards the work of the University of Queensland’s Medical Society… more
See Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of Red
25 Apr 2013It’s often the case that the ending of a film or play will please some members of the audience, but leave others wanting. If you are the type who likes an ending open to interpretation, then you may be intrigued by the production of Red. more
A passion for cuisine flutters through Food at La Boite
18 Apr 2013The inspirational quote from former British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli that 'man is only great when he acts from passion' is a powerful mantra, which has been channelled in the latest theatrical production to hit La Boite Theatre. more
Acclaimed play Next to Normal arrives at QPAC
11 Apr 2013The somewhat taboo topic of mental illness recently gained some much-needed attention in the heavily awarded film Silver Linings Playbook and now, a little closer to home, the subject is again being addressed in the production Next to Normal. more
Cinderella’s fairytale dances to the QPAC stage
04 Apr 2013The story of Cinderella has been around for centuries. The familiar fairytale of the downtrodden damsel, a slipper and a saviour of a prince has been re-envisioned in various forms and by many nations since the tale's birth. more
Embrace regrets at I Should Have Drunk More Champagne
28 Mar 2013It doesn't have to be a drunken dalliance, but rather it could be a simple error in judgement that forms your biggest regret. Over the course of a lifetime, you’re bound to accrue quite a few regrets. A new performance piece at Metro Arts seeks us to embrace them rather than run away, heads bowed in shame. more
Enjoy life’s Trivia at Brisbane Arts Theatre
28 Mar 2013A night immersed in trivia seems to be replacing a casual tipple on weekdays (or weekends if you are all the more dedicated). The theoretical team sport that tests your wits can be found played regularly around Brisbane, from local RSLs to destinations that are a little cooler, like Archive Beer Boutique. The current obsession with the simple quiz has inspired the creation of the production Trivia. The plot follows a group of friends who form a team to compete in their local trivia competition, all the while learning life lessons in the process. Trivia will be performed at Brisbane Arts Theatre from March 23 to April 20. more
Horse around at equestrian ballet Cavalia
07 Mar 2013Alexander the Great was renowned for his relationship with his horse. Legend states that the wild beast Bucephalus was tamed by the brave Alexander to become a magnificent (and dutiful) creature, that partnered the royal in many a great battle. While no longer does a rider sit astride his horse and charge across the battlefield, the tie between man and horse has long been a treasured one. more
Take a drink at La Boite’s pop-up bar
07 Mar 2013Patrons of the arts may desire to indulge in a tipple this weekend with the arrival of La Boite’s swish pop-up bar. Constructed by design firm Wrightson Stewart, the suave drinking den was erected to coincide with the arrival of the Holding the Man production at La Boite Theatre. The bar’s interior was inspired by the set of the play, with large mirrors, theatre lights and a wall of memorabilia (in ode to the characters) installed. The VIP area is available to enjoy only by patrons who have taken up one of the limited Holding the Man VIP tickets available – these include entry to the bar, reserved seating, two complimentary drinks and a free show program. @ La Boite, March 5–9 and 15–16 more
Holding the Man opens at La Boite Theatre
14 Feb 2013With the gay marriage debate making headlines as the British Parliament votes to legalise same-sex marriage, there could not be a more prominent time for Australian production Holding the Man to return to Brisbane. more
Join the theatrical discussion at World Theatre Festival
14 Feb 2013Brisbane Powerhouse is revered for its celebrations of the arts from around the world. Like a lively museum exhibition, plays, theatrical productions, musicians, dancing and comedy interweave with each other in the single destination. This week the World Theatre Festival returns to the cultural hub, presenting a display of the globe’s latest and greatest theatrical pieces. more
Savour a Queensland Theatre Company double bill
31 Jan 2013By definition, a double bill is a night's program of entertainment that features two main items or personalities. What this means for QPAC audiences is a chance to embrace not one, but two of the playhouse's cultural gems in a single evening's amusement. more