Ahh, that crazy old Bard sure knows a thing or two about bringing drama and laughter together – but what happens when you throw a bickering couple into the writing mix? Coming to QPAC on Saturday November 12 to combine the surprising creative duo of Cole Porter and Shakespeare is Kiss Me, Kate, a rollicking musical play within a play that pushes theatre to its limits with hilarious results. more
QT Gold Coast will explode into a cultural playground this weekend as it stages Hotelling – a 48-hour long arts and performance showcase. Art lovers and fun seekers will be treated to a flirtatious, fly-on-the-wall experience as a series of unpredictable performances unfold across bars, in elevators, corridors, courtyards, hotel rooms and previously unnoticed nooks throughout the contemporary Surfers Paradise hotel. more
One of the most iconic stories that has spawned some amazing pop culture moments is for sure A Streetcar Named Desire – after all, who doesn’t love a good melodrama? All of the action from Tennessee Williams’ passionate play is hitting the La Boite Theatre from October 15 to November 12 in a season that’s set to make you sweat like a steamy New Orleans evening. more
Ahoy, globetrotters! Feel like spicing up your life without picking up your passport? Along with being host to rad regular visual art events and the ever-popular Jan Powers Farmers Market, there’s always something live to see and do at the Brisbane Powerhouse. The upcoming month features local and international names doing all manner of things for your entertainment – from cutting social commentary to heart-stopping theatre, here’s five events you won’t want to miss out on. more
I see London, I see France, I see QPAC’s… awe-inspiring line-up of theatre, ballet and music (get your mind out of the gutter)! Known as one of the country’s leading centres for all things live, QPAC is a haven for both emerging locals and big-name international stars. As well as hosting a number of rad Brisbane Festival picks, QPAC’s September program is packed with loads of goodies from all around the world. Take some time out to immerse yourself in our top five selections at QPAC this month. more
We all know the one about the pale chick with blood-red lips and ebony hair, right? Well she’s back, but not as you may have remembered. La Boite and Opera Queensland’s Snow White is taking on Brisbane Festival in a reboot that will make you forget all about the Disney days. more
Some folk are of the mind that adaptations of novels can never match up to the original source material. Well, they’re wrong – Wisdom Tree Live is gracing the Brisbane Writers Festival on Saturday September 10 to prove that it can be oh so right. The crew here at The Weekend Edition are super stoked to be presenting the debut of this all-in, one-of-a-kind living book experience. more
It’s almost September – spring has sprung, the days are getting longer and soon enough, around one million people will be enjoying the sensory explosion that is the iconic Brisbane Festival. The program is an eruption of diversity including elements of theatre, music, dance, circus and opera, as well as major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire. Running from September 3–24, this year more than ever punters are spoilt for choice with a mixture of local legends and international stars coming out to play. We’ve put a magnifying glass to the amazing line-up of live entertainment to bring you our picks for Brisbane Festival this year. more
If variety is the spice of life, then The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts is a certified jalapeno of an institution. You can pretty much swing by at any given time and see something that will knock your socks off – from theatre, fine art and comedy to everything in between – but the coming month sees a huge line-up of events that are well worth a visit or two. Whip out the calendar and file these five gems under ‘must-do’. more
One of Brisbane’s best hubs of art and culture is the Brisbane Powerhouse, which never fails to bring some world-class entertainment to its stages throughout the year. We decided to pick five of our favourites that we reckon you’ll get a kick out of this month. more
One of America’s most adventurous award-winning playwrights has penned an entertaining satirical look at modern stereotypes. more
An all-new ice show will bring together some of Disney’s greatest tales for a series of epic journeys from June 23 to 27. more
From June 21–28, QPAC will once again play host to the biennial festival Out of the Box, which nurtures imagination and creativity in children aged eight years and under. more
A cabaret singer is transplanted 100 years into the future and has only her talent to rely upon. This entertaining performance will be taking place at the Judith Wright Centre on Saturday June 11. more
This iconic off-Broadway production is hitting Australia for a riotous romp along the east coast, stopping in Brisbane for a run of dates at QPAC’s Playhouse from June 1–12. more
No, we’re not talking about the Kate Bush song. The iconic and polarising story is being staged at QPAC with a brand new cast of performers from shake & stir theatre co. more
With a program full to the brim of wonderful performers, the Queensland Cabaret Festival returns to Brisbane with one of it’s most dynamic line-ups yet. more
Spend a night at the theatre! Here are our top picks for stage shows taking place in Brisbane this weekend. Click the names for full details! more
Get tangled up in La Boite’s corruption-fuelled take on Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of King Richard III, where nobody gets out unscathed. more
When a stage production has a swag of awards to its name, it must be pretty exceptional. No wonder why Brisbane Powerhouse is thrilled to present Daffodils [inspired by true events]. more