The Mousetrap – New Farm Nash Theatre Written by Agatha Christie Directed by Sharon White As is customary, the last performance of the year at New Farm Nash Theatre takes us into Agatha Christie territory, which means two things: an abundance of suspicious characters and a vow that I must never reveal the murderer's identity to anyone. I take my oath very seriously… Although I did quietly guess correctly right near the end and feel extremely smug about it. The Mousetrap fi

Presented at Twelfth Night Theatre Directed by Deian Ping Music Direction by Nicky Griffith Choreography by Julianne Burke Photography by Creative Street & Pif Productions "There's a dream in the future. There's a struggle that we have yet to win." There are certain shows that never fail to lift your heart, and Hairspray  is firmly on that list for me. Queensland Musical Theatre clearly understands the joy baked into this story and jumps right in from the start. For anyone wh

Bahala/o was one of those shows that hit me with a wave of energy the moment I walked in. Creator and performer Buddy Malbasias and co-star Clare Dark were already onstage sweeping mounds of rice off their catwalk, a lone pedestal fan whirring at one end, haze drifting from underneath the stage, and a full house buzzing with excitement. I sat front row and immediately learnt two things: cover your bags and drinks unless you want them seasoned, and prepare to get up close and

A Night at the Musicals closed out their 2025 season with a spectacular final chapter: Disney: In Concert . With three shows at the beautiful Talbot Theatre in the Thomas Dixon Centre, this production celebrated the power of Disney music with world-class talent. I was already pumped to see my friends dazzle us, but as soon as the orchestra began the overture of When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)  / A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella) , I knew we were in for a

Centenary Theatre Group – Directed by Gary Kliger Sir Arthur Conan Doyle caused quite the stir when he attempted to kill off the Sherlock Holmes character. This play, Holmes and Watson , dives into the murky aftermath of that decision. Holmes is “dead”… supposedly… and three men have appeared, all claiming to be the legendary detective. Dr John Watson is summoned to a remote asylum on Starkhaven Island to determine which of them, if any, is the real Holmes. From there, things

Virginmobile by Amiel Simpson Presented by Passion Productions Directed by Jack Winrow Passion Productions presents Virginmobile , a fresh Australian play that dives straight into the messy, emotional tornado of being twenty-something. It all unfolds over one long, chaotic night at Mark’s 21st birthday party. If you've ever been the frazzled host, the reluctant designated driver, awkwardly sharing space with your ex, or the tipsy friend spiralling for no clear reason... you w

Presented by Ghostlight Theatre at Evilcorp Horror Maze and Bar, Fortitude Valley Directed by Yasmin Elahi Music Direction and Sound Design by William Pipe Photography by Alan Burchill Evilcorp Horror Maze and Bar has transformed into a hilariously horrifying playground for Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! Picture this: you're surrounded by spooky lighting, thick haze, and faint groans from zombies wandering the aisles. The space is like stepping into a '60s horror f

Presented by: La Boite Theatre in association with Griffin Theatre Company Written by: Dylan Van Den Berg Co-directed by: Declan Greene and Amy Sole Cast: Joseph Althouse and Danny Howard Warnings: Recommended for audiences aged 15+. Contains loud noise, blinding lights, simulated sex scenes, weapons, and descriptions or representations of colonial violence. Photography : Prudence Upton “You could pass for a white fella… except for your voice and your face and your hair an

Director: Fiona Kennedy Assistant Director & Set Design: Prue Robb Intimacy Coordinator: Heidi Gledhill Stage Manager: Isabel Foland Lighting & Sound Design: Kyle Royall-West Set Build: Scott Lymbery “This is not a spontaneous person you have before you!” Walking into Ad Astra’s brand-new black box space, Pluto , feels a little like déjà vu. There’s an echo of their much-loved Fortitude Valley venue here: close walls, low ceilings, and that quiet hum of anticipation that only

Presented by : Hanson Creative at BackDock Arts, Fortitude Valley Book by Joe Tracz, Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, adapted from the novel by Rick Riordan “Out there in the real world, that’s where the real monsters are” (…but thank god for musicals, right?!). Hanson Creative’s one-weekend run of The Lightning Thief  packed a thunderbolt’s worth of enthusiasm into the tiniest of spaces. A five-piece live band shared the stage, demigods swung swords within arm’s reach, and a

Presented by Paterson Productions Venue : Twelfth Night Theatre Directed by Sam Caruana Musical Direction by Mark Mirhan Choreography by Kamara Albertson Photography: PIF Productions Kenn Wylchi Santos There’s something about Priscilla, Queen of the Desert  that makes you want to grab your boa and live loudly! Based on Stephan Elliott’s beloved 1994 film, the story follows drag queens Tick and Adam and their glamorous trans friend Bernadette as they travel from Sydney to

Photography by Creative Street “Cause life is short and life is hard, so I don't care how… no more wasted time.” What if one tiny...

Presented by:  Queensland College of Dance Venue:  La Boite Theatre Directors:  Tim Hill & Jacqui Devereux Musical Director:  Ben Murray Choreography:  Tess Hill Assistant Choreographer:  Lauren Bensted Costume, Makeup & Wigs:  Lucia Umpierrez, Megan Cattel & Eulla Cadoo Dagley Set & Props:  Tamsyn Doyle & Lily Davis Steer Book by  Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse | Music by  John Kander | Lyrics by  Fred Ebb   Few musicals are as instantly recognisable or as intimidating to stage as Chi

“Well hello, Dolly… it’s so nice to have you back where you belong.” Step aside, modern revivals! Savoyards are here to remind Brisbane...

Ipswich Musical Theatre Company | Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein Directed by Thomas Armstrong-Robley Music Direction by Matt Rofe Choreography by Simon Lind Photography by Justin Marriner Ipswich Musical Theatre Company delivered a deeply moving and impressively polished production of Come From Away , a story that has travelled the world yet somehow felt right at home in this community setting. Before the show even began, the pre-show airport announcements

Written by Emma Dean | Directed by Belinda Raisin | Musical Direction by Tony Dean Performed by Cheep Trill at Thomas Dixon Centre for the Brisbane Festival Photography by Barbara Lowing   Warm, hilarious, and overflowing with heart, Community Choir: The Musical  captured everything that makes Brisbane’s arts scene so special: the joy, the quirks, and the undeniable sense of community that ties it all together! As part of Brisbane Festival , this show was the perfect opener;

Presented by Good Time Theatrics at PIP Theatre Written by Jonathan Larson Director & Producer – Kurtis Laing Musical Director – Nate Stevenson Original Choreography – Juliette Coleman Associate Choreographer – Hannah Crowther Band : Nate Stevenson (Keys), Joel Sanchez-Carn and Dylan Pinti (Guitar), Jess Hobbs (Bass), Rachael Jory and Marcelle Gunning (Drums) Lighting Designer – Yasmin Elahi | Sound Designer – Peter van Brucken | Set Design – Brigitte Bennet   Photograp

Presented by La Boite Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company and Singapore Repertory Theatre in association with Brisbane Festival Directed by...

Presented by Caper & Crow, Brisbane Festival, Blackbird Brisbane and Twelfth Night Theatre Playing 2 – 28 September, 2025   This year...

4 – 13 September QPAC Lyric Theatre Presented by Brisbane Festival and Opera Queensland in association with QPAC Brisbane Festival has...