Director:  Kym Brown Musical Director:  Sally Faint Choreographer and Costume Designer:  Julianne Clinch Production Design:  Panda’monium Designs Photography:  Creative Street and Brit Creative Content includes gun violence, murder, strong language, sexual references, abuse, and loud gunshot effects. “Who we gotta hold up to get my picture on the cover?” Nowadays we chase fame with hashtags and ring lights. In 1930s America, Bonnie and Clyde chose a far louder method. Some sh

A Night of Sherlock Holmes Three classic tales in radio play format Directed by Jason Nash Play 1: The Adventure of the Speckled Band Play 2: A Scandal in Bohemia Play 3: The Case of the Blue Carbuncle “It’s my business to know what other people don’t know.” If modern FM radio is all loud ads, endless chatter, and the same five songs on repeat, then this is its elegant, intelligent ancestor. Long before podcasts, television, or breakfast hosts yelling nonsense in your car, ra

17 Again the Musical – Beenleigh Theatre Group Presented by: Beenleigh Theatre Group Director:  Lachlan Dodd Music Directors:  Ruby Tate and Mark Mirhan Choreographer:  Meggie Ryder Assistant Choreographer:  Kaitlyn Burton Stage Manager:  Biance Riek Lighting Design:  Bryce Delany Sound Design:  Tom O'Driscoll Set Design:  Lachlan Dodd Costume Design:  Lachlan Dodd and Meggie Ryder Photography:  Creative Street and PIF Productions I love when a guilty pleasure film of mine ge

Tarzan – The Stage Musical Based on the Disney film The Spotlight Theatrical Company Directed by Stuart Morgan Music Direction by Matt Pearson Choreography by Jennifer and Perrin Gilbert Photography by Clay English from Vargo Studios Fellow millennials, let’s go back to 1999. Phil Collins of Genesis has just dropped a killer soundtrack for an Disney animated film about a jungle-raised man. Fast forward to now, and Tarzan The Stage Musical  swings straight back into that e

From the very first downbeat, this concert made it abundantly clear that this was not going to be a polite evening of string quartet. Nope, this was strings unleashed . The event, hosted by Nicholas Tam in partnership with Honour Productions, began with an exhilarating rendition of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep. The performance showcased four outstanding string musicians, accompanied by keyboard and drums, all enhanced by dramatic programmed lighting, swirling fog, and a fully

Deal With It! – Hanson Creative Presented at PIP Theatre Written by  Aimee Sheather and Aarya Dath Directed by  Aimee Sheather and Aarya Dath Set Design by  Aimee Sheather Sound Design by  Aarya Dath Producer  Emma Hanson Deal With It! by Hanson Creative is a dark comedy-thriller that manages to be sharply witty while poking at some uncomfortable truths. All with a devilish grin. Literally. Set in a Brisbane sharehouse littered with Amazon boxes, we meet couple Alix and Max

Spring Awakening – Gold Coast Little Theatre Warnings:  Mature themes, explicit sexual content, abuse, sexual assault, abortion, suicide, coarse language. Directed by: Nathan French Music Direction by : Taylor Holmes Photography: Buttery Smooth Images “The lost still walk behind you.” Adapted from Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Spring Awakening is a rock musical that remains hauntingly relevant. Set in conservative G

Murder Incorporated Mayhem Theatre at PIP Theatre   I walked into Murder Incorporated  expecting something odd... I did not expect to leave questioning my sanity, fearing poodles, and thinking deeply about the emotional intimacy between a man and his office rug. And honestly? I had a great time!   This is a fast-paced, gleefully ridiculous farce that knows exactly  what it is and commits to it with absolutely no shame. From minute one, the cast are fully aware of the nonsense

The Middle Room , written, composed and directed by Grace Spinks , began life as a single song inspired by family stories. From that seed has grown a deeply nostalgic, quietly devastating, and beautifully intimate piece of theatre that wears its heart on its sleeve. Grace describes these stories as a kind of mythology. The tales that surround us when we are young and shape us long before we understand their significance. That idea pulses through every moment of this work.   I

Little Shop of Horrors - Presented by Woodward Productions at QPAC Cremorne Theatre Director : Alister Smith Music Director: Heidi Loveland Music Supervision: David Young Choreography: Dan Venz Puppet Design: Brenton Van Vliet Designer: Penny Challen Lighting Design: Declan O'Neill Sound Design: Ben Murray Costumes/Props: Alex Heien Welcome to Skid Row, Los Angeles. A place where dreams go to wilt, hope is perpetually under-watered, and survival feels like a full-time jo

Any Moment By Bradley McCaw | Presented at PIP Theatre Duration: 100 minutes (no interval) Experiencing a new Australian musical always fills me with a sense of curious excitement, like opening a Christmas present wrapped in a bizarre shape. There are no preconceived expectations, just the work, the performers, and the moment you’re sharing together. Any Moment , a new song-cycle musical by Bradley McCaw , embraces that uncertainty and turns it into its greatest strength, rem

Heathers: The Musical – Teen Edition Presented by BG Performing Arts Director : Sam Caruana Music Director: Kate Baxter Choreography : Bella Gordon Photography : By Brit Creative There's a certain excitement when you walk into a jam-packed (and pitch-black!) theatre for a youth production, knowing you're about to see a ton  of talent on stage. That buzz was undeniable at Heathers: The Musical – Teen Edition , with a crowd of about 300+ eager folks ready for a chaotic ride th

Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical Brisbane Musical Theatre Director : Jesse Bradford Musical Director:  Mark Beilby Choreographer:  Ava Moschetti Lighting Design:  Spencer Mitchell Costume Design : Geena Lukin & Andrea Halter Photography : Artist Focused Brisbane Musical Theatre wrapped up their season of Beauty and the Beast with a packed final performance, after the earlier show I was supposed to attend was unexpectedly cancelled due to a power outage (thanks, Bri

Ballet Theatre Queensland – Alice in Wonderland Choreography, Direction & Story:  Clare Morehen Music, Orchestrations & Story:  Lucas D. Lynch Costume Design:  Rebekah Ellis Set Design:  Josh McIntosh Lighting Design:  Ben Hughes Sound Design:  Wil Hughes Orchestra:  Cadenza Chamber Players Photography:  Quince and Mulberry Studios Fresh off the success of Snow White  and Cinderella  in 2025 — and well-earned Stage Buzzie Awards — Ballet Theatre Queensland has built a reputat

Shrek the Musical Communication in Action Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre Directed: Tim Hill Music Director: Jacqui Devereux Choreography: Justin Anderson  Photography: By Brit Creative Walking into a completely full Talbot Theatre is always a promising sign, and Shrek the Musical wasted no time proving why every seat was taken! The show leaned fully into what makes Shrek so much fun: outrageous characters, bold humour, and joyful theatrical silliness. The musical honou

The Little Mermaid Jr - Valmy Academy, Camp Neverland Holiday Program Valmy Academy’s holiday production of The Little Mermaid Jr  was a bright, bubbly reminder of just how much young performers can achieve when they’re given trust, encouragement, and a tsunami of creative fun! Presented as part of Camp Neverland, this wasn’t just a show... Across one intensive week, performers aged 7–17 rehearse and perform a youth musical (alongside excursions and activities!) It requires

After years of teaching these songs in lesson rooms, I realised that this was actually my first time seeing Matilda  staged! The Dance and Theatre Factory’ s Matilda the Musical Jr  was a high-energy holiday production that celebrated young performers and their love of storytelling. While the one-act format doesn’t offer the full score, it keeps the pacing tight and the audience engaged.   Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story, Matilda  follows an extraordinary young girl with

The high-energy variety show, Centre Stage , brought to the stage by Arise Theatricals , Sunnybank Theatre Group , Threeworlds , and Aussie Stage Buzz , was a fiesta of young talent and good old-fashioned live performances!   Produced and directed by William Piper (who also served as host and headline performer), the show embraced the cabaret-style, anything-can-happen energy. William, just 16 years old, was completely at ease with the audience, cracking jokes, playful impro

Book: David West Read Music: Max Martin and Friends Director / Set and Costume Design: Tayla Simpson Music Director: Steven Days Vocal Director: Jade Enright "This is what happens when you spend THREE DAYS getting to know someone…" Created by Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, &Juliet asks a simple question: what if Juliet simply does NOT stab herself and die for Romeo? What if Anne Hathaway storms into Shakespeare’s writing session, grabs the quill, and rewrites the wh

Book by Kristina Redwood & Louella Baldwin Music & Lyrics by Your Man Alex Smith Co-Directors: Hannah Martin & Dominic Bradley Choreographer: Rachael King Music Directors: Rhea Basha & Alex Smith “You shouldn’t have to convince someone to love you.”   Phoenix Ensemble welcomed audiences to the world premiere of Antidote , a new Australian rom-com musical about two sisters, Olive and Darcy, trying to navigate the maddening (and occasionally disastrous) world of love. Olive and