CABARET: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Opera Queensland, Brisbane Festival

Title: Are You Lonesome Tonight

Presented By: Brisbane Festival, produced by Opera Queensland

Genre: Opera and country music crossover

Synopsis: Opera meets country music in this energetic, heartfelt production from Opera Queensland. Young Australian singers perform famous arias alongside songs by artists including Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daly and Dolly Parton, with music by Puccini, Verdi and more.

Performance Dates and Times:

• Wednesday 9 September 2026 — 2:00 pm

• Thursday 10 September 2026 — 2:00 pm

• Friday 11 September 2026 — 2:00 pm

• Saturday 12 September 2026 — 11:00 am

• Saturday 12 September 2026 — 2:00 pm

Performance Location and Address: Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Verso Projects Festival Village, South Bank Cultural Forecourt, 74A Stanley Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs: $49.90–$90

Ticket Link: Book tickets

Recommended Age: All ages

Duration: 60 minutes

Cast:

• Marcus Corowa

• Gabrielle Diaz

• Alec Steedman

• Trevor Jones

Creative Team:

• Patrick Nolan — Concept

• Laura Hansford — Director

• Penny Challen — Design

• Wesley Bluff — Lighting

• Steve Russell — Musical Director

• Trevor Jones — Musical Director and Pianist

• Dane Lam — Opera Music Consultant

• Sara Storer — Country Music Consultant

Production Website: Opera Queensland

Other Information: 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible, and the production contains approximately 50% visual content.

• Booths must be booked as a complete group of six seats and are accessed by two steps.

• Accessible bookings can be made through QTIX on 136 246 or at info@qtix.com.au