< Back CABARET: Songs that Won the War - Ipswich Musical Theatre Company 10 Nov 2024 Season: November 10th, 2024 Title: Songs That Won the War Presented By: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company Genre: Musical Theatre / Historical Music Showcase Synopsis: Presented by the Ipswich Musical Theatre Company, Songs That Won the War showcases the beloved songs and music of the Second World War, including classics by artists like Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Bing Crosby, and the Andrew Sisters. This cherished production, written by Clive Render, has been a local tradition since 2011, capturing the spirit and resilience of the wartime era with nostalgic melodies, wartime speeches, and heartfelt narration by Doreen Orton, a WWII child in England. Performance Dates: Sunday, November 10, 2024 Performance Times: 1:30 pm (Doors open at 1 pm) Performance Location and Address: The Old Courthouse, Roderick & East Streets, Ipswich Ticket Costs: $24.00 (includes Devonshire tea) Ticket Link: Book via Ipswich Visitor Information Centre - in person or by phone (07) 3281 0555 Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including interval Creative Team: Writer: Clive Render Narrator: Doreen Orton Production Website: ipswichmusicaltheatrecompany.com.au Other Information: Enjoy Devonshire tea during the interval on the courthouse veranda. This event is held annually in the week of Remembrance Day, honouring the music and morale-boosting entertainment that kept spirits high during WWII. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Gaslight - Sandgate Theatre 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 16th, 2024 Title: Gaslight Presented By: Sandgate Theatre Inc. Genre: Thriller, Drama Synopsis: Written in 1938 by Patrick Hamilton, Gaslight unravels a chilling story of coercion and manipulation in a marriage fraught with deceit. Set in 1880s London, the play follows Bella Manningham as she grapples with her husband's psychological control, all while a mysterious police detective reopens the case of a murdered woman and her hidden treasure. As flickering lights and strange sounds unsettle Bella, she must confront the dark truths that haunt her home. Will she escape the shadow of her husband's control, or succumb to the same tragic fate as her mother? Written By: Patrick Hamilton Performance Dates and Times: Friday, 1st November 2024 - 7:30 PM Saturday, 2nd November 2024 - 7:30 PM Friday, 8th November 2024 - 7:30 PM Saturday, 9th November 2024 - 7:30 PM Friday, 15th November 2024 - 7:30 PM Saturday, 16th November 2024 - 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Sandgate Town Hall, Seymour Street, Sandgate, Brisbane QLD 4017 Ticket Costs: Adult: $25.00 Concession (Pension Card Holders/Students): $22.00 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here Warnings: This production includes themes of coercive control and manipulation, dynamic sound effects, and flickering lights. Viewer discretion is advised. Other Information: Audience members are welcome to bring their own food and drink, though tables are not provided. For more details, visit Sandgate Theatre’s website or contact them at sandgatetheatre@yahoo.com.au Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Spotlight Youth Theatre 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 2nd, 2024 Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Presented By: Spotlight Youth Theatre Genre: Play, Drama Synopsis: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows Christopher Boone, a brilliant but socially challenged 15-year-old, as he embarks on a mission to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbour's dog, Wellington. Christopher is gifted in mathematics and science, yet navigating social interactions proves challenging. This journey takes him beyond his comfort zone, leading to revelations that change his life and those around him. This thought-provoking adaptation by Simon Stephens captures the humour and poignancy of Mark Haddon's acclaimed novel, offering a unique glimpse into the world through Christopher's eyes. Written By: Mark Haddon (novel), Simon Stephens (adaptation) Performance Dates and Times: Friday, 1st November 2024: 4:00 PM - Performed by the 4 PM Sophomore Drama class Saturday, 2nd November 2024: 6:00 PM - Performed by the 6 PM Sophomore Drama class Performance Location and Address: Spotlight Theatre, 185-187 Ashmore Road, Benowa, QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: Adult/Concession/Student: $25.00 Child (under 15): $15.00 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here Warnings: This play contains mature themes and is recommended for older youth and adults. Recommended Age: 12+ Teacher: Ethan Speight Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Twisted - Phoenix Ensemble 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 9th, 2024 Title: Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier Presented By: Phoenix Ensemble Genre: Musical Parody Synopsis: Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin… from the villain’s point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom, a misunderstood Royal Vizier embarks on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan, an invading prince, and the most notorious thief to ever live. With the help of the Kingdom’s free-spirited, teenage Princess, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing a wish-granting Djinn and defeat the city’s most-wanted criminal… Aladdin! This musical adventure celebrates and lovingly pokes fun at everyone’s favourite series of hand-drawn animated films. Written By: Music: A.J. Holmes Lyrics: Kaley McMahon Book: Matt Lang, Nick Lang & Eric Kahn Gale Arrangements: Justin Fischer Orchestrations: Andrew Fox Performance Dates: November 1st – 9th, 2024 Performance Times: Friday 1 November 2024: 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM (Sold Out) Saturday 2 November 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM (Sold Out), 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM (Sold Out) Thursday 7 November 2024: 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM (11 tickets available) Friday 8 November 2024: 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM (Sold Out) Saturday 9 November 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM (Sold Out), 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM (Sold Out) Performance Location and Address: Pavilion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh, QLD 4207 Ticket Costs: Adult: $40.00 Concession: $35.00 (Includes child, student, pensioner) Adult + Program: $49.00 Concession + Program: $44.00 Group Booking: $33.00 (for 10 or more tickets) Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here Warnings: NOT child-friendly. Recommended for audiences aged 18+. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with an intermission. Creative Team: Director: Kristen Barros Musical Director: Hayley Marsh Choreographer: Hannah Crowther Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Hell Yeah! - NJOY Productions, Beenleigh Theatre Group 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 2nd, 2024 Title: Hell Yeah! A High School Boy’s Journey Presented By: NJoy Productions Genre: One-Man Comedy Show / Coming-of-Age Synopsis: Created by Nicholas Joy, Hell Yeah! A High School Boy’s Journey is a comedic exploration of embarrassment, growth, and self-discovery. Narrated by Nicholas as his present-day self, he reflects on his high school years, jumping back to relive his most cringeworthy moments. From awkward encounters to life lessons, each embarrassing moment shaped his values and identity. Expect laughter, some tears, and plenty of relatable teenage nostalgia in this one-man show. Performance Dates: Friday, 1 November 2024 - Saturday, 2 November 2024 Performance Times: Friday, 1 November at 7:30 pm Saturday, 2 November at 7:30 pm Performance Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre, Crete Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Ticket Costs: Adult: $30.00 Concession/Child: $25.00 Group Discounts: Available for groups of 10 or more (contact Box Office directly via email) Ticket Link: TryBooking Warnings: Contains coarse language and mild mature themes, including references to anxiety and depression. Recommended Age: Suitable for mature audiences (content may not be suitable for younger children). Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Mystery on the Orient Express - Toowoomba Choral Society 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 2nd, 2024 Title: Mystery on the Orient Express Theatre Restaurant Presented By: Toowoomba Choral Society Genre: Interactive Mystery Theatre Dining Experience Synopsis: Embark on a hilariously suspenseful journey with Holmes, a quirky Watson, Inspector Gadget, Miss Marples, and other beloved characters as they try to unravel the mystery aboard the iconic Orient Express. Travel through the scenic route of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria, encountering delightful chaos from the eccentric train crew and colourful Can-Can girls. This fast-paced show invites you to join the fun, don your finest costumes, and immerse yourself in a theatrical mystery like no other. Performance Dates: Friday 1 November 2024 Saturday 2 November 2024 Performance Location and Address: Choral Hall - Toowoomba Choral Society, Corner of Raff & Bridge Streets, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 Warnings: Recommended for audiences 12 years and older. Recommended Age: 12+ Production Website: Toowoomba Choral Society Other Information: Costumes encouraged for audience members. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Alice in Wonderland Jr. - ROCKIT Productions 3 Nov 2024 Season: November 3rd - 10th, 2024 Title: Alice in Wonderland Jr. Presented By: ROCKIT Productions Genre: Family Musical Synopsis: Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into the whimsical world of Wonderland, where everything is delightfully topsy-turvy. In this Disney classic, Alice embarks on an adventurous journey of self-discovery, encountering beloved characters such as the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. This updated adaptation combines music from the original animated film and the 2010 live-action remake, reintroducing audiences to a timeless story of imagination and fun. Written By: Based on the 1951 animated film and 2010 live-action adaptation by Disney Performance Times: Sunday 3 November 2024: Diamonds Cast: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Spades Cast: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Saturday 9 November 2024: Spades Cast: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Diamonds Cast: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Spades Cast: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Sunday 10 November 2024: Diamonds Cast: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Spades Cast: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Diamonds Cast: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Performance Location and Address: Launchpad Theatre,36 Old Cleveland Road,Capalaba QLD 4157 Ticket Costs: Adult: $28.90 Concession (Children, Students, Seniors): $23.90 Group (6+): $23.90 per person Ticket Link: Book Now Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes Cast: Diamonds Cast: Olivia, Rose, Amalia, Addi E, Harper, Bella, Isaac, Sophie, Christian, Addi K, Layla Spades Cast: Juliette, Patrick, Evelyn S, Greta, Evelyn M, Lydia, Edison, Chloe, Jad, Imogen, Libby Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Musical Theatre Open Mic - Broadway Rising Stars 3 Nov 2024 Season: November 3rd, 2024 Title: Broadway Rising Stars Presented By: The Sit Down Comedy Club Genre: Musical Theatre Open Mic Synopsis: Prepare to witness the brightest young talent Brisbane has to offer! Broadway Rising Stars is a showcase of incredible young performers, each auditioned and ready to dazzle the audience with their musical theatre prowess. From heartfelt ballads to high-energy performances, this open mic event promises a variety of stunning musical numbers that will have you dancing in your seat. Don’t miss your chance to see these future stars shine on stage! Performance Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024 Performance Time: 2:00 PM Performance Location and Address: The Sit Down Comedy Club, 186 Given Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: General Admission (All Ages Ticket): $35.00 Family Package (4 x General Admission Tickets): $128.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Warnings: This is an all-ages event in a licensed venue. Under QLD Liquor Licensing, all minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Failure to comply with these legal requirements will result in refusal of entry, and no refunds will be given. Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages. However, some performance content or language may offend. Other Information: Seating is allocated based on booking group size and order of booking. You may be seated with other groups. Filming may occur during the performance. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Quavers - Real and Diverse Theatre, QPAC 24 Oct 2024 Season: October 24th - 26th, 2024 Title : Quavers Presented by : Real and Diverse Theatre Genre : Comedy Synopsis : Quavers draws inspiration from the ensemble’s personal stories, ghostly fascinations and delight in live music from country tunes and jazz beats to haunting classics. This is a tale of the quintessentially Brisbane music shop Quavers, which is doomed to face its end by the destructive bulldozers of the notorious Bean Brothers. Quavers siblings Tammy, Mavis, Stirling and Bob embark on a quest to save their famous store from greed, the excavator’s blade and ruin. The siblings seek help from famous musical ghosts and a spook with a swaying sickle. Performance Season : 24 - 26 Oct 2024 Performance Location : QPAC Playhouse Theatre Ticket Cost : $59 Purchase Tickets : https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2024/quavers Duration : 1 hour Warning : Please note that this production contains fog effects. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Love - Salad Days Collective 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 3rd, 2024 Title: Love Presented By: Salad Days Collective Genre: Drama Synopsis: Tanya, Annie, and Lorenzo are at the bottom of society's heap. Abused and abusive, they are difficult to like, let alone love. But it is love, in all its distorted forms, that holds them together. Patricia Cornelius’s powerful writing challenges audiences to find compassion for those often deemed beyond redemption. Set in dimly lit backstreets and dingy squats, this searing and poetic drama explores the destructive yet deeply human nature of love. Winner of the 2006 AWGIE Award for Best Stage Play and the 2005 Wal Cherry Award for Best Australian Play, Love is an unapologetic meditation on classism, sexism, and drug abuse in Australia. Performance Dates: Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:30 pm - 9 pm Saturday, 2 November 2024, 7:30 pm - 9 pm Sunday, 3 November 2024, 2 pm - 3:30 pm Sunday, 3 November 2024, 7:30 pm - 9 pm Performance Location and Address: VENTspace, 23 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $40 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Warnings: Please note that this production contains content suited to a mature audience (16+). It includes depictions of sexual activity, explicit language, and domestic violence. Recommended Age: 16+ Duration: 90 minutes, no interval Cast: Tanya: Jasmine Prasser Annie: Georgina Sawyer Lorenzo: Leo Buzac Creative Team: Produced By: Jasmine Prasser & Georgina Sawyer Directed By: Ava Rusch Production Website: Salad Days Collective - Love Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Scotland Road - Mercury Theatre Wynnum 1 Nov 2024 Season: November 1st - 17th, 2024 Title: Scotland Road Presented By: Mercury Theatre Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Mercury Theatre invites you into the chilling world of Jeffrey Hatcher's Scotland Road . When a young woman is found adrift on an iceberg, she only utters one word: 'Titanic.' Taken to a secluded location for interrogation, the mystery deepens as secrets surrounding the Titanic begin to unravel. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as tensions rise and truths come to light. Performance Dates: Friday, 1 November 2024 Saturday, 2 November 2024 Sunday, 3 November 2024 Friday, 8 November 2024 Saturday, 9 November 2024 Sunday, 10 November 2024 Friday, 15 November 2024 Saturday, 16 November 2024 (Gala Night & 75th Anniversary Celebration) Sunday, 17 November 2024 Performance Times: Evening performances at 7:30 PM Matinees at 2:00 PM on weekends Performance Location and Address: Manly-Lota RSL Memorial Hall, 184 Melville Terrace, Manly QLD 4179 Ticket Costs: $25 Ticket Link: Click here to purchase tickets Seating Arrangements: All performances will feature table seating for up to 7 guests. Guests are welcome to bring their own food (e.g., cheese platters, takeaway) but outside alcohol is not permitted. The Manly-Lota RSL will have a bar with a variety of drinks, including beer, wine, and soft drinks. For more information about the venue and planning your night out, visit Mercury Theatre Wynnum . Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Love, Lies, Bleeding - Ad Astra Theatre Company 31 Oct 2024 Season: October 31st - November 23rd, 2024 Title: Love, Lies, Bleeding by Don DeLillo Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Genre: Drama Synopsis: Love, Lies, Bleeding explores the ethical and emotional complexities of life, death, and assisted suicide. The story centres around Alex Macklin, an artist in the final stage of his life after a devastating stroke. His son, Sean, and his two ex-wives, Toinette and Lia, are left grappling with difficult choices regarding Alex’s fate. As the family debates assisted death and the value of existence, the play delves into themes of mercy, love, and the nature of human life. Performance Dates: Thursday, 31 October - Saturday, 23 November 2024 Performance Times: Thursdays 7:30pm Fridays 7:30pm Saturdays 2:00pm and 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: Ad Astra Theatre, 57 Misterton Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Ticket Costs: $55.00 Adult ticket $37.50 Any concession with ID $35 Groups 7+ Ticket Link: Book tickets here Warnings: This play contains sensitive topics, including assisted suicide and the complexities of end-of-life decisions. Recommended Age: Not recommended for younger audiences due to mature themes. Duration: 2.5 hours including interval Cast: Alex | John Stibbard Toinette | Helen Howard Lia | Carla Haynes Sean | Spencer Cliff Creative Team: Director | Michael Futcher Assistant Director | Tom Pocilujko Stage Manager | Hayley Smith Lighting Design & Tech | Madelyne Leite Set and Costume Design | Ada Lukin Production Website: Ad Astra Theatre - Love, Lies, Bleeding Other Information: The theatre operates a strict no-late-entry policy, so please arrive on time. Previous Next