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< Back YOUTH PERFORMANCE: Shining Bright - Second Star Youth Theatre 19 Dec 2025 Season: December 19th, 2025 Title: Shining Bright: A Second Star Christmas Presented By: Second Star Youth Theatre Genre: Youth Theatre / Holiday Show / Concert Synopsis: Join us for a sparkling evening of traditional carols, Christmas hits and musical theatre favourites performed by a cast of bright young performers. Performance Date: December 19th, 2025 Performance Time: 7PM Performance Location and Address: Faith Works Norman Park, 177 Bennetts Road, Norman Park QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: General Admission - $10 Children Under 3 - Free on adults lap Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Shining Bright Age recommendation: All ages Production Website: Second Star Youth Theatre - Shining Bright Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: Wynnum Wonderland Choir - Wynnum Wonderland 18 Dec 2025 Season: December 18th, 2025 Title: Wynnum Wonderland Singalong Choir Presented By: Wynnum Fringe Festival / Wynnum Wonderland! Genre: Community Music / Christmas Sing-Along / Family Event Synopsis: It’s time to raise your voices, Wynnum! Come together under the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent for the Wynnum Wonderland Singalong Choir, a joyful community performance featuring a brand-new version of Winter Wonderland rewritten especially for the bayside. All ages and abilities are invited to sing together in festive harmony, creating a heartwarming soundtrack to the season beside the water. No singing ability required, just bring your festive spirit! Performance Dates: December 18th, 2025 Performance Times: 6PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) - $20 General Admission Child (17 & Under) - $10 General Admission Family of 4 - $55.05 General Admission Group of (10+) - $18.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Wynnum Wonderland Choir Recommended Age: All ages welcome Cast: Community choir participants, hosted by Tom Oliver with live musician accompaniment Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Wynnum Wonderland Choir Other Information: Wynnum Wonderland transforms Bay Terrace into a festive celebration of music, circus, comedy and more under the Augathella Spiegeltent Venue accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible entry and seating options Companion Card is accepted, cardholder purchases their own ticket and the companion/carer receives complimentary entry, arranged with box office staff upon arrival Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: Carols in the Spiegeltent - Wynnum Wonderland 17 Dec 2025 Season: December 17th, 2025 Title: Carols in the Spiegeltent Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland! Genre: Holiday Concert / Community Christmas Sing-Along / Family Music Event Synopsis: A festive celebration of Christmas song under the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent. Join Australia’s leading voices as they bring beloved carols and seasonal favorites to life in an open-hearted musical gathering — perfect for families, friends, and community members embracing the holiday spirit. Performance Dates: December 17th, 2025 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: VIP Adult - $69 VIP Child - $59 VIP Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) - $169 General Admission Adult - $49 General Admission Child - $39 General Admission Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) - $139 General Admission Adult Group (10+) - $40each Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Carols in the Spiegeltent Recommended Age: All Ages Cast: Hosted by Tom Oliver & Dash Kruck with performances by: Jonathon Welch AM, Angelique Cassimatis, Debora Krizak, Hayley Johnson, Asabi Goodman, Caillin Malley, Bradley McCaw, Timothy Aaron Cooper, Freya Armani, and pianist Jake Bristow. Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Carols in the Spiegeltent Other Information: Part of the Wynnum Wonderland 2025 festival. Companion Card accepted, carers admitted free when arranged with staff on arrival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition - Wynnum Wonderland 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland Genre: Children's Theatre / Science Show Synopsis: The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is back – and this time he’s bringing Christmas Chaos to Wynnum! Following nation-wide SELL OUT seasons at arts festivals around Australia and the UK, this all-ages electromagnetic extravaganza returns this December with a brand new festive edition of Australia’s most explosive science spectacular – bigger, louder and more dangerously dazzling than ever before! Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 11AM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult 18+ - $35 .80 General Admission Child (17 & Under) - $31 .70 General Admission Family of 4 - $122 .70 General Admission Group of 10+ - $28 .65 General Admission Babes in Arms (Under 2) - $0 VIP All Ages (Best seats + express entry) - $41 .95 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CIRCUS: All Star Circus - Wynnum Wonderland, Head First Acrobats 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: All Star Circus Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland & Head First Acrobats Genre: Circus Synopsis: Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head First Acrobats. Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 1PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) – $29 General Admission Child (17 & under) – $24 General Admission Family of 4 – $79 VIP Adult (Best seats + express entry) – $39 VIP Child (17 & under) – $34 VIP Family of 4 – $119 Babes in Arms (Under 2) – Free Companion Card – Accepted (companion ticket free) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - All Star Circus Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - All Star Circus Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Bubble Show in Space - Wynnum Wonderland 12 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Bubble Show in Space Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland Genre: Children's Theatre Synopsis: Have you ever been in a room with a Million Bubbles? Embark on a soap-tastic adventure to the intergalactic wonder that is bubbles in space! See a bubble like a rocket that launches 10 metres into the air, clear bubbles filled with smoke, bubbles that join into each other and separate, shadow bubble puppetry, fire bubbles, a bubble fire tornado, Aliens that could inside bubbles(children from the audience), bubbles that spin like a carousel, giant bubble tubes that arch through the sky and bubbles so big that several people could fit inside! The show finishes in a million bubble party that fills the room in a celebration of bubbles. Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 9:30AM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) – $29 General Admission Child (17 & under) – $24 General Admission Family of 4 – $79 VIP Adult (Best seats + express entry) – $39 VIP Child (17 & under) – $34 VIP Family of 4 – $119 Babes in Arms (Under 2) – Free Companion Card – Accepted (companion ticket free) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bubble Show in Space Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Bubble Show in Space Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back PANTOMIME: Red Riding Hood - North Brisbane Theatre Company 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Red Riding Hood Presented By: North Brisbane Theatre Company Genre: Pantomime Synopsis: The Big Bad Wolf is hungry, and is out to eat up Red Riding Hood. He's coerced the three little pigs to help him - but they've got to get through Jack and Jill first, along with Red's mother Dame Hood. Will the Fairy be able to get the Woodcutter and his son Billy to help Red, and end the Wolf's shenanigans? Or will the Wolf huff and puff and get away with it all? Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 7:30PM Fridays 2PM & 7:30PM Saturdays 2PM Sundays Performance Location & Address: Burpengary Secondary College Performing Arts Centre, 196 Pitt Road, Burpengary Qld 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession/Youth - $20 Child - $10 Family (Good for 4) - $50 Table of 8 - $160 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Red Riding Hood Duration: 2.5 hours including interval Age Recommendation: Family Friendly Production Website: North Brisbane Theatre Company - Red Riding Hood Previous Next

< Back PANTOMIME: The Great Aussie Christmas Pantomime! - IndelArts, PIP Theatre 17 Dec 2025 Season: December 17th - 20th, 2025 Title: The Great Aussie Christmas Pantomime! Presented By: IndelArts , PIP Theatre Genre: Pantomime Synopsis: Get ready for a brand-new Christmas adventure with three super silly mini-stories, all with a very Aussie twist! Join Dame Christmas Eve as she opens her magical storybook and takes you on a wild ride with Rudolph at Bunnings, a cheeky green Grunch, and a Nutcracker story in Bundyburg with dancing bin chickens and the magical Bundy Rum Fairy. Full of laughter, music, and lots of chances for you to join in, this is Christmas like you’ve never seen before. Bring the whole family and celebrate an unforgettable Aussie Christmas together! Performance Dates: December 17th - 20th, 2025 Performance Times: 11AM & 1:30PM Daily Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064, Australia. Ticket Costs: General Admission - $25 Family - $75 Under 18 mths - $0 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Great Aussie Christmas Pantomime! Duration: 1 hour Age Recommendation: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: PIP Theatre - The Great Aussie Christmas Pantomime! Other Information: This show is part of the 2025 Toucan Club festival, which features multiple performances over several nights Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: The Greatest Christmas Show - Base Entertainment 12 Dec 2025 Season: December 12th - 15th, 2025 Title: The Greatest Christmas Show Presented By: Base Entertainment Genre: Variety / Holiday Show Synopsis: The Greatest Christmas Show is Australia’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, prepare for breathtaking illusions that will leave you wondering if Christmas magic might just be real. Soaring vocals will fill the theatre with the spirit of Christmas, while our cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping feats bring the stage to life in a flurry of wonder, skill, and glittering costumes. From thrilling action to touching moments that capture the true meaning of Christmas, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself, this is a show that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family. Performance Location and Address: HOTA, Theatre 1, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217 Performance Dates: December 12th, 2025 Performance Times: 3:30PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: BCEC, corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia Performance Dates: December 14th, 2025 Performance Times: 2:30PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: The Events Centre Caloundra, Kings Theatre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia Performance Dates: December 15th, 2025 Performance Times: 3:30PM & 7PM Ticket Costs: See individual venues for ticket prices Ticket Links: Buy Tickets - The Greatest Christmas Show HOTA Buy Tickets - The Greatest Christmas Show BCEC Buy Tickets - The Greatest Christmas Show The Events Centre Warnings: Haze and smoke may be used during the performance; strobe lighting effects may be used. Recommended Age: All Ages Duration: 110 minutes including an interval Production Website: Base Entertainment - The Greatest Christmas Show Other Information: Accesible venues - for further accessibility information please visit the venue sites or contact venue box offices Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: A Christmas Carol - Shake & Stir Theatre Co, QPAC 12 Dec 2025 Season: December 12th - 24th, 2025 Title: A Christmas Carol Presented By: Shake & Stir Theatre Co Genre: Theatre / Holiday-themed classic Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who whisk him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present and Future. Through song, snow, music and theatrical magic, the show brings Dickens’ classic tale to life with festive joy and heart. Performance Dates: December 12th - 24th, 2025 Performance Times: 6:30PM Tuesday December 16th 11AM & 4PM Tuesday December 23rd 1PM & 6:30 PM Wednesday December 17th 11AM Wednesday December 24th 7PM Thursdays and Fridays 2PM & 7PM Saturdays 1PM Sundays (Additional 6PM Show December 14th) Performance Location and Address: Playhouse Theatre, QPAC, Corner Grey St & Russell St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $65–$75 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - A Christmas Carol Warnings: Contains supernatural themes, haze, smoke, strobe effects and loud music. Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 10 years and older. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, no interval Creative Team: Adaptor - Nelle Lee Director - Michael Futcher Designer - Josh McIntosh Composer - Salliana Campbell Lighting Designer - Jason Glenwright Video Designer - Craig Wilkinson Sound Designer - Guy Webster Creative Producer - Ross Balbuziente Production Website: Shake & Stir Theatre Co - A Christmas Carol Other Information: Auslan-interpreted performance Saturday 20 Dec 2025, 2PM QPAC offers dedicated wheelchair seating, companion-card seating, and accessibility-enhanced booking via its call centre for patrons requiring assistance Previous Next

The Stage Buzzie Awards About the Buzzies The Stage Buzzie Awards honour the vibrant creativity of Queensland’s independent and community theatre scene, recognising exceptional productions staged between 1 January and 20 December 2025. The Buzzies recognise work across the broader South-East Queensland region, including: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Redlands, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redcliffe, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, and surrounding areas. Awards Ceremony Date : Wednesday 14 January 2026 Time : 7:00pm Venue : PIP Theatre, Milton The evening will feature live award presentations and performances from nominated artists, highlighting outstanding work from across the year. Independent and community theatre awards will be presented live . Mainstage and professional categories (including QPAC, Queensland Theatre, Queensland Ballet, Opera Queensland, La Boite, etc.) will be announced online to ensure both sectors are recognised. How the Awards Work Nominations are submitted by objective members of the arts community, including reviewers from a variety of platforms and publications. Nominees for all categories will be announced on 20 December 2025. All nominations are assessed with the following overarching criteria: Craft and execution Impact and emotional resonance Technical merit Storytelling clarity Overall cohesion of the work Award Categories & Criteria Below is a streamlined overview of the criteria used to assess each category. All performer categories are gender-neutral. Best Lead Performer – Independent Musical Best Lead Performer – Mainstage Musical Vocal technique and range Stylistic appropriateness Acting depth and emotional delivery Connection with scene partners Stage presence Consistency throughout the show Best Lead Performer – Independent Play Best Lead Performer – Mainstage Play Emotional truth and believability Vocal clarity and projection Character development Physicality and stagecraft Dramatic nuance Overall impact Best Supporting Performer – Independent Musical Best Supporting Performer – Mainstage Musical Support for lead performers (acting and vocal) Enhancing scenes without overshadowing Character commitment Harmony and ensemble contribution Professionalism and cohesion Best Supporting Performer – Independent Play Best Supporting Performer – Mainstage Play Character consistency Purpose within the narrative Contribution to dramatic or comedic moments Effective performance in smaller scenes Ensemble balance Best Junior Performer – Independent Production Technique relative to age Confidence and presence Growth and potential Storytelling clarity Emotional awareness Best Ensemble – Independent Musical Best Ensemble – Independent Play Best Ensemble – Mainstage Production Unity and cohesion Shared group intention Vocal or physical synchrony (if applicable) Ensemble chemistry Effectiveness of group moments Best Comedic Performance – Independent Production Comedic timing Physical comedy Character commitment Audience rapport Cleverness and humour Best Dramatic Performance – Independent Production Emotional intensity Nuance and control Authenticity Character complexity Contribution to dramatic arc Best Director – Independent Musical Best Director – Mainstage Musical Cohesive storytelling Pacing and flow Integration of design, movement, and music Ensemble strength Clarity of artistic vision Best Director – Independent Play Best Director – Mainstage Play Character work Dramatic tension or comedic structure Effective staging Ensemble cohesion Artistic intention Best Musical Director – Independent Production Best Musical Director – Mainstage Production Musical blend and balance Vocal preparation Score interpretation Ensemble sound Musical storytelling Best Orchestration / Band – Independent Production Best Orchestration / Band – Mainstage Production Cohesion and tightness Dynamics and tone Sensitivity to performers Creativity within the score Best Choreography – Independent Production Best Choreography – Mainstage Production Musicality Originality and intention Clean execution Ensemble unity Support of storytelling or atmosphere Best Set Design / Props – Independent Production Best Set Design / Props – Mainstage Production Creativity and aesthetic Functionality Cohesion with direction and story Detail and craft Best Lighting Design – Independent Production Best Lighting Design – Mainstage Production Mood and atmosphere Precision Focus and visibility Creative enhancement Best Costume Design – Independent Production Best Costume Design – Mainstage Production Character suitability Palette and cohesion Craftsmanship Practicality for movement Creativity Best Makeup / Hair Design – Independent Production Best Makeup / Hair Design – Mainstage Production Suitability to character Polish and consistency Durability during performance Technical skill Best Sound Design – Independent Production Best Sound Design – Mainstage Production Clarity and balance Effective use of effects Microphone management (where applicable) Creative choices Consistency Best Effects Design (Visual or Physical) – Independent Production Best Effects Design (Visual or Physical) – Mainstage Production Creativity Safety and practicality Visual impact Integration into the production Best Original Book – Independent Production Structure and flow Character development Dialogue quality Thematic clarity Originality Best Original Score – Independent Production Melodic and harmonic quality Musical structure Narrative support Emotional impact Suitability to performers Best Audience Engagement – Independent Production Best Audience Engagement – Mainstage Production Connection with the audience Use of interaction or immersion Energy and atmosphere Responsiveness Creative choices that enhance audience experience Audience Favourite - Independent Production Nominated and voted by peers from the community

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