< Back THEATRE: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead - The Island of Misfit Players 16 Oct 2024 Season: October 16th - 20th, 2024 Title: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Presented By: The Island of Misfit Players Genre: Theatre, Tragicomedy Synopsis: In Tom Stoppard’s classic tragicomedy, the two least important characters in Hamlet wander around the periphery of the story, discussing life, death, and their existence, much like an old married couple. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead brings humour and reflection as these two characters grapple with fate versus destiny, making for a clever and thought-provoking production. Performance Dates: Wednesday 16 October 2024 (Preview) Thursday 17 October 2024 Friday 18 October 2024 Saturday 19 October 2024 Sunday 20 October 2024 Performance Times: All performances at 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, 97 Boundary Street, West End, QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: General Admission $40.00 Groups 10+ $30.00 Ticket Link: Metro Arts - Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Warnings: Adult Themes Mild Gore Haze/Smoke Effects Strobe Lighting Effects Recommended Age: 12+ Duration: Approximately 3 hours, including a 20-minute interval Cast: Guildenstern – Thomas Eastwood (Director) Rosencrantz – Alexander Blue (Producer) The Player King – Alexis Beebe Hamlet/Tragedian – Conner Scoble Claudius/Tragedian – Liam Kenny Gertrude/Tragedian – Rachael Woodnett Ophelia/Tragedian – Tiana Varcoe Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Hedda Gabler - Maleny Players 18 Oct 2024 Season: October 18th - 27th, 2024 Title: Hedda Gabler Presented By: The Maleny Players Genre: Theatre, Drama Synopsis: In Henrik Ibsen's classic play, Hedda Gabler , the newly married Hedda returns from her honeymoon feeling deeply unhappy and bored with her life. Set in the 1890s, the play delves into themes of power, control, and societal expectations. Hedda, a complex and manipulative character, struggles to break free from the limitations imposed upon her and seeks to exert control over those around her, leading to tragic consequences. Performance Dates: Friday 18 October 2024 Saturday 19 October 2024 Sunday 20 October 2024 Wednesday 23 October 2024 Friday 25 October 2024 Saturday 26 October 2024 Sunday 27 October 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Evening Performances) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Matinees: Sunday 20 October & Sunday 27 October) Performance Location and Address: Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showground, Maleny, QLD 4552 Ticket Costs: $20.00 - $25.00 Ticket Link: TryBooking Event Page Duration: 2 hours (no interval specified) Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Seniors Perform - MATES Theatre Genesis 4 Oct 2024 Season: October 4th - 26th, 2024 Title : Seniors Perform – Secrets Unfold Presented By : MATES Theatre Genesis Genre : Comedy / Historical Farce Synopsis : Celebrating Queensland Seniors Month, this lively performance features three comedic and farcical short plays: Gertrude the Governess – By Stephen Leacock, adapted for the stage by Mary McMahon.A farcical romp with the eccentric inhabitants of Nosham Towers, where Governess Gertrude's fate unfolds amidst cold baths and Irish gentry antics. A Present for the Queen – By Mary McMahon.Queen Elizabeth I is notoriously hard to please—just ask her executioner! But a delightful surprise awaits the cranky monarch in this witty short play. A Wife for All Seasons – By Mary McMahon.Follow King Henry VIII on his zany quest for the perfect wife, as he fumbles through marriage after marriage in this riotous royal comedy of errors. Seniors Perform encourages those over 60 to participate in theatre, both onstage and behind the scenes. The 3 plays are "Read & Move" performances, allowing actors to perform with scripts in hand. Performance Dates: Fri 4 Oct 2024 – 7:00pm Sat 5 Oct 2024 – 2:30pm Sat 19 Oct 2024 – 2:30pm Sat 26 Oct 2024 – 2:30pm Performance Location and Address: Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, QLD 4163 Ticket Costs: $10 per ticket Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Duration : 2.5 hours (including intervals) Production Website: MATES Theatre Genesis Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Wicked - QPAC 12 Sept 2024 Season: September 12th - November 24th, 2024 Title : WICKED Presented By: QPAC Genre : Musical Theatre Synopsis: WICKED takes a fresh look at the Land of Oz, exploring the story from a different perspective. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is a young woman with emerald-green skin who is smart, fiery, and misunderstood, possessing extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry evolves into an unlikely friendship. However, the world labels one as “good” and the other as “wicked.” This Broadway sensation is a captivating tale of friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery. Performance Dates: 12 September - 24 November, 2024 Venue : Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane Ticket Costs: From $75 - $230 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) Warnings: This performance contains stage smoke and some strobe lighting. Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+. Not recommended for children under 8. Infants under the age of two are permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat. Parents or guardians with children under two are asked to book an aisle seat and liaise with the theatre's front-of-house staff on arrival. Special Events: WICKED Day - 30 October 2024 Join us for special PINK and GREEN performances! Attend the matinee dressed in PINK or the evening performance in GREEN for a chance to win best dressed. Enjoy lucky seat prizes and more! Matinee: 1:00 PM Evening Performance: 7:30 PM Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Death By Design - Lockyer Regional Performing Arts 17 Oct 2024 Season: October 17th - 19th, 2024 Title : Death By Design Presented By : Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Genre : Comedy/Thriller Synopsis : Set in an English country manor in 1932, Death By Design is a clever “mash-up” of Noël Coward’s sharp wit and Agatha Christie’s intricate murder mystery plots. Playwright Edward Bennett and his actress wife, Sorel Bennett, retreat to their country home after a disastrous opening night. However, unexpected guests—including a politician, a socialist, a dancer, and more—arrive with long-hidden secrets. When one of them is murdered, Bridgit, the quick-witted Irish maid, takes it upon herself to solve the crime. Performance Dates: Thursday, 17 October 2024 – Saturday, 19 October 2024 Performance Location and Address: Gatton Shire Hall, 52 North Street, Gatton QLD Ticket Costs: Adults: $25 Concession: $20 Children (5-12 years): $10 Children (Birth to 4 years): Free (no ticket required, but must account for audience numbers) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Production Website: Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Previous Next

< Back CABARET: The Dance of the Dead - Abadon Productions 31 Oct 2024 Season: October 31st - November 2nd, 2024 Title: The Dance of the Dead Presented By: Abadon Productions Genre: Erotic Horror Cabaret Synopsis: Back from beyond the grave, the skull-faced seductress Don D'Bauch returns with another erotically evil production. This spine-chilling and tantalising show brings together an ensemble of old souls and new performers, showcasing a cast of seductresses, succubi, and sinister characters in an enticing mix of horror and cabaret. With acts ranging from the techno tease to the killer klown, this production promises a night filled with dark humour, captivating performances, and a dash of devilish charm. Performance Dates: Thursday, 31st October 2024 Friday, 1st November 2024 Saturday, 2nd November 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening shows) 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Saturday matinee) Performance Location and Address: Arcana's Empress Theatre, 46 Evesham Street, Moorooka, QLD 4105 Ticket Costs: Adult: $40.00 Group of Six: $210.00 Group of Four $150.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Warnings: Contains adult themes, erotic content, and horror elements. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 2 hours Cast: Paige Barlow as Dr Miriam Dumaurier - The Ravishing Reanimator Isabelle Hameenaho as Amy Asimov - The Techno Tease Lauren Green as Lorelai Barker - The Heart of Darkness Sarah Engelsmann as Don D'Bauch - The Skullfaced Seductress Finnigan Scrimshaw as Johnny Craven - The Hellbound Heart Nyisha Briseis as Rosey Roarke - The Killer Klown from Down the Lane Peter Manias as Finn Cassidy - The Beast of Belfast Jasmin Mcalpine as The Fallen Angel - Charlotte Delphine Ella Eade as Valeria Von Marx - The Vampiress of Vienna Tegan Kelsey as Sophia Benoit - The Sultry Succubus Marlee Briseis as Lavinia West - The Queen in Yellow Rhys Cates as Marcus Matthius - The Body-Building Boogeyman Zara Lassey as Michonne Laveaux - The Voodoo Queen Lawson Schafer as Harvey Dupree - The Fine Young Cannibal Natalie Wyld as Lacey Devray - The Blood Red Beauty Accessibility: For accessibility inquiries, please contact the venue or visit Arcana’s website for more details on accessibility and companion card tickets. Parking: Plenty of parking available near the venue, including street parking around Evesham Street and surrounding areas. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: An Evening in Concert - QAEMT, QPAC 25 Oct 2024 Season: October 25th - 26th, 2024 Title: An Evening in Concert with 2nd Year Musical Theatre Students Presented By: Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre and QPAC Genre: Musical Synopsis: An Evening in Concert is a showcase celebrating the progress of second-year musical theatre students as they approach the end of their training. Each student has selected challenging material to perform, allowing them to share their artistry through beautiful songs. This concert presents a unique opportunity for musical theatre enthusiasts to witness the first public performances of these talented individuals from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University. Performance Dates: Friday, 25 October 2024 - SOLD OUT Saturday, 26 October 2024 - SOLD OUT Performance Location and Address: Tony Gould Gallery, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane, QLD Ticket Costs: $45 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with no interval Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Heathers - De Jager Productions, Cope Creative 31 Oct 2024 Season: October 31st - November 2nd, 2024 Title: Heathers the Musical Presented By: Cope Creative and de Jager Productions Genre: Musical Synopsis: Set in the halls of Westerberg High, Heathers the Musical follows Veronica Sawyer, a high school girl yearning for popularity. When she befriends the alluring Heathers, she discovers their glamorous exterior hides a world of cruelty. Veronica's life takes a turn when she falls for the enigmatic rebel JD, leading them on a dangerous journey of power and revenge. As they navigate the deadly social hierarchy, Veronica must confront her choices and determine whether to conform to societal expectations or chart her own course. With electrifying choreography and a darkly humorous script, this adaptation of the cult classic film explores love, betrayal, and the complexities of teenage life. Performance Dates: Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 7:00 PM Friday, 1 November 2024 at 7:00 PM Saturday, 2 November 2024 at 2:00 PM Saturday, 2 November 2024 at 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra, QLD 4551 Ticket Costs: Full Price: $59.00 Concession (ID Required): $52.00 Group (10+): $54.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Warnings: This production contains haze, loud noises (including gunshots), flashing lights and strobe effects, strong language, and mature themes such as murder, suicide, sexual violence, and references to eating disorders. Audience discretion is advised. Recommended Age: 14 years and older Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval Lock Out Period: Please arrive early, as this performance has a lock-out period. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Waru - Bangarra Dance Theatre, HOTA 23 Oct 2024 Season: October 23rd, 2024 Title: Waru – journey of the small turtle Presented By: Bangarra Dance Theatre Genre: Family, Children's Theatre, Dance Synopsis: Under the starry skies of the Torres Strait, a green turtle named Migi begins her journey back to the beach where she was born. In this contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story, inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Migi faces a journey of survival and discovery. Waru – journey of the small turtle is an immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for children aged 3-7. Created by Stephen Page alongside Hunter Page-Lochard, Sani Townson, and Elma Kris, this work encourages important conversations about climate change, environmental care, and cultural values of respect and reciprocity. Performance Dates: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Performance Times: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Theatre 1, HOTA (Home of the Arts), 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: Adult: $25 Child: $25 School Groups: $21 Community Priced Tickets (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members and those working alongside First Nations peoples): $15 Ticket Link: Click here to purchase tickets Recommended Age: 3-7 years old Duration: 45 minutes Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Skin of Our Teeth - TAFE Queensland 30 Oct 2024 Season: October 30th - November 2nd, 2024 Title: The Skin of Our Teeth Presented By: TAFE Queensland - Second Year Students (Bachelor of Creative Industries – Acting and Performance) Genre: Comedy / Drama Synopsis: In this meta-theatrical masterpiece by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Thornton Wilder, the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Jersey, face the end of the world during the last Ice Age. The play explores humanity’s struggle with its own survival, its capacity for good and evil, and its resilience in the face of catastrophe. Are they Adam and Eve? Noah and his wife on the Ark? Or survivors of a nuclear holocaust? This wild blend of American sit-com and timeless parable invites us to question what it means to be human, as time, place, and the rules of theatre itself collide in a thrilling, madcap comedy. Performance Dates: Wed 30 Oct 2024 – 7:00pm Thu 31 Oct 2024 – 7:00pm Fri 01 Nov 2024 – 7:00pm Sat 02 Nov 2024 – 7:00pm Performance Location and Address: Norman Price Theatre, TAFE Queensland South Bank campus, C Block, 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Adults: $25 Concession: $15 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Production Website: TAFE Queensland Events Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Frozen Jr. - Spotlight Youth Theatre 25 Oct 2024 Season: October 25th - 26th, 2024 Title: Frozen JR Presented By: Spotlight Theatre Genre: Musical Synopsis: Frozen JR tells the heartwarming story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Princesses Anna and Elsa. This enchanting adaptation expands on their emotional journey, revealing hidden potential and the power of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters, the production is filled with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, making it a delightful experience that will thaw even the coldest heart! Performance Dates: Thursday, 25 October 2024, 7:00 PM - SOLD OUT Friday, 26 October 2024, 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Spotlight Theatre, 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa, QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: $15 Ticket Link: View Tickets Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Barefoot in the Park - Thrive Productions 18 Oct 2024 Season: October 18th - 26th, 2024 Title: Barefoot in the Park Presented By: Thrive Productions Directed by: Susan O'Toole Cridland Written By: Neil Simon Cast: Ella Bromback, Bradley Fuller, Izabela Wasilewska, Eduardo Abellan, Max Phythian Genre : Comedy Synopsis: Barefoot in the Park is one of Neil Simon's most beloved comedies. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are ecstatic to begin their life together in their new Manhattan apartment. Although the place is small, requires climbing six flights of stairs, and has a broken heater with snow falling through the skylight, their newlywed bliss remains unshaken. Paul is a straight-laced lawyer while Corie is a romantic free spirit; opposites attract as they navigate their differences. In a wild turn of events, Corie attempts to set her conservative widowed mother up with their eccentric, bohemian neighbour. This hilarious and heartfelt night illustrates the trials of young marriage and the importance of embracing each other’s quirks. Performance Dates: Friday, 18th October at 7:30pm Saturday, 19th October at 2:00pm and 7:30pm Friday 25th October at at 7:30pm Saturday, 26th October at 2:00pm and 7:30pm Performance Location: KSP Theatre, 1-17 Maitland, Burpengary QLD 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult: $20.00 Student/Child: $15.00 Concession: $15.00 Family (2 x Adults & 2 x Children): $55.00 Cheese Platter: $10.00 Ticket Link : Buy Tickets Here Previous Next