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< 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

< 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