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< Back MUSICAL: & Juliet - Empire Theatre 13 Mar 2026 Season: March 13th - 22nd, 2026 Title: & JULIET Presented By: Empire Theatre Genre: Musical / Jukebox Pop Musical Synopsis: & JULIET flips the script on the classic Shakespeare tragedy Romeo & Juliet by asking what would happen if Juliet didn’t end her story with Romeo. This hilarious and heartfelt musical reimagines Juliet’s journey with a powerhouse of pop anthems from the ’90s and early ’00s - including Since U Been Gone , Baby One More Time , I Want It That Way , Roar , and more - as she discovers independence, identity and a life of her own in a vibrant, joyous re-telling. Performance Dates: March 13th - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM Sundays - 2:30PM Performance Location and Address: Empire Theatre, 258 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: Premium - Cardholder $78 / Adult $85 / Child (U18) $60 General - Cardholder $58 / Adult $65 / Concession $60 / Child (U18) $40 Groups (6+) - $60 Community Ticket - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - & Juliet Warnings: Contains mature themes and theatrical reinterpretations of romantic relationships and identity within a contemporary musical framework. Recommended Age: All ages welcome; recommended for audiences of teens and up due to thematic content. Duration: 2.5 hours including interval Creative Team: Director - Tim Hill Music Supervisor - Luke Kennedy Choreographer - Tess Hill Scenic Designer - Frances Story Audio Designer - Aaron Hannant Costume Designer - Debra Nairn Lighting Designer - Ben Hunt Video Designer - Jake Lodder Band Leader - Damian Sim Production Website: Empire Theatre - & Juliet Other information: This production features a contemporary pop score created by Max Martin and collaborators, with book by David West Read. Selected performances may include accessibility services such as Auslan interpretation (check specific dates when booking). The Empire Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, lift access to foyers and function spaces, accessible bathroom facilities, companion card acceptance, and hearing assistance options. Patrons requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the Box Office prior to booking to discuss specific needs. Previous Next

< Back OPERA: Desire and Longing - Opera Queensland 13 Mar 2026 Season: March 13th & 14th, 2026 Title: Xenia Puskarz Thomas and David Belkovski: Desire and Longing Presented By: Opera Queensland Genre: Classical Recital / Vocal Performance Synopsis: Brisbane‑born mezzo‑soprano and former Opera Queensland Young Artist Xenia Puskarz Thomas presents an intimate recital exploring the emotional depths of desire, longing, memory and reflection. Joined by her husband, lutenist David Belkovski, the first half offers sensual Baroque and French repertoire alive with passion and immediacy. The program then turns inward with Schumann’s Liederkreis , a haunting song cycle that delves into dreams, introspection and the ache of what remains just out of reach. Performance Dates: Friday March 13th & Saturday March 14th, 2026 Performance Times: Friday 7PM Saturday 2PM Performance Location and Address: Opera Queensland Studio, 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Standard - $70 Discounts available for concession, student, child, group and school bookings Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Desire and Longing Warnings: Some vocal repertoire may be emotionally intense; not all pieces are suitable for very young children (check individual selections). Recommended Age: Suitable for teens and adults interested in classical vocal music. Duration: Approx. 60–70 minutes (no interval) Cast: Xenia Puskarz Thomas (Mezzo‑Soprano) David Belkovski (Lute & Accompaniment) Creative Team: Recital artists - Xenia Puskarz Thomas & David Belkovs Production Website: Opera Queensland - Desire and Longing Other information: Venue has disability access; contact Opera Queensland for details. Screening and discussion notes for the recital may be available from Opera Queensland for educational groups. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: ART - QPAC, Marriner Group 11 Mar 2026 Season: March 11th - 22nd, 2026 Title: ART Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Rodney Rigby, Marriner Group, Paul Wheelton AM & State Theatre Company South Australia Genre: Theatre / Comedy Synopsis: An internationally award‑winning modern classic by Yasmina Reza, ART is a razor‑sharp comedy about friendship, ego and the chaos a single opinion can cause. When one friend spends a fortune on a seemingly ridiculous painting, it sets off a cascade of questions - not just about taste, but about loyalty, identity and the very fabric of their decades‑long bond. With biting wit and brilliant timing, this play asks if we can truly see and still forgive the people we’ve known the longest. Performance Dates: March 11th - 22nd,  2026 Performance Times: Tuesday & Thursdays - 7PM Wednesdays - 1PM & 7PM Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM & 6PM Performance Location and Address: Queensland Performing Arts Centre Playhouse, Corner Grey St & Russell St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: From $89 – $199 (+ transaction fee) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - ART Warnings: Lockout policy applies - latecomers will not be admitted and cannot be readmitted once the performance has begun. Recommended Age: General adult audiences (check QPAC for any specific age recommendations). Duration: Approx. 1 hr 30 min (no interval) Cast: Richard Roxburgh Damon Herriman Toby Schmitz Creative Team: Play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton; presented by Queensland Performing Arts Centre with partner companies. Production Website: QPAC - ART Other information: Dedicated wheelchair seating and Companion Card arrangements are available - contact QPAC’s box office or call centre (136 246) when booking to arrange access needs. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Riddle of Washpool Gully - Dead Puppet Society 10 Mar 2026 Season: March 10th - 21st, 2026 Title: The Riddle of Washpool Gully Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) & Dead Puppet Society Genre: Theatre / Family / Puppetry Synopsis: Far beyond the outskirts of the big city, near a tiny town everyone forgot, lay a dry creek bed - Washpool Gully. When something long asleep stirs beneath the rumble of engines and darkening skies, this reimagined tale of Australian mythology comes to life with old-fashioned storytelling, contemporary puppetry and miniature sets. Originally created by Dead Puppet Society, the show explores imagination, myth and the unexpected wonders of the uncharted bush. Performance Dates: March 10th - 21st, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesdays - 1PM Wednesdays - 10AM & 1PM Thursdays & Saturdays - 10AM, 1PM & 6:30PM Fridays - 6:30PM Performance Location and Address: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cremorne Theatre, Corner Melbourne St & Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Standard - $49 Discounts available for Family 4+ and School Groups. Schools - approx $35 each (1 teacher free per 10 students) Ticket link: Buy Tickets - The Riddle of Washpool Gully Warnings: This production contains haze, smoke and flashing lights Recommended Age: 6+ (family audience; primary and secondary students) Duration: Approx 55 minutes (no interval) Creative Team: Director & Designer - David Morton Composer - Heath Brown Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes Dramaturg - Sam Routledge Sound Designer - Brady Watkins Production Website: QPAC - The Riddle of Washpool Gully Other Information: Part of QPAC’s 2026 Learning & Engagement program, with optional workshops, drama sessions and visual theatre activities for school groups. Accessibility options include wheelchair seating, Companion Card support, Auslan interpreted performances, tactile tours and audio described sessions (book via QTIX group sales). Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: RENT - Javeenbah Theatre 7 Mar 2026 Season: March 7th - 21st, 2026 Title: RENT: The Musical Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc Genre: Rock Opera / Musical Synopsis: Set in New York City’s East Village, RENT follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they struggle to survive, create, and love in the face of adversity, including the shadow of HIV/AIDS. A powerful story about friendship, chosen family, and living for today, this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical features iconic songs and themes that resonate with audiences. Performance Dates: March 7th - 21st, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturday - 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Saturday March 14th - additional 2PM matinee Performance Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang QLD 4211 Australia Ticket Costs: Non-Member - $30 Concession - $28 Member - $25 Group (10+) - $25 each Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - RENT Warnings: Contains mature themes including references to death, drugs, coarse language, and adult content. Rated 16+ advisory. Recommended Age: 16+ recommended due to mature content. Duration: 2.5 hours including interval Creative Team: Director - Kaela Gray Musical Director - Rachel Love Production Website: Javeenbah Theatre - RENT Other Information: A community theatre production presented by Javeenbah Theatre Company, one of the Gold Coast’s longstanding theatre groups. Javeenbah Theatre offers accessible entry options and patron support — contact the venue for specific access information. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Blackadder II - Upstage Theatre 6 Mar 2026 Season: March 6th - 28th, 2026 Title: Blackadder II Presented By: Upstage Theatre Genre: Comedy / Stage Play / Period Performance Synopsis: Calling all Blackadder fans! Noble Edmund and Pretty Percy will be treading the boards in Blackadder II (the Elizabethan Era) - a performance that brings the beloved British historical comedy to life on stage with sharp wit and period charm. Expect clever dialogue, comedic twists, and memorable characters in a theatrical adaptation celebrating the irreverent spirit of the classic series. Performance Dates: March 6th - 28th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Performance Location & Address: March 6 - 7th - Act 1 Strathpine, 238 Gympie Road, Strathpine 4500 March 13th - 22nd - Wonargo Revue 62 Flower Street Northgate March 28th - Kingaroy show - venue to be confirmed Ticket Costs: $15 - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Blackadder II Production Website: Upstage Theatre - Blackadder II Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Deadline - BATS Theatre Company Inc 6 Mar 2026 Season: March 6th - 15th, 2026 Title: Deadline Presented By: BATS Theatre Company Inc. Genre: Comedy / Murder Mystery / Contemporary Play Synopsis: When eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s fog-shrouded island mansion in the North Atlantic, they think they are ready for the “Deadline Challenge”—twenty-four restful hours to write their next novel. But the challenge is anything but peaceful. In reality, the writers are brought together to solve a murder that has not yet occurred, and the killer is yet to strike. If a writer can design and execute the perfect murder and get away with it, they’ll win a million dollars. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Performance Dates: March 6th - 15th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location and Address: BATS Theatre Company Inc, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Corner of Main & Church Streets, Buderim QLD Ticket Costs: $25 - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Deadline Warnings: Contains fictionalised violence and murder-related themes. Creative Team: Writer - Don Zolidis Director - Alex Meloni Production Website: BATS Theatre Company Inc - Deadline Other Information: BATS Theatre Company Inc. is known for celebrating local talent and producing contemporary and engaging theatre. BATS Theatre in Wellington generally offers accessible seating options and support for patrons with access needs - contact the box office in advance to discuss individual requirements. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Antigone - La Boite Theatre 5 Mar 2026 Season: March 5th - 21st, 2026 Title: Antigone Presented By: La Boite Theatre Genre: Drama / Classical Tragedy Synopsis: Antigone is a dynamic and visceral reimagining of Sophocles’ timeless tragedy that explores defiance, conscience, and the cost of resistance. Set after a brutal civil war, the fearless heroine Antigone challenges King Creon’s decree that forbids the burial of her brother, igniting a fierce moral and political conflict. This charged production, full of raw energy and relevance, poses urgent questions about justice, loyalty, and personal conviction that resonate in today’s world. Performance Dates: March 5th - 21st, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30PM Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM Saturday March 14th - 2PM Thursday March 18th - 11AM Performance Location and Address: La Boite Theatre, Roundhouse Theatre, 6–8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059 Ticket Costs: Preview - $50 Adults - $65 Concession - $55 Group (4+) Adult - $55 Group (4+) Concession - $47 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Antigone Warnings: Themes of death, grief, and violence. Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 13+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Cast: Maddison Burridge Billy Fogarty Hayden Spencer Creative Team: Playwright - Sophocles Co-Directors - Courtney Stewart & Nigel Poulton Dramaturgy - Courtney Stewart & Brady Watkins Set & Costume Designer - Josh McIntosh Composer & Sound Designer - Brady Watkins Lighting Designer - Teegan Kranenburg Vocal Coach - Marcus Oborn Stage Manager - Petria Leong Assistant Stage Manager - Kelsey Booth Production Website: La Boite Theatre - Antigone Other Information: La Boite Theatre’s Roundhouse venue strives to be inclusive and accessible, with facilities and services designed to support patron needs. Pre-paid parking is available, and there are bar and café services onsite. Patrons with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the theatre for details and assistance. Previous Next

< Back RADIO PLAY: A Night of Sherlock Homes - Nash Theatre 20 Feb 2026 Season: February 20th - March 14th, 2026 Title: A Night of Sherlock Holmes Presented By: Nash Theatre Genre: Radio Play / Mystery Synopsis: The new adventures of Sherlock Holmes, presented as three classic old-time radio plays originally inspired by the 1939–1947 radio series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Performance Dates: February 20th - March 14th, 2026 Performance Times: Evening shows - 7:30 pm Matinee - 2:30 pm on March 7th 2026 Performance Location and Address: Nash Theatre (Brunswick Room, Merthyr Road Uniting Church), 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: Adult - $30 Concession - $25 Member/Child - $20 Season Ticket Holder - $0 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - A Night of Sherlock Holmes Creative Team: Directed by Jason Nash Production Website: Nash Theatre - A Night of Sherlock Homes Other information: Licensed bar with limited beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee available at performances. Tickets include supper Ample street parking near the venue. The Merthyr Road Uniting Church facilities are wheelchair accessible, providing step-free entry and accessible areas for patrons with mobility needs. Previous Next

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