< Back THEATRE: Every Brilliant Thing - Ipswich Civic Centre 24 July 2024 Season: July 24th - 27th, 2024 Title: Every Brilliant Thing Presented By: Ipswich Civic Centre and THAT Production Company Genre: Interactive Theatre Synopsis: Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant yet buoyant interactive theatrical experience that encourages audiences to reflect on the small joys and everyday moments of beauty that make life brilliant. This new remount of the acclaimed UK play by Ipswich-based THAT Production Company delves into themes of family, love, loss, and hope from the perspective of a child compiling a list of worthwhile moments to support their depressed mother. It's an intimate storytelling journey that combines whimsy with heartfelt nostalgia, highlighting our shared human experiences. Written By: Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe Performance Dates: Wednesday, 24 July 2024: 11:00 am Thursday, 25 July 2024: 11:00 am and 7:30 pm Friday, 26 July 2024: 11:00 am and 7:30 pm Saturday, 27 July 2024: 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm Performance Location and Address: George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich Ticket Costs: Adult Ticket: $45.00 each Concession Ticket: $35.00 each Under 30 Ticket: $30.00 each Student Ticket: $25.00 each Group 10+ Ticket: $25.00 each Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: 80 minutes Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Death & Intrigue in Paradise - Mousetrap Theatre 26 July 2024 Season: July 26th - August 4th, 2024 Title: Death & Intrigue in Paradise Presented By: Mousetrap Theatre Genre: Interactive Murder Mystery Synopsis: Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery and excitement with Death & Intrigue in Paradise , an interactive murder mystery play written and directed by Susan Harding-Smith. Set on a tropical island resort full of secrets and scandals, this show features multiple endings, meaning the audience must question the suspects to deduce the murderer. Engage in the drama, enjoy the suspense, and see if you can solve the mystery! Written By: Susan Harding-Smith Performance Dates: Friday, 26 July 2024 - Sunday, 4 August 2024 Performance Location and Address: John Naumann Hall, 474 Deception Bay Road, Deception Bay, QLD Ticket Costs: Adult: $25.00 Concession: $20.00 (Concession/Pensioner) Student: $15.00 Member: $15.00 (Must be a financial member) Family Package: $65.00 (Includes 2 Adults and 2 Children/Students) Ticket Link: Mousetrap Theatre Website Or call 0439 954 719 to book Other information: Audience Participation: After the performance, the audience will get the chance to question the suspects and guess who the murderer is. Dress Code: Dress in your best 70's tropical outfit. There are prizes for the best-dressed individual and the team that successfully guesses the murderer. BYO: Bring your own drinks and nibbles for a complete experience. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Cabarats - Verum Arts and Anywhere Festivals 25 July 2024 Season: July 25th - 26th, 2024 Title: Cabarats Presented By: Verum Arts Genre: Cabaret, Comedy, Musical Theatre, Theatre Synopsis: As criminal power structures of the prohibition era crumble, rat gangsters Lester Colby and Jack Monterey arrive at Cheddar Off Alone, an infamous speakeasy which sets the stage for their redemption… or their corruption. They brush tails with cheese-addicted starlet Brie DeLuxe and ruthless club managers Reggie Ano and Mozella Rellar. With all this power within their grasp, who will come out on top? Secrets and betrayals will be uncovered through the eyes of Detective Gruyere as he reveals – who is the Big Cheese? Featuring a collection of live, original music, Cabarats takes to the stage in July 2024. Performance Dates: Thursday, 25 July 7:00pm Friday, 26 July 2:30pm Friday, 26 July 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: The Mix Bar, 765 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, Ticket Costs: Standard: $38.00 Fancy Rat Package: $55.00 (includes Cheddar Off Alone's finest antipasto platter and a drink of your choice from The Mix Bar's selection. Vegetarian option available upon request.) Ticket Link: Anywhere Festival - Cabarats Warnings: Suggestive dialogue Violence Recommended Age: MA15+ Duration: 120 mins Cast: Lester Colby Jack Monterey Brie DeLuxe Reggie Ano Mozella Rellar Detective Gruyere Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: True Blue Aussie Review - Act1 Theatre 12 July 2024 Season: July 12th - 27th, 2024 Event: A True Blue Aussie Review Venue: Act1 Theatre, Gympie Road, Strathpine Qld Dates: Friday, 12 July 2024 - Saturday, 27 July 2024 Ticket Price: $15 - $25 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here Show Details: Experience a delightful evening of music, skits, and festive fun with "A True Blue Aussie Review," celebrating Christmas in July. This entertaining production blends humour, nostalgia, and Australian charm, offering a unique and heartwarming experience. Performance Schedule: Friday and Saturday Evenings: Includes nibbles, main course, and sweets Sunday Matinee: Includes a 'Light' meal and two beverages of your choice from the bar Special Features: Live Band: Enjoy performances of around 14 classic Aussie songs. Interactive Fun: Engage with the Aussie Outback pub storyline featuring characters like Dad, Dave, Mum, and a bunch of crazy pub goers. Audience Participation: Participate in trivia and other interactive elements. Themed Cuisine: Relish a variety of delicious nibbles and meals themed to enhance the festive experience. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Matters of the Heart - Deborah O'Toole and Anywhere Festivals 26 July 2024 Season: July 26th, 2024 Title: Matters of the Heart Presented By: Deborah O’Toole Genre: Cabaret, Music Synopsis: A show about LOVE - with a cliche-free guarantee! From body image and babies to relationship baggage, "Matters of the Heart" takes a deep dive into this multi-faceted topic. Keeping it cliche-free as promised, the music covers Billy Joel to Burt Bacharach, from Joni Mitchell to U2, with some music theatre tunes thrown in. The songs speak about the complicated, confusing, and confronting aspects of love seldom expressed on stage. Conversely, Deborah lightens the mood with her tongue-in-cheek address of materialism, passions, and pursuits with her “Fame and Fortune” medley and Alma Cogan’s “I Love To Sing.” While exploring the various themes of love through song, Deborah’s unique cabaret offers an element of surprise through the incorporation of live digital art, inviting interaction from the audience who help devise the final artwork. Expect a completely unique interactive multi-art experience, woven throughout a highly polished vocal act. Take an emotional journey from heart-breaking to hilarious and leave feeling uplifted and joyous! Featuring powerful, yet emotionally touching vocals masterfully accompanied by a three-piece band, Deborah’s "Matters of the Heart" is raw and vulnerable, yet humorous and surprising. Performance Date: Friday, 26 July 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Arcana – Empress Theatre, 46 Evesham St, Moorooka Ticket Costs: Standard: $45.00 Concession: $38.00 Ticket Link: Anywhere Festival - Matters of the Heart Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Home Truths - Maleny Players 26 July 2024 Season: July 26th - August 4th, 2024 Title: Home Truths Presented By: Maleny Players Genre: One-Act Plays Synopsis: Home Truths is a suite of three one-act plays written and directed by Andrew Wallace. The plays— Shelter , Escape , and Loggerheads —each explore the theme of home, offering diverse perspectives on contemporary Australian life. Through a mix of discontent, resilience, and humour, these interwoven stories reflect our times and promise an engaging theatre experience with quite a few surprises. The ensemble of fifteen talented actors, including newcomers to the Maleny stage, brings these thoughtful and fresh narratives to life. Written By: Andrew Wallace Performance Dates: Friday, 26 July 2024: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, 27 July 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday, 28 July 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday, 2 August 2024: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, 3 August 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday, 4 August 2024: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny, QLD Ticket Costs: General Admission: $25.00 Concession: $20.00 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Other Information: Cash sales available at Maleny Art Direct Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: A Stretch of the Imagination - 3bCreative 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th - 28th, 2024 Title: A Stretch of the Imagination Presented By: 3bCreative Genre: Theatre Synopsis: Monk O’Neill, portrayed by James Patrick Reed, is on a downward slide towards terminal velocity. Grappling with ghosts and a mind afire, Monk revisits his memories, attempting to make sense of them. His reflections come through as a series of proclamations, dreams, and half-finished sentences, presenting a monodrama full of crass and poetic contradictions. Monk’s performance is a masterclass in stream of consciousness writing, confronting and revealing his complex inner world. Be prepared for uncompromising language and thought-provoking content. Written By: Jack Hibberd Starring: James Patrick Reed Performance Dates: 20 July to 28 July 2024 Performance Location and Address: Studio1 - The Workroom, 19/190 Station Road, Yeerongpilly, QLD Ticket Costs: Concession: $28.00 Standard: $30.00 Ticket Link: Get Tickets Warnings: Contains mature content and language. Recommended Age: 15+ Duration: 70 minutes Other Information: Accessibility: Relaxed. Unfixed level seating. Wheelchair accessible. No step-free access. Assistance dogs are allowed. Accessible bathroom available. Reserved accessible parking unavailable. Venue: Not licensed to serve alcohol. Food available. Arrive 30-45 minutes before showtime. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: A Chorus Line Teen Edition - On the Boards Theatre Company 27 July 2024 Season: July 27th - 28th, 2024 Title: A Chorus Line - Teen Edition: The Broadway Audition Experience Presented By: On the Boards Theatre Company & the Academy of Dance & Musical Theatre Genre: Musical/Drama Synopsis: A Chorus Line - Teen Edition brings to life the tension and excitement of a Broadway audition through a compelling mix of song, dance, and drama. This production explores the poignant journeys and dreams of aspiring performers with memorable musical numbers including "What I Did for Love," "One," "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "The Music and the Mirror," and "I Hope I Get It." Celebrated for its raw and authentic portrayal of the Broadway experience, this concept musical captures the essence of the theatre world. Written By: Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban (Original Broadway Version; adapted for Teen Edition) Performance Dates: Saturday, 27 July 2024 Sunday, 28 July 2024 Performance Times: Saturday, 27 July 2024 2:00 PM (Matinee) 7:00 PM (Evening) Sunday, 28 July 2024 1:00 PM (Matinee) 6:00 PM (Evening) Performance Location and Address: Star Theatre, Wynnum State High School, Peel St, Manly Ticket Costs: Adult: $55 Child/Student/Concession: $45 Group of 10 Adults: $495 Group of 10 Concession: $405 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Recommended Age: Suitable for teens and adults Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes Cast: Molly Hitson as Connie Madelaine O'Hare as Val Matilda Hodgen as Judy Oscar Fisher as Al Anandi Jordan as Kristine Mikaela Drewett as Lori Patrick Davis as Mike Casey Martin as Gregory Reuben Newlands as Bobby Hannah McNamara as Bebe Cassidy Newell as Sheila Sophie Jamieson as Maggie Jeremy Adams as Richie Jacob Keay as Don Liam Francis as Mark Doll Hunt as Zach Victoria Lancaster as Cassie Nathaniel Savy as Paul Sienna Randall as Diana Creative Team: Directed by Lyn Pelgrave Choreography by Sarah Cooper Musical Direction by Robert Clark Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Menopause The Musical - SK Entertainment and GFour Productions at The Star 26 July 2024 Season: July 26th - 28th, 2024 Title: Menopause The Musical Presented By: SK Entertainment and GFour Productions Genre: Musical Synopsis: The original New York and Las Vegas hit Menopause The Musical is making its way to the Gold Coast this July! The show centres around four women at a lingerie sale who share their experiences with memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, and other menopausal symptoms, all while bonding over a black lace bra. Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, this musical is a celebration for women navigating “The Change”. Set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, Menopause The Musical will have you laughing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles. With rave reviews and a 23-year history of delighting audiences, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Performance Dates: Friday, 26th July 2024 Saturday, 27th July 2024 Sunday, 28th July 2024 Performance Location and Address: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach Ticket Costs: $79 - $89 Ticket Link: Ticketek - Menopause The Musical Warnings: Contains sexual references and menopausal themes. Recommended Age: 15+ years Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Truth; From a Liar's Lips - India Rose and Anywhere Festival 27 July 2024 Season: July 27th - 28th, 2024 Title: Truth; From a Liar's Lips Presented By: India Rose Genre: Drama / Theatre Synopsis: "Truth; from a liar’s lips" is a theatre piece full of drama, intrigue, and quick-witted manoeuvres. To survive at this royal court, the characters must learn how to lie convincingly and how to find the truth. An inexperienced queen must recognise the difference between a friend and enemy if she wants to save those she truly cares for. It is not always as simple as it seems when every sentence has at least three different meanings. How far are you willing to go? Would you risk losing yourself to save those you love? Would you know when to stop? Performance Dates: Saturday, 27th July 2024 Sunday, 28th July 2024 Performance Location and Address: On The Boards Theatre Company, 1/433 Wondall Rd, Tingalpa, QLD Ticket Costs: Concession: $15.00 Standard: $25.00 Ticket Link: Get your tickets here! Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Tartuffe - Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble 12 July 2024 Season: July 12th - 28th, 2024 Title: Tartuffe Presented By: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Genre: Comedy/Drama Synopsis: Enter the world of Orgon, a man seemingly blessed with wealth, influence, and a harmonious family. However, when he becomes enamoured with Tartuffe, a charming yet dubious spiritual leader, his life takes a tumultuous turn. Is Tartuffe a saintly figure or a cunning imposter? As the characters grapple with questions of greed, seduction, piety, and deceit, Molière's comedic genius shines through in this timeless satire. Originally performed in 1664 and swiftly banned thereafter, "Tartuffe" remains a scintillating exploration of human folly and hypocrisy. Written By: Molière Performance Dates and Times: July 12th - 28th, 2024 Wednesday: 6:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 PM and 11:00 AM (25th July) Friday: 7:30 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Rd, Milton, QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: Adult: $40 Concession: $29 Group of 8 or more: $29 each School Groups: $25 per student (1 free teacher ticket per 10 students) Ticket Link: PIP Theatre - Tartuffe Production Website: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Cast: Meg Bennett as Elmire Mikala Crawley as Damis Lillian Duggan as Madame Pernelle Scott Mair as Valere Liliana Macarone as Cleante Franki Marrington as Flipote/Officer/Madam Loyal Leah Mustard as Mariane Rob Pensalfini as Tartuffe Bek Schmidt as Dorine Angus Thorburn as Orgon Creative Team: Director/Choreographer: Rebecca Murphy Assistant Director: Angus Thorburn Production Manager: Sinéad Carey Stage Manager: Jordan Ferguson Assistant Stage Manager & Assistant Costumes: Loretta Donnelly Set and Prop Design & Construction: Josh Murphy Costume Design & Construction: Asia Beck Lighting Design & Operation: Tim James Fight & Movement Coordinator: Jason McKell Sound Design & Composition: Silvan Rus Other Information: The venue and bar open 1 hour prior to showtime. It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes early as the show will begin promptly at the advised showtime. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical - QPAC 29 June 2024 Season: June 29th - August 23rd, 2024 Title: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Genre: Musical Biography Synopsis: Prepare to be enthralled by the electrifying life story of Tina Turner, the legendary Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" chronicles the journey of a music icon who broke barriers and redefined resilience with her powerful voice and indomitable spirit. From her humble beginnings to international stardom, experience Tina Turner’s remarkable life through over 20 of her greatest hits, including classics like “Simply the Best,” “River Deep – Mountain High,” and “Proud Mary.” This sensational musical production, acclaimed worldwide, features exhilarating performances and breathtaking staging that promise an unforgettable night of music and inspiration. Performance Dates: June 29 - August 23, 2024 Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Ticket Costs: $79 - $229 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Previous Next