< 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

< Back THEATRE: 24 Hour Play Challenge - Beenleigh Theatre Group 27 July 2024 Season: July 27th, 2024 Title : 24 Hour Play Challenge Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group Date & Time: Saturday, 27 July 2024, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Crete Street Theatre, Crete Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Tickets : $10.00 Booking Link: TryBooking Event Details: Join us for Beenleigh Theatre Group's 24 Hour Play Challenge! What happens when you give a group of playwrights just 12 hours to write a new short play, and then teams of directors and performers another 12 hours to rehearse? Beenleigh Theatre Group is about to find out at this weekend's 24 Hour Play Challenge! Writers will have a top-secret stimulus revealed to them on the Friday evening. Come 7 AM Saturday morning, it will be pens down as the directors take charge and work with their small casts to bring the brand-new works to life. Organisers: The idea has been brought to life by BTG Committee Members and theatre-makers Nicholas Hargreaves and Daniel Dosek, who noticed plenty of time-based challenges for creating new musicals and films, but nothing dedicated to plays. "The only problem with organising the challenge is that we can’t participate," says Nicholas (writer of Mayhem in June, a brand-new musical that Beenleigh Theatre Group staged earlier this year). "Daniel and I would love to jump in and try it ourselves if we could!" Adjudicator: Beenleigh Theatre Group is thrilled that Jocelyn Moore-Carter has come on board to adjudicate the challenge. Jocelyn has been involved in the Gold Coast Theatre scene for over 35 years as an educator, actor, director, advocate, and volunteer. Jocelyn's day job is a drama teacher, and she has been involved with the Gold Coast Secondary Schools' Drama Festival in numerous capacities, having held the position of president for 18 years. She is also a life member of Javeenbah Theatre, where she currently holds the position of Vice President but also frequently acts in and directs productions, making her the perfect candidate to adjudicate this type of challenge. "I love all things performance and am looking forward to the exciting and creative work being produced in Beenleigh," says Jocelyn. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples - Lachlan Driscoll and Anywhere Festival 24 July 2024 Season: July 24th - 27th, 2024 Title: As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples Presented By: Lachlan Driscoll and Anywhere Festival Genre: Theatre Synopsis: “I didn’t want to leave you. Had to. It’s the rules. Best to forget all that happened out there. Start over…” A breathtaking theatrical epic across the battlefields and back home, "As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples" is one of the most powerful stories you will see this year. Based on a true story, Sandy is the only horse to return from the Great War. Sandy is the horse full of wattle who drank water from the Murray, who danced with bogong moths. There’s something special about that horse you can’t quite put your finger on… Written By: R. Johns Director: Lachlan Driscoll Performance Dates: Wednesday, 24th July 2024 Thursday, 25th July 2024 Friday, 26th July 2024 Saturday, 27th July 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 PM each night Performance Location and Address: Trinity Hall, 141 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley QLD Ticket Costs: $28.00 Ticket Link: Get your tickets here! Warnings: This production contains war themes, descriptions of violence, descriptions of violence against animals, and sounds of gun shots. See event description for more details. Recommended Age: Mature (M) Duration: 70 minutes Other Information: Doors Open: Arrive 15 minutes before the show start time. Important Note: Audience will be required to move through the performance space. There is standing room only and very limited seating options are available. For your safety, please wear enclosed, flat-soled shoes. Do not wear shoes with high heels. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate wheelchair users or people with access requirements. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: A Lust of Elves and Magic - Improv Queensland 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th - 28th, 2024 Title: A Lust of Elves and Magic Presented By: Improv Queensland Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Step into the lands of Romantasia, where powerful elves sigh in enchanted forests, noble dragons soar in the sky, and love lies at the end of an epic adventure.Join us for our hilarious interactive romantic fantasy show, in which you will guide our characters on their quest to save the kingdom and find love (and maybe more…). Be prepared for things to get magical and a bit spicy. Performance Dates: Saturday, 20th July - Sunday 28th July Performance Times: 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: The Raven Hotel West End Cellar, 400 Montague Rd, West End QLD Ticket Costs: $24.00 Ticket Link: Get your tickets here! Recommended Age: Mature audiences (M) Duration: 60 minutes Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Northpine Christian College and Introspect Theatre Company 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th - 28th, 2024 Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Presented By: Northpine Christian College in partnership with Introspect Theatre Company Inc. Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: Join the legendary chocolatier Willy Wonka as he opens the doors of his mysterious chocolate factory to a select few lucky ticket winners, including young Charlie Bucket and a colourful cast of characters. Embark on a thrilling adventure through a world of chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the incredible great glass elevator, all brought to life by an imaginative cast and Wonka's mischievous Oompa-Loompas. Written By: Roald Dahl (original novel), adapted for the stage Performance Dates: Saturday, 20th July: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday, 21st July: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday, 25th July: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Saturday, 27th July: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday, 28th July: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Northpine Christian College, 29 Hughes Rd E, Dakabin QLD Ticket Costs: Adult (18+): $20.00 Child (3-17): $15.00 Child (2 & under): Free Family (2 adults & 2 children): $70.00 Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Recommended Age: All ages (Child-friendly) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including intermission) Other Information: The understudy show on the 25th of July will be Auslan interpreted to ensure that members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community can fully enjoy the magic and wonder of this beloved story. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Stories from Australian Musical Theatre - Queensland College of Dance 18 July 2024 Season: July 18th - 20th, 2024 Title : AUSTRALIAN MADE: Stories from Australian Musical Theatre Presented By: Queensland College of Dance Genre: Musical Theatre Showcase Synopsis: Australian Made: Stories from Australian Musical Theatre celebrates the richness of Australian musical theatre with a curated selection of songs and scenes from the repertoire of renowned Australian creators like Tim Minchin, Eddie Perfect, and Peter Allen. Directed by Tim Hill, with musical direction by Jacqui Devereux and choreography by Tess Hill, this performance showcases the talents of Queensland College of Dance's Diploma and Advanced Diploma students. From heartfelt ballads to lively ensemble numbers, immerse yourself in the creativity and passion that defines Australian storytelling through musical theatre. Performance Dates: 18 - 20 July 2024 Performance Times: Thursday 18 July 2024, 7:30pm Friday 19 July 2024, 7:30pm Saturday 20 July 2024, 4:00pm Saturday 20 July 2024, 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, Brisbane, QLD Ticket Costs: General Admission: $45.00 Concession: $39.00 Groups 6+: $39.00 per ticket (for bookings of 6 or more) Ticket Link: Book Tickets Warnings: Adult Themes Coarse Language Recommended Age: Ages 13+ Duration: Approximately 75 minutes. No interval. Director: Tim Hill Musical Director: Jacqui Devereux Choreographer: Tess Hill Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage 18 July 2024 Season: July 18th - 20th, 2024 Title: Creative Generation—State Schools Onstage Presented By: Department of Education Genre: Youth Performing Arts Synopsis: Creative Generation—State Schools Onstage (CGEN) continues to provide students, teachers, and school communities with the opportunity to be involved in a professionally produced, award-winning arena spectacular. Since its inception in 2005, the event has grown from a cast of 550 students to over 1,800, becoming nationally renowned for its outstanding and vibrant display of state school talent. CGEN offers students the chance to acquire new skills by working with some of Australia's leading performers in a world-class venue. For many, it is their first time performing on an arena stage, while for others, it serves as a valuable stepping stone in their careers as young artists in the performing arts industry. Performance Dates and Times: Thursday, 18 July 2024: 6:00 PM Friday, 19 July 2024 (Schools Matinee): 12:00 PM Friday, 19 July 2024: 7:00 PM Saturday, 20 July 2024: 1:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane, QLD Ticket Costs: $30 - $709 Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Duration: Each show is approximately 2.5 hours with an interval. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Night Wanders - Thalia Arts Productions 18 July 2024 Season: July 18th - 19th, 2024 Title: Night Wanders Presented By: Thalia Arts Productions Genre: Experimental Theatre Synopsis: Passionate theatre people are showing new, original and experimental works of theatre. Featuring three originally written plays: Legacy of Truth by Marina Fern Shells by Davin Rowntree Reaching Maia by Tia Stace Performance Dates: Thursday, 18th July 2024 Friday, 19th July 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Building C, 66 Ernest St, South Brisbane QLD Ticket Costs: FREE Ticket Link: Humanitix - Night Wanders Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: The Critical Last Chance Years Vol. 3 - Loxlea Creative 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th - 21st, 2024 Title: The Critical Last Chance Years Vol. 3 Presented By: Loxlea Creative Genre: Theatre Synopsis: Pop the Bubbly, Miss 50! Party like a cool Auntie! Amy, at 50 and still single, defies societal expectations with humour, warmth, and jazzy tunes. This one-woman musical follows Amy's riotous journey as she navigates bad dates, self-help books, and societal pressures to redefine “fifty and fabulous” her way. Set to an eclectic mix of swing, bossa nova, cha cha cha, tango, and gospel music, Amy's story is a comical and heartwarming exploration of love and life in the new millennium. Written By: Laine Loxlea-Danann (with Consultation by Marianne Klausen) Sponsored By: On the Boards Theatre Company and Redland Performing Arts Centre Performance Dates: Saturday, 20 July 5:30pm Saturday, 20 July 8:00pm Sunday, 21 July 1:00pm Sunday, 21 July 4:00pm Performance Location and Address: On The Boards Theatre Company, 1/433 Wondall Rd, Tingalpa, QLD Ticket Costs: Standard: $32.00 Concession: $27.00 Ticket Link: Anywhere Festival - The Critical Last Chance Years Vol. 3 Recommended Age: M Duration: 70 minutes Cast: Zoe Georgakis as Amy Creative Team: Written by Laine Loxlea-Danann (with Consultation by Marianne Klausen) Directed by Marianne Klausen Musical Direction by Laine Loxlea-Danann Lighting and Sound by Caleb Barlett Choreography by Mina Aanat Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Importance of Being Earnest - Heartwarming Productions 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th, 2024 Title: The Importance of Being Earnest Presented By: Heartwarming Productions Genre: Comedy Play Synopsis: Heartwarming Productions presents Oscar Wilde's most celebrated play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." This wonderfully romantic and hilarious production follows the delightful escapades of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, two bachelors who create alter egos named "Ernest" to escape their tedious lives and win over their loves, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Known for its sharp wit, engaging characters, and satirical take on Victorian society, this one-night-only performance promises to warm your heart and lift your spirits. Written By: Oscar Wilde Performance Dates: Saturday, 20th July 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills, QLD Ticket Costs: $35 – $40 Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours including intermission Previous Next

< Back CABARET: The Ukulele Man - Marcel Cole and Anywhere Festivals 20 July 2024 Season: July 20th - 21st, 2024 Title: The Ukulele Man Presented By: Marcel Cole Genre: Theatre, Cabaret Synopsis: The true story of wartime entertainer and ukulele legend George Formby! From the battlefields of Europe to the distant corners of the British Empire, "The Ukulele Man" is the untold story of Britain’s greatest wartime entertainer! He was banned by the BBC, declared insane by his wife, and still became the UK’s highest paid entertainer! Join Marcel Cole and his real-life mother Katie as they take you back to an era when live entertainment was king and pay homage to the greatest entertainer of them all. Written By: Marcel Cole Directed By: Mirjana Ristevski Performance Dates: Saturday, 20 July 2:00pm Sunday, 21 July 2:00pm Sunday, 21 July 7:00pm Sunday, 21 July 9:00pm Performance Location and Address: The Raven Hotel West End Cellar, 400 Montague Rd, West End, QLD Ticket Costs: Standard: $26.00 Concession: $18.00 Ticket Link: Anywhere Festival - The Ukulele Man Recommended Age: PG Duration: 60 minutes Cast: Marcel Cole Katie Cole Awards: WINNER – ‘Best Theatre’ – Newcastle Fringe 2024 WINNER – ‘Best Cabaret’ Weekly Award – Adelaide Fringe 2024 WINNER – ‘Critical Stages Touring Development Award’ – Sydney Fringe 2023 Previous Next