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< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Room on the Broom - CDP Kids 27 June 2026 Season: June 27th - August 14th, 2026 Title: Room on the Broom Presented By: CDP Kids Genre: Children's Theatre / Family Synopsis: The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a strong wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, a dog, bird and frog retrieve the missing items, but each asks for a ride on the broom in return. As the broom becomes more crowded, it snaps in two, sending the witch tumbling into a bog where a hungry dragon is waiting. Can her new friends come to the rescue? Based on the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this magical stage adaptation is packed with songs, laughs and enchanting puppetry for the whole family. Written By: Julia Donaldson (book); adapted for the stage by CDP Kids Performance Dates: • Brisbane: 27–28 June 2026 • Caloundra: 31 July 2026 • Toowoomba: 14 August 2026 Performance Location and Address: • QUT Gardens Theatre, QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane QLD • The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra QLD 4551 • Empire Theatre, 56–54 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Link: • Brisbane: www.events.humanitix.com or phone (07) 3138 4455 • Caloundra: www.theeventscentre.com.au or phone (07) 5491 4240 • Toowoomba: www.empiretheatre.com.au or phone 1300 655 299 Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 3+ and families Duration: Approximately 55 minutes (no interval) Production Website: https://www.cdp.com.au/roomonthebroom.html Previous Next

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< Back MAGIC: Theatre of Magic - Empire Theatre 14 Feb 2026 Season: February 14th - December 5th, 2026 Title: Theatre of Magic 2026 Presented By: Empire Theatre Genre: Magic / Illusion / Comedy Synopsis: Experience an intimate, spellbinding night with Australia’s top magicians and illusionists. Hidden within The Empire, this up-close 90-minute show blends mind-bending illusions, comedy and close-up magic - a magical night out for all ages. VIP ticket holders enjoy front-row seating and a complimentary arrival drink. Performance Dates: February 14th, 2026 May 9th, 2026 September 5th, 2026 December 5th, 2026 Performance Times: 5PM & 7:45PM Performance Location and Address: Supper Room, Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: VIP (limited availability) - $89 Adult - $69 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Theatre of Magic Warnings: General family-friendly content, recommended age applies. Recommended Age: 10+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Production Website: Empire Theatre - Theatre of Magic Other Information: This is an intimate magic experience with highly interactive performances. The Supper Room is wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible, and Companion Card bookings are available through the Ticket Office or by phone. Patrons with access needs should contact the Empire Theatre Box Office to discuss seating and assistance options. Previous Next

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< Back PLAY READING: Playground - 7th Floor Theatre, PIP Theatre 9 Feb 2026 Season: Monthly from February 9th, 2026 Title: 7th Floor PLAYground Presented By: 7th Floor Theatre in collaboration with PIP Theatre Genre: Play Reading / Experimental Theatre Synopsis: 7th Floor PLAYground (formerly Pot Luck Plays ) is a spontaneous, exhilarating theatrical event where local actors and writers come together for live play readings. Each month, scripts are announced on the night and performed as a live reading with no rehearsal, offering audiences a fresh and unpredictable theatre experience while actors sharpen their cold-reading skills. Performance Dates: February 9th, 2026 March 9th, 2026 April 13th, 2026 May 11th, 2026 June 22nd, 2026 July 20th, 2026 August 3rd, 2026 September 14th, 2026 October 12th, 2026 November 9th, 2026 December 14th, 2026 Performance Times: Doors open - 6:00 pm Announcement & casting - 6:15 pm Play reading starts - 6:30 pm Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064, Australia Ticket Costs: Audience Ticket - $12 Play Reader Ticket - $22 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Playground Warnings: Content varies week-to-week, as plays are revealed on the night; specific content warnings are announced prior to each performance. Recommended Age: Generally suitable for adult and older teen audiences; content depends on the scripts selected. Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours Production Website: PIP Theatre - Playground Other Information: PIP Theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift and provides dedicated wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities. Companion Card bookings are available by contacting the theatre. Parking available in the Savoir Faire Car Park and surrounding streets (free after 4 pm weekdays and all weekend, subject to signage). Previous Next

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< Back BALLET: Dracula - QPAC, BIG Live 28 July 2026 Season: July 28th - August 2nd, 2026 Title: Dracula Presented By: BIG Live, QPAC Genre: Ballet Synopsis: Fresh from acclaimed seasons in London’s West End and the United States, Dracula is a bold, cinematic ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece. Blending breathtaking choreography with a sweeping orchestral score, the production tells a story of forbidden love, immortality and sacrifice as the legendary Count Dracula descends into a world of darkness and obsession. Featuring haunting music by Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns and Modest Mussorgsky, alongside an original score by Emmy Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez, this visually spectacular production reimagines one of literature’s most enduring tales through contemporary ballet. Written By: Based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker Performance Dates: Tuesday 28 July – Sunday 2 August 2026 Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $60–$135 Ticket Link: https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/big-live-dracula Duration: 2 hours (including interval) Creative Team: Choreographer: Joel Burke Original Score: Jason Fernandez Other information: Due to popular demand, additional matinee performances have been added on 29 and 31 July. Previous Next

< Back BALLET: Sleeping Beauty - Fever, QUT Gardens Theatre 21 Feb 2026 Season: February 21st - August 1st, 2026 Title: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show Presented By: Fever Genre: Dance / Ballet / Family Performance Synopsis: Step into a world where light and movement intertwine. In this mesmerising reinterpretation of Sleeping Beauty , classical ballet is transformed by glow-in-the-dark costumes and stunning choreography, creating radiant visual magic. Suitable for audiences of all ages, this unique performance brings the beloved fairy-tale to life in a dazzling and unforgettable way. Performance Dates: February 21st, 2026 April 24th, 2026 June 13th, 2026 August 1st, 2026 Performance Times: 4PM & 6PM - February 21st, June 13th & August 1st 6PM & 8PM - April 24th Performance Location and Address: QUT Gardens Theatre, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Ticket Costs: $48 - $81 per ticket Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty Warnings: General audience performance; recommended that children are supervised. Recommended Age: 5+ (children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult) Duration: 60 minutes Creative Team: Choreographed and produced as a Ballet of Lights experience by Luma Artistas S.L. Production Website: Fever - Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty Other Information: Presented in Brisbane at the QUT Gardens Theatre, a wheelchair-accessible venue. Arrive early for best seating within your ticket zone, and check the Fever app/email for session details and any special requirements. Fever is a global event discovery platform connecting audiences with immersive cultural and live-entertainment experiences. Previous Next

< Back IMPROV THEATRE: Dropout Improv - Live Nation, QPAC 27 July 2026 Season: July 27th, 2026 Title: Dropout Improv Presented By: Live Nation Genre: Improv / Comedy Synopsis: Comedy streaming service Dropout brings its live improv show to Brisbane as part of a multi-city Australian and New Zealand tour. Featuring fast-paced short-form improv games, spontaneous comedy and plenty of unpredictable shenanigans, the performance reconnects Dropout’s regular performers with their improv roots in front of a live audience. The tour features Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki and Kurt Maloney, alongside special guests. Performance Dates: Monday 27 July 2026 Performance Times: 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: Concert Hall, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $81.90–$122.90 Ticket Link: https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/dropout-improv Warnings: Improvised and uncensored comedy content Other information: The Brisbane performance is currently sold out. Accessible seating and Companion Card bookings are available through QPAC Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: A Week in Serenity - Zamia Theatre 17 July 2026 Season: July 17th - August 1st, 2026 Title: A Week in Serenity Presented By: Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Genre: Comedy / Drama Synopsis: Four women from very different backgrounds arrive at a Queensland health retreat and find themselves sharing a cabin for one week. As personalities clash, secrets emerge and attempts at relaxation go increasingly off-course, the retreat becomes anything but serene. Inspired by playwright Georgie Wallace’s own experience at a Queensland health retreat and embellished with imagination, A Week in Serenity blends dramatic twists with comic outcomes in a story about unlikely companionship, personal discovery and what happens when strangers are forced into close quarters. Written By: Georgie Wallace Performance Dates: Friday 17 July – Saturday 1 August 2026 Performance Times: Fri 17 July – 7:30pm Sat 18 July – 7:30pm Sun 19 July – 2:30pm Fri 24 July – 7:30pm Sat 25 July – 7:30pm Sun 26 July – 2:30pm Fri 31 July – 7:30pm Sat 1 August – 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: Zamia Theatre, 22 Main Street, North Tamborine QLD 4272 Ticket Costs: Adult: $20 Concession, seniors and students: $18 Table of 8: $144 Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1588144 Production Website: https://www.tmlittletheatre.com.au/zamiatheatre Other information: Cabaret-style seating at tables of eight. Patrons may bring their own drinks, snacks and canapés. Tea, coffee and ice creams will be available for purchase. Doors open 45 minutes before each performance, and patrons should be seated 15 minutes before curtain. Previous Next