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< Back THEATRE: A Doll's House - Villanova Players Theatre 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 10th, 2026 Title: A Doll’s House Presented By: Villanova Players Theatre Genre: Play / Drama / Classic Theatre Synopsis: Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a groundbreaking work of modern theatre exploring marriage, identity, and independence. Nora Helmer appears to live a comfortable life, but beneath the surface lies a secret that threatens to unravel everything. As truths emerge, Nora is forced to confront the realities of her relationships and ultimately make a life-altering decision. This powerful production brings fresh energy to a timeless story of self-discovery and personal freedom. Performance Dates: May 1st - 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: Adult - $30 Concession - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - A Doll's House Warnings: Mature themes including gender inequality, emotional manipulation, references to illness and suicide, and brief simulated smoking Recommended Age: Mature audiences Cast: Nora Helmer – Eleanor Crosse Torvald Helmer – Steven Eggington Kristine Linde – Mary Veitch Nils Krogstad – Reece Milne Dr Rank – Brent Schon Anne-Marie – Jane Sizer Helene – Ella Uhlmann Creative Team: Director - Luke Monsour Production Website: Villanova Players Theatre - A Doll's House Other Information: Presented by Villanova Players, a long-running Brisbane community theatre company. The production offers a contemporary interpretation of a classic text in an intimate theatre setting. The Ron Hurley Theatre is a community venue with ground-level access and on-site parking. Patrons with specific access requirements are encouraged to contact Villanova Players in advance to confirm seating, entry, and assistance options. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Murder on the Nile - Sunnybank Theatre Group 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 16th, 2026 Title: Murder On The Nile Presented By: Sunnybank Theatre Group Genre: Play / Mystery / Thriller Synopsis: Based on the classic by Agatha Christie, Murder On The Nile is a suspenseful whodunit set aboard a luxurious Nile steamer. Newlyweds Kay Ridgeway and Simon Mostyn find their honeymoon disrupted by Simon’s embittered ex-fiancée, Jacqueline de Severac. As tensions rise among the eclectic group of passengers—including Kay’s godfather Canon Pennefather, the sharp-tongued Miss Ffoliot-ffoulkes, her niece Christina, Dr. Bessner, and maid Louise—jealousy and long-held grudges come to the surface. When Kay is found murdered in her cabin, suspicion falls on everyone aboard, and the race to uncover the truth begins. Performance Dates: May 1st - 16th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 36 Lara Street, Sunnybank QLD 4109 Ticket Costs: A Reserve - $17 - $28 B Reserve - $12 - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Murder on the Nile Warnings: Themes of murder and suspense Recommended Age: General audiences (parental discretion advised for younger viewers) Production Website: Sunnybank Theatre Group - Murder on the Nile Other Information: A classic Agatha Christie mystery featuring a richly drawn ensemble of suspects and a tightly woven plot set in an exotic and confined setting. Accessible venue. Patrons requiring wheelchair or mobility access are encouraged to contact Sunnybank Theatre Group directly to confirm seating arrangements and available assistance. Previous Next

< Back Musical: Alice by Heart - Phoenix Ensemble 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 23rd, 2026 Title: Alice by Heart Presented By: Phoenix Ensemble Genre: Musical Theatre / Drama / Immersive Synopsis: Alice by Heart reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in a darker, more intimate setting. Trapped beneath a city at war, Alice Spencer and Alfred Hallam retreat into their childhood refuge—only to find that Wonderland has changed along with them. As Alice guides her friend through the story they once cherished, the lines between fantasy and reality blur in this raw and emotionally charged musical. From the creators of Spring Awakening , this production explores grief, love, and the power of storytelling in the face of loss. Performance Dates: May 1st - 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: The Tin Shed, 60–74 James Street, Beenleigh Showgrounds, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Ticket Costs: Adult - $45 Concession - $38 Adult + Program - $54 Concession + Program - $47 Group (10 people) - $330 Member - $45 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Alice by Heart Warnings: Flashing and strobe lighting; references to drug use; coarse language; sexual references; themes of death and loss Recommended Age: Recommended for mature audiences Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours (including interval) Production Website: Phoenix Ensemble - Alice by Heart Other Information: An immersive musical experience encouraging audiences to engage closely with the story. Specific performances feature alternate casting for the role of Alice Spencer Late arrivals may be subject to entry restrictions depending on the performance. As the venue is located within the Beenleigh Showgrounds, patrons with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers in advance to confirm access conditions and seating arrangements. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Magical Musicals - Mousetrap Theatre Co. 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 10th, 2026 Title: Magical Musicals Presented By: Mousetrap Theatre Co. Genre: Musical Theatre / Revue Synopsis: Directed by Barbara Wainwright, Magical Musicals is a lively celebration of songs and dances from a century of musical theatre. Featuring a mix of beloved classics and modern favourites, this feel-good production brings together memorable moments from some of the world’s most magical musicals. Audiences can enjoy a relaxed, table-seating experience while taking in an entertaining showcase of music, movement, and nostalgia. Performance Dates: May 1st - 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM Sundays - 2:30PM Performance Location and Address: Mousetrap Theatre Co., Sutton Centre, 157 Sutton Street, Redcliffe QLD 4020 Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession - $20 Child (14 & under) - $15 Member - $15 Family (4 people) - $65 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Magical Musicals Warnings: Late arrivals may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance Recommended Age: All ages (child pricing available for 14 & under) Duration: Approximately 3 hours (including interval) Creative Team: Director - Barbara Wainwright Production Website: Mousetrap Theatre Co. - Magical Musicals Other Information: Table seating with a relaxed, cabaret-style atmosphere BYO drinks and nibbles; tea and coffee included; cold drinks available for purchase. Special Mother’s Day offer on Sunday 10 May includes optional Devonshire Tea (scones with jam and cream) for $8 per person, served during the first interval. Tables 1 and 2 are located at floor level and are suitable for patrons requiring disability or wheelchair access. All other seating is on elevated tiers and is not wheelchair accessible. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: One Trick Pony Club - Neon Events Agency, Brisbane Powerhouse 15 May 2026 Season: May 15th, 2026 Title: One Trick Pony Club Presented By: Neon Events Agency, Brisbane Powerhouse Genre: Cabaret / Variety / Comedy / Circus / Drag / Live Music / Late-night performance Synopsis: One Trick Pony Club is a late-night cabaret-style variety show where burlesque, circus, drag, dance, music, and chaotic performance collide in a bold and immersive “Pony Land” experience. Set in a world of high-energy spectacle and emotional extremes, the show explores love in all its forms—romantic, reckless, ridiculous, and real—through a fast-paced mix of live acts and theatrical storytelling. Audiences are invited into a wild, expressive atmosphere where anything can happen and self-expression is encouraged. Performance Date: May 15th, 2026 Performance Times: 9:30PM Performance Location and Address: Fairfax Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: $36.85 + booking fee Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - One Trick Pony Club Warnings: Adult themes, coarse language, partial nudity, sexual references, drug references, audience participation Recommended Age: 18+ Duration: 60 minutes Production Website: Brisbane Powerhouse - One Trick Pony Club Other Information: Part of Brisbane Comedy Festival; late-night immersive cabaret experience Lockout applies (latecomers may not be admitted) Strictly no children under 2 All attendees require tickets; encouraged dress-up / expressive attire. Brisbane Powerhouse is a wheelchair accessible venue with accessible seating available in most performance spaces, including Fairfax Studio. Accessible toilets are available on site. Companion Card tickets are accepted. Hearing assistance is available via venue systems (such as hearing loops in select spaces). If you require specific accessibility support (e.g. step-free access, reserved seating, or assistance on arrival), it is recommended to contact Brisbane Powerhouse directly before the performance to arrange assistance. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: 35MM - QAEMT, QPAC 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 9th, 2026 Title: 35MM Presented By: Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre Genre: Contemporary Musical / Multimedia Theatre Synopsis: A bold, multimedia musical that explores the connection between photography and song. In 35MM , each image becomes the inspiration for a musical moment, unfolding into stories frozen in time that reveal glimpses of love, obsession, beauty, and tragedy. Through a series of interconnected songs and visual projections, the production reimagines what modern musical theatre can be—where every photograph tells a story and every moment becomes music. Performance Dates: May 1st - 9th, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesday & Wednesday - 7PM Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey Street & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $65 (plus transaction fee) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - 35MM Warnings: Contains mature themes including sexual assault, domestic violence references, death, suicide themes, coarse language, strobe lighting, flashing imagery, haze, and fire effects Recommended Age: 16+ Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval) Cast: Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (ensemble cast) Creative Team: Presented by - Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre Creative direction and production team - Queensland Academy faculty and collaborators Production Website: QPAC - 35MM Other Information: QPAC provides wheelchair-accessible seating, Companion Card bookings, assistive services, and accessibility support via its call centre. Patrons are encouraged to contact QPAC directly for specific requirements or assistance. Multimedia production combining live performance with projected imagery and contemporary musical storytelling Part of QPAC’s 2026 season programming at the Cremorne Theatre Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Phoebe, She Wrote - Anywhere Festival 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st & 3rd, 2026 Title: Phoebe, She Wrote Presented By: Anywhere Festival Genre: Immersive Theatre / Absurdist Comedy / Mystery Synopsis: The launch of Phoebe’s wildly misguided self-help book spirals into chaos in this absurd, immersive whodunnit. Audiences are drawn directly into the action through interrogations, improvised flashbacks, and unpredictable investigative mayhem. Expect a bogan ghost, bizarre encounters (including conversations with food), and a delightfully unprofessional unraveling of secrets, egos, and lies. Performance Dates: May 1st & 3rd, 2026 Performance Times: Friday 7:30PM Sunday - 2PM Performance Location and Address: New Farm Library Meeting Room, 135 Sydney Street, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: $23 – $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Phoebe, She Wrote Warnings: Audience interaction and immersive elements Cast: Phoebe Maher Sebastian Dimech Will Collits Lisa Withers Creative Team: Writer/Director/Producer/Performer - Phoebe Maher Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Phoebe, She Wrote Other Information: Interactive, participatory performance where the audience becomes part of the investigation Presented in a non-traditional venue as part of Anywhere Festival’s “theatre anywhere” concept New Farm Library is a public facility with accessible entry; patrons are encouraged to contact the venue or festival for specific accessibility requirements and assistance Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Steel Magnolias - Woodward Productions, Neil Gooding Productions 30 Apr 2026 Season: April 30th - May 10th, 2026 Title: Steel Magnolias Presented By: Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Genre: Play / Drama / Comedy Synopsis: The iconic story that has made audiences laugh, cry, and fall in love returns in a dazzling new Australian production. Set inside Truvy’s beauty salon in a small Southern town, Steel Magnolias follows a close-knit group of women as they share life’s joys, struggles, and gossip. Through weddings, heartbreak, and loss, their enduring friendships provide strength and support, revealing the resilience and humour that carry them through even the most difficult times. Performance Dates: April 30th – May 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesday - 7PM Wednesday & Thursdays - 2PM & 7PM Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 1PM & 6PM Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey Street & Russell Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $89 – $169 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Steel Magnolias Warnings: Contains theatrical haze Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Cast: Lisa McCune – M’Lynn Belinda Giblin – Ouiser Debra Lawrance – Clairee Mandy Bishop – Truvy Jessica Redmayne – Shelby Lotte Beckett – Annelle Creative Team: Playwright - Robert Harling Director - Lee Lewis Set & Costume Designer - Simone Romaniuk Lighting Designer - Paul Jackson Composer & Sound Designer - Brady Watkins Production Website: QPAC - Steel Magnolias Other Information: A brand-new Australian staging of the much-loved classic play Group and school discounts available for select performances QPAC offers wheelchair-accessible seating, Companion Card bookings, and assistive services; patrons can contact the venue directly or book through QTIX for specific accessibility requirements Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Come From Away - Spotlight Theatre 1 May 2026 Season: May 1st - 23rd, 2026 Title: Come From Away Presented By: Spotlight Theatre Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: The smash hit musical that has rocked the world arrives at the Spotlight stage. Come From Away is a complex, fast-paced, ensemble-driven production that tells the story of the days following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Nearly 7,000 stranded passengers suddenly arrived in this remote community. In a single, heartwarming act, the show celebrates humanity, as strangers become friends and kindness shines through in the face of tragedy. Performance Dates: May 1st - 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Spotlight Theatre, 185–187 Ashmore Road, Benowa QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: Opening Night - $50 Adult - $45 Senior/Pensioner - $40 Student/Child (under 16) - $35 Member - $37 Restricted View - $30 Companion Card - $0 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Come From Away Warnings: Themes related to September 11 attacks Creative Team: Director - Amy-Louise Elkin Choreographer - Kim Reynolds Music Directors - Matt Pearson & Shari Willner Production Website: Spotlight Theatre - Come From Away Other Information: Spotlight Theatre offers accessible facilities; patrons are encouraged to contact the venue directly for specific accessibility requirements and assistance Previous Next

< 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

< Back MUSICAL: The Last Ship - QPAC 9 Apr 2026 Season: April 9th - May 3rd, 2026 Title: The Last Ship Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre & Karl Sydow Production Genre: Musical theatre Synopsis: An acclaimed musical written, composed and starring international music icon Sting, The Last Ship tells the deeply personal story of a shipbuilding community facing the closure of their beloved shipyard — the heart of their existence. Inspired by Sting’s own upbringing in Wallsend in the United Kingdom, the story follows themes of loss, pride, love and connectedness, conveyed through a powerful musical score interwoven with moving ballads and rousing ensemble pieces. Sting stars as Jackie White, the shipyard’s foreman, at a pivotal moment when his leadership and spirit are most needed. Performance Dates: April 9th - May 3rd, 2026 Performance Times: 6:30PM Tuesdays 1:30PM & 7:30PM Wednesdays & Saturdays 7:30PM Thursdays & Fridays 1:30PM Sundays Performance Location and Address: Glasshouse Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey St & Russell St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: From $199 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Last Ship Warnings: Contains use of strobe lighting, smoke, fog and haze. Recommended Age: 12 years and older Duration: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Cast: Featuring international music icons Sting and Shaggy, with an ensemble company of artists, musicians and choristers. Creative Team: Music and lyrics by Sting Book by Barney Norris and Lorne Campbell Based on the original book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey Produced by Karl Sydow Production. Production Website: QPAC - The Last Ship Other Information: This Australian exclusive marks the first Southern Hemisphere season of The Last Ship , presented as part of the opening program for QPAC’s new Glasshouse Theatre - a major cultural milestone for Brisbane. VIP and producers box packages are available with premium inclusions. Accessible performances (including audio described shows) and enhanced seating options are available via booking through QTIX or QPAC’s call centre for patrons with access needs. Previous Next

2025 Stage Buzzie Awards Photography by Lavender Productions 14 January 2026 PIP Theatre, Milton