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< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Where is the Green Sheep - Monkey Baa Theatre 24 Mar 2026 Season: March 24th - April 18th, 2026 Title: Where is the Green Sheep? Presented By: Monkey Baa Theatre Company in co‑production with QPAC, The Events Centre, Empire Theatre & Logan Entertainment Centre Genre: Family / Kids Theatre Synopsis: An immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. Join Blue Sheep, Red Sheep, Bath Sheep and Bed Sheep as they search for the elusive Green Sheep . With puppetry, animation and the voices of young narrators (co‑created with students from Bankstown West Public School), this magical production celebrates curiosity, colour and joy. The Events Centre Season: Performance Dates: March 24th - 25th, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesday - 4:30PM Wednesday - 10AM & 12:30PM Performance Location and Address: Kings Theatre, The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD 4551 Ticket Costs: General Admission - $32 School Group (10+) - $26 pp Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Events Centre Where is the Green Sheep Logan Entertainment Centre Season: Performance Dates: March 28th, 2026 Performance Times: 10AM Performance Location and Address: Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD 4114 Ticket Costs: General Admission - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Logan Entertainment Centre Where is the Green Sheep The Empire Theatre Season: Performance Dates: March 31st - April 1st, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesday - 6PM Wednesday - 9:30AM & 11:30AM Performance Location and Address: The Empire Theatre, 54-56 Neil St,, Toowoomba City QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: Adult - $32 Groups (6+) - $29 pp Empire Cardholder/Child (Under 15) - $28 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Empire Theatre Where is the Green Sheep QPAC Playhouse Season: Performance Dates: April 13th - 18th, 2026 Performance Times: Monday - 1:30PM Tuesday to Saturday - 9:30AM & 12:30PM Performance Location and Address: Playhouse Theatre, Russell St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: General Admission - $45 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - QPAC Where is the Green Sheep Warnings: Contains use of puppetry and animation; very mild theatrical haze/smoke may be used in some performances. Recommended Age: Ages 1–6 years and their families Duration: Approx. 45 minutes (no interval) Creative Team: Writer & Director - Eva Di Cesare Visual Art Director - Judy Horacek Production Designer - Tobhiyah Stone Feller Composer - Me‑Lee Hay Puppet Maker - Kay Yasugi Puppetry Director & Assistant Director - Kailah Cabanas Video Designer - Susie Henderson Lighting Designer - Matt Cox Sound Designer -Zac Saric Stage Manager - Cally Bartley Choreographer -Nat Jobe Other Information: All venues are accessible. Please contact the venue box office when booking for specific assistance needs. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Legally Blonde - Vargo Studios Theatrical, Events Centre 21 Mar 2026 Season: March 21st, 2026 Title: Legally Blonde the Musical Presented By: Vargo Studios Genre: Musical Theatre / Comedy / Family Synopsis: Elle Woods appears to have it all - a glamorous life, devoted friends and the perfect boyfriend - until she’s dumped so he can pursue “more serious” ambitions. Determined to win him back, Elle charms her way into Harvard Law School and discovers that confidence, courage, and staying true to herself are more powerful than anyone ever gave her credit for. Bursting with catchy songs, dynamic choreography, and infectious optimism, Legally Blonde the Musical is a feel‑good theatrical celebration of self‑belief and empowerment. Performance Dates: Saturday March 21st, 2026 Performance Times: 1PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: Kings Theatre, The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia Ticket Costs: All tickets $69.90 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Legally Blonde Warnings: Light mature themes, smoke and haze effects used during the performance. Recommended Age: Parental guidance recommended Duration: Approximately 2 hours 26 minutes, including a 20‑minute interval. Production Website: The Events Centre - Legally Blonde Other information: The Events Centre Caloundra is a major performing arts venue on the Sunshine Coast with accessible seating options, wheelchair access and facilities - book accessibility or Companion Card tickets via the box office or ticketing system. Contact the box office at (07) 5491 4240 for group bookings, accessibility requirements and assistance. Previous Next

< Back YOUTH MUSICAL: Freaky Friday - Shine Performing Arts Academy 21 Mar 2026 Season: March 21st - 22nd, 2026 Title: Disney’s Freaky Friday Presented By: Shine Performing Arts Academy Genre: Musical Theatre / Family Show Synopsis: A stage adaptation of Disney’s beloved hit Freaky Friday , this fun and family‑friendly musical follows an unlikely mother‑daughter duo who mysteriously swap bodies. As they literally walk in each other’s shoes, they gain fresh insight into each other’s world and discover the value of empathy, understanding, and family. Expect energetic songs, humorous moments, and heartwarming themes perfect for all ages. Performance Dates: March 21st - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Saturday - 7:30PM Sunday - 4PM Performance Location and Address: Burpengary State Secondary College, 192 Pitt Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult - $34 Student/Concession - $28 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Freaky Friday Recommended Age: All ages / family appropriate. Production Website: Shine Performing Arts Academy - Freaky Friday Other information: This show is produced by the Shine Performing Arts Academy, a local performing arts training program featuring student performers in singing, dance, and acting. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Frenzy - Galore 21 Mar 2026 Season: March 21st, 2026 Title: FRENZY Presented By: GALORE Genre: Cabaret / Circus / Drag / Performance Art / Punk Synopsis: With all that is going on in the world, FRENZY transforms chaos into cathartic cosmic creativity! This underground cabaret event brings together dynamic performers across circus, drag, burlesque, clowning, punk theatre and more for a night of riotous, boundary‑pushing entertainment. Expect high‑energy acts, crowd engagement, a big raffle with prizes (including the infamous vegan meat tray), $13 signature cocktails, and the spirit of queer, experimental performance. Doors open at 7:30pm with the show kicking off at 8pm. Performance Dates: Saturday March 21st, 2026 Performance Times: Doors open 7:30PM Show starts 8PM Performance Location and Address: EC Venue, 17 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia Ticket Costs: Fancy Pants! ticket (front row + merch pack) - $55 General Admission - $40 Community Love ticket (Mob, Trans, Disabled folks) - $30 4ZZZ Subscribers ticket - $35 Early Birdy ticket - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Frenzy Warnings: 18+ event with alcohol served; audience content may be provocative and non‑traditional. Recommended Age: 18+ only. Duration: Approx. 3 hours Production Website: Galore - Frenzy Other information: This is a fully licensed cabaret event with a full‑service bar offering cocktails and mocktails. The venue is accessible for ambulant wheelchair users, though steps at the entrance and one‑step to toilets mean some standing mobility is required; organisers can assist with seating or space arrangements if contacted ahead of time. There’s limited on‑street metered parking nearby, with paid options close by and drop‑off/pick‑up possible near the venue. GALORE! emphasises community safety and respect; discriminatory behaviours are not tolerated at the event. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: No Exit - Maleny Players 20 Mar 2026 Season: March 20th - 22nd, 2026 Title: No Exit Presented By: Maleny Players Genre: Drama / Existential Theatre Synopsis: In Jean‑Paul Sartre’s iconic existential play No Exit , three strangers find themselves locked together in a bare room in Hell. As they confront their past actions and personalities, they slowly realise that there are no physical tortures here - “Hell is other people” . The play blends thought‑provoking philosophical themes with dark humour and intense interpersonal dynamics as the characters grapple with self‑deception, judgement, and the inescapable truth about who they are. Performance Dates: March 20th - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Friday & Saturday - 7:30PM Sunday - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, Maleny Showground, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult - $35 Concession - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - No Exit Duration: Approx. 3 hours including interval Production Website: Maleny Players - No Exit Other information: Maleny Players perform at the Playhouse, a community theatre with seating for about 60 and an intimate stage environment. The venue is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible facilities; seating support can be arranged by contacting the theatre ahead of time. Free parking is available at the Maleny Showgrounds. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Taming of the Shrew - Coolum Theatre Players 20 Mar 2026 Season: March 20th - 29th, 2026 Title: The Taming of the Shrew Presented By: Coolum Theatre Players Genre: Comedy / Shakespeare / Adaptation Synopsis: Set in 1950s post-war Italy, this production re-imagines The Taming of the Shrew as a stylish Mafia comedy. Verona is run by powerful families, marriages are business deals, and reputation is everything. Bianca Minola is desired by many, but her fiery sister Katherina stands in the way. Enter Petruchio - a brash outsider willing to match Kate’s energy blow-for-blow. What follows is a fast-paced battle of wit, pride, and power, full of mistaken identities, slapstick chaos, and sharp comedy. This version leans into physical comedy, dry humour, and playful irony, while allowing space to interrogate power and partnership beneath the surface. Performance Dates: March 20th - 29th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturday 21st - 7:30PM Sundays & Saturday 28th - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Rd, Coolum Beach QLD 4573 Ticket Costs: Adult - $30 Concession - $27 CTP Member - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Taming of the Shrew Creative Team: Director - Harvey Wolfe Production Website: Coolum Theatre Players - The Taming of the Shrew Other information: Audience members are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks. The venue includes wheelchair access and accessible facilities. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Almost, Maine - Villanova Theatre Players 20 Mar 2026 Season: March 20th - 22nd, 2026 Title: Almost, Maine Presented By: Villanova Players Genre: Contemporary Play / Romantic Comedy Synopsis: Set on a cold, clear night in the remote and almost-forgotten town of Almost, Maine, the northern lights shine overhead as the residents experience unexpected moments of love. Through a series of touching and humorous vignettes, strangers meet, couples fall in and out of love, hearts break, and magical moments transform ordinary lives. This heartfelt play explores the mysteries of love with warmth, sincerity, and a touch of whimsy. Performance Dates: March 20th - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Friday - 7:30PM Saturday - 2PM & 7:30PM Sunday - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession - $25 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Almost, Maine Warnings: Includes scenes of intimacy between couples and brief undressing to undergarments. Recommended Age: Parental Guidance recommended. Duration: 2 hrs 45 minutes Cast: Carmen O’Connell – Marvalyn & Deena Isabella Kirkwood – Glory, Gayle & Hope Joshua Bayldon – Pete & Lendall Kyle Wollstein – Phil, Jimmy & Dave Rebekah Rose – Marci & Rhonda Ronan Mason – East, Steve & Man Shelby Hodge – Ginette, Waitress & Suzette Sophie Duck – Sandrine & Shelly Creative Team: Directors – Isabelle Stone & Ella Uhlmann Production Website: Villanova Theatre Players - Almost, Maine Other information: Free parking is available at the venue and the theatre is air-conditioned. The venue is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate patrons with mobility needs. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Home in the Sun - Backdock Arts 20 Mar 2026 Season: March 20th - 29th, 2026 Title: Home in the Sun Presented By: BackDock Arts Genre: Theatre / Drama with Live Music Synopsis: In the shade of a rusty old Queenslander, a gardener tends his bulbs and listens to the song of the place he calls home. When a real estate agent arrives to assess the property’s value, the gardener’s quiet harmony with the house is disrupted. As the pair develop an unexpected connection, the house begins to reveal fragments of its past through vivid scenes - stories of a son, a writer, lovers, a bug collector and the laundry girls. Blending live music with storytelling, the play invites audiences through the gate where history, memory and love for place bloom beneath the sun. Performance Dates: March 20th - 29th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 7PM Sundays - 4PM Performance Location and Address: BackDock Arts, 103 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia Ticket Costs: General Admission - $36 Concession - $32 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Home in the Sun Production Website: Backdock Arts - Home in the Sun Other information: BackDock Arts is an independent performance venue in Fortitude Valley showcasing theatre, live music, drag, and other creative events. The venue is located approximately 400 metres from Fortitude Valley train station and close to multiple bus routes. General admission seating is typically unallocated and audiences are encouraged to arrive early to choose seats. The venue includes accessible entry and staff can assist patrons with seating or accessibility needs on arrival. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Amadeus - Beenleigh Theatre Group 20 Mar 2026 Season: March 20th - 28th, 2026 Title: Amadeus Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group Genre: Play / Historical Drama Synopsis: Written in 1979, Amadeus is one of playwright Peter Shaffer’s most acclaimed works. The play follows court composer Antonio Salieri as he recounts his obsession with the extraordinary talent of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Once filled with admiration, Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy as he struggles to reconcile Mozart’s genius with his own mediocrity. What follows is a darkly comic psychological battle, as Salieri wages a private war against Mozart and the God he believes has betrayed him. Performance Dates: March 20th - 28th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Kent Street & Crete Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult - $35 Concession/Child - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Amadeus Duration: Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes including interval Creative Team: Director - Sean Wilson Assistant Director - Matthew Malachite Consultant Director - Leo Bradley Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group - Amadeus Other information: Programme available during the production. The production is presented by Beenleigh Theatre Group, a long-running community theatre company in South East Queensland. The venue includes wheelchair access and accessible restroom facilities. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: What's in the Woods? - Brymore Productions, Backbone Youth Arts 18 Mar 2026 Season: March 19th, 2026 Title: What’s In The Woods? Presented By: Backbone Theatre for Babies x Brymore Productions Genre: Children’s Theatre / Interactive Theatre / Sensory Theatre for Babies Synopsis: Step into a soft and cosy woodland straight out of a picture book. What’s In The Woods? invites babies and toddlers to discover the wonders of nature through an engaging and interactive theatrical experience. Gather around the campfire for a gentle story before exploring the woodland through sensory play, puppetry, and performance. Created specifically for young audiences aged 0–3, this immersive experience is designed to nurture curiosity, imagination, and a child’s first encounter with theatre. Performance Date: March 19th, 2026 Performance Times: 0 -1 yrs | 8:30AM 1 - 2 yrs | 11AM 2 - 3 yrs | 10AM Performance Location and Address: The Workshop Space, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult + 1 Infant (0–3) - $15 Additional Adult - $7.50 Additional Child - $7.50 Observer theatre seating (selected sessions) - $5 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - What's in the Woods? 0 - 1 yrs Buy Tickets - What's in the Woods? 1 - 2 yrs Buy Tickets - What's in the Woods? 2 - 3 yrs Warnings: Designed as a quiet, gentle sensory environment for infants and toddlers. While older siblings may attend, the experience is specifically created for babies and very young children. Recommended Age: 0–3 years Duration: Approximately 45 minutes (about 25 minutes performance and 20 minutes interactive play). Creative Team: Hollie Bryan & Sean Bryan Production Website: Backbone Youth Arts - What's in the Woods? Other information: Sessions are developmentally tailored for different age groups (0–1, 1–2, 2–3).The space includes baby-safe seating, pram parking, baby changing facilities, and breakout areas. The venue is wheelchair accessible and designed to accommodate prams and mobility aids. Developed as part of the Backbone Theatre for Babies program in collaboration with Brymore Productions. Previous Next

< Back SOCIAL EVENT: FEMIOKE - Metro Arts 19 Mar 2026 Season: March 19th, 2026 Title: FEMIOKE Presented By: Metro Arts Genre: Social Event / Feminist Karaoke Night Synopsis: FEMIOKE is a playful and joyful feminist karaoke night celebrating favourite anthems and empowering sing‑along moments. Hosted by local feminist and karaoke enthusiast Amy‑Clare McCarthy, this event invites audiences to sing loud and proud to beloved feminist and empowering songs in a supportive, inclusive space - mixing the intimacy of private karaoke with the energy of a public crowd. Performance Dates: March 19th, 2026 Performance Times: 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: Metro Arts, New Benner Theatre, 97 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101, Australia Ticket Costs: General Admission - $12 Discounted Double Ticket (for 2) - $10 pp Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - FEMIOKE Warnings: Adult themes and content; karaoke may include coarse language or mature lyrics Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 16+ Duration: Approximately 120 minutes Cast: Hosted by Amy‑Clare McCarthy Production Website: Metro Arts - FEMIOKE Other Information: Metro Arts’ New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible from the foyer, and patrons with accessibility needs or Companion Cards should contact Metro Arts for booking assistance; limited accessible seating is available. This inclusive event encourages all gender identities and expressions to participate and celebrate feminist anthems in a respectful environment. Previous Next