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Discover the latest in Brisbane theatre auditions and reviews on Stage Buzz Brisbane. Your go-to source for all things theatre in the Queensland capital. WELCOME TO STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE This dynamic hub for South-East Queensland thespians is your go-to source for audition updates, performance reviews, and engaging content that celebrates the vibrant local theatre scene. From spotlighting talented actors to providing valuable tips, it's a community-driven platform that brings the magic of the stage to the forefront, fostering connection and celebration among theatre enthusiasts in the region. NICE TO MEET YOU Embrace the enchanting world of South-East Queensland's theatre scene right here on Stage Buzz Brisbane! We're your go-to hub for all things theatrical, from audition alerts and performance reviews to exclusive spotlights on local talents and invaluable theatre tips. Whether you're a seasoned thespian or a passionate supporter of the arts, join us on this exciting journey as we celebrate the magic that unfolds on our local stages. At Stage Buzz Brisbane, we believe every production deserves its moment in the spotlight. If you know of any upcoming productions or hidden gems that have slipped under the radar, don't hesitate to reach out and share your insights or let us know about the productions that deserve extra applause. Together, let's shine a light on the vibrant and thriving community theatre culture in South-East Queensland. Let the curtains rise, and let the show begin! Contact

< Back YOUTH MUSICAL: Curtains - NAPA 23 Oct 2025 Season: October 23rd - 26th, 2025 Title: Curtains: Broadway Bound (School Edition) Presented By: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) Genre: Musical Theatre / Comedy / Murder Mystery Synopsis: Boston, 1959. At the Colonial Theatre, the cast of Robbin’ Hood takes their bows on opening night — but as the curtain falls, so does Jessica Cranshaw, the profoundly untalented leading lady of the production. Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a fast-talking detective with a love for musical theatre. Quarantining the cast and crew inside the theatre, he begins his investigation — but between interrogations, Cioffi can’t help but offer the company advice on improving their show. With only 24 hours until Robbin’ Hood must reopen with a new leading lady, the race is on to catch the killer and put on a killer show. Could the culprit be Carmen Bernstein, the brassy producer? Christopher Belling, the flamboyant director? Georgia Hendricks, the lyricist stepping into the spotlight? Or the ingénue Niki Harris, who might be hiding more than stage fright? Part murder mystery, part love letter to the golden age of Broadway, Curtains is a witty, musical whodunit bursting with big laughs, showbiz sparkle, and a toe-tapping score. Written By: Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Rupert Holmes Performance Dates: Wednesday 23 October 2025 Thursday 24 October 2025 Friday 25 October 2025 Saturday 26 October 2025 Performance Times: 7:00 pm Performance Location and Address: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), 3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 Ticket Costs: Regular: $40 Concession (60+): $35 Child (17 & under): $30 Ticket Link: https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/index.php?id=zaqlxajd29jd2584dff8d1bce009jasdklj21dx584dff8d1bd89 Recommended Age: All ages Duration: Approximately 1 hour Cast: Students of the National Academy of Performing Arts Production Website: https://napa.com.au/events Other Information: Doors open 20 minutes before showtime Wheelchair accessible venue ID will be checked for applicable ticket categories Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Kings of Kaos - MELT Festival 31 Oct 2025 Season: October 31st - November 7th, 2025 Title: MELT: Kings of Kaos Presented By: Kings of Kaos Genre: Drag / Cabaret / Burlesque Synopsis: Strap in (or on) for a night of sweat, smut, and sexiness as Kings of Kaos — Meanjin’s premier Drag King troupe — take over MELT Festival 2025. Known for their camp, masculine energy and show-stopping performances at Big Gay Day , Brisbane Pride , and Logan Loud & Proud , the Kings are ready to bring you Brisbane’s very own Chippendales Drag King Experience . Expect clothes flying, hips grinding, and lip-syncs so slick they’ll make you blush. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of Archie Arsenic, Collin Oscopy, Sev Faust, Will Turn-her, York Lit, and Zelphia Mann, these six sizzling Kings will leave you gasping for air and begging for more. Hosted by the incomparable Vollie LaVont at Come to Daddy , Kings of Kaos blends Broadway-style burlesque, drag, and jazz crooning into one electrifying, high-camp spectacle. You might even get a surprise visit from a special guest or two... Performance Dates: Friday 31 October 2025 Friday 7 November 2025 Performance Times: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Performance Location and Address: Come to Daddy, 208 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: General Admission: $45.00 Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/melt-kings-of-kaos Warnings: Adults only (18+) — audience interaction, nudity, sexual references, coarse language, and adult content Recommended Age: 18+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Cast: Archie Arsenic, Collin Oscopy, Sev Faust, Will Turn-her, York Lit, Zelphia Mann Host: Vollie LaVont Production Website: www.melt.org.au Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Almost Bernadette - MELT Festival 25 Oct 2025 Season: October 25th - November 2nd, 2025 Title: Almost Bernadette: If She’s the Brushstroke, I’m the Smudge Presented By: Mia Gimenez, MELT Festival Genre: Cabaret / Musical / Performance Synopsis: Dubbed Bernadette Peters’ doppelgänger , award-winning performer Mia Gimenez makes her Australian stage debut with Almost Bernadette — a sparkling cabaret and heartfelt love letter to Broadway’s most beloved icon. More than a tribute, this glittering one-woman show celebrates the songs, stories, and spirit that shaped Mia’s artistry and inspired her signature persona, MiaSings . From the poignant “Move On” to the sultry “Fever” and the haunting “Losing My Mind,” Peters’ classics are reimagined through Mia’s queer lens, interwoven with personal stories of identity, resilience, and transformation. Singing with wit, warmth, and vulnerability, Mia blends classical vocal mastery with the intimacy and humour of cabaret. A proud queer artist and founder of Gimenez Voice Academy, she champions inclusion, authenticity, and artistic courage — now bringing her Broadway flair and sunny coastal charm to Brisbane in a glittering celebration of legacy, queerness, and self-expression. "If she’s the brushstroke, I’m the smudge." Written By: Created and performed by Mia Gimenez Performance Dates: Saturday 25 October 2025 Saturday 1 November 2025 Sunday 2 November 2025 Performance Times: 7:30 pm Performance Location and Address: EC Venue – BlackBox Studio, 17 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD 4006 Ticket Costs: Early Bird: $45 (includes entry to win a private serenade) VIP: $60 (reserved cabaret seating + complimentary drink + serenade entry) Concession: $45 Mob Tix: $45 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patrons) Full Price: $50 Child (Under 12): $35 Refinery7.0: $20 (discounted supporter rate) General Seating (no table): $30 Flash Sale - Charming: $20 (limited) Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1455191 Warnings: Audience interaction, sexual references, drug/alcohol use, depictions/references to suicide and non-suicidal self-injury, adult themes Recommended Age: All ages (parental guidance recommended) Duration: Approximately 60 minutes Production Website: https://www.melt.org.au/events/almost-bernadette-if-shes-the-brushstroke-im-the-smudge/ Other Information: Part of MELT Festival 2025. Wheelchair accessible venue. Previous Next

< Back IMPROV THEATRE: The Curse of Afterdark High - Legends Unrolled, PIP Theatre 30 Oct 2025 Season: October 30th, 2025 Title: The Curse of Afterdark High Presented By: Legends Unrolled Genre: Live Tabletop RPG / Improv Theatre / Comedy Horror Synopsis: Sharpen your pencils and roll for initiative — class is in session! But something dark is stalking the halls of Afterdark High . Detention slips are turning into death notes, and rumours whisper of a hooded figure hunting the student body. Vampires, swamp-things, and werewolves might ace algebra, but can they survive a killer midterm? The gossip mill is spinning — but will anyone live long enough to make it to prom night? The Curse of Afterdark High is a one-night-only live tabletop RPG theatre show, where dice rolls shape the story and chaos is only ever one natural 1 away. Featuring a cast of actors creating the narrative in real time through improv, audience suggestions, and a live improvised soundtrack, expect campy monster high-school antics, teen drama, and spooky surprises — with the audience helping decide who survives! Performance Dates: Thursday 30 October 2025 Performance Times: Doors and Bar Open: 6:00 pm Show Starts: 6:30 pm Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre (Level 1 Studio), 20 Park Rd, Milton QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: $15.00 (General Admission) Ticket Link: https://piptheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/155284 Warnings: Audience interaction, mild horror and fantasy themes, improvised content Recommended Age: 15+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Cast: Legends Unrolled ensemble cast of performers Previous Next

< Back YOUTH THEATRE: The Beast of Flinders - Flinders Drama Theatre 29 Oct 2025 Season: October 29th, 2025 Title: The Beast of Flinders Presented By: Flinders Youth Theatre, Matthew Flinders Anglican College Genre: Original Youth Theatre / Drama Synopsis: The Beast of Flinders is an original play written by Flinders Dramatic Arts and performed by the talented Years 5 and 6 students of Matthew Flinders Anglican College in celebration of the school’s 35th anniversary. The story follows two new students embarking on their journey at Flinders, discovering friendship, courage, and community spirit along the way. Through challenges and triumphs, they come to embody the College’s values and the proud spirit that defines the Flinders family — learning what it truly means to be “Proud to be Flinders.” Performance Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025 Performance Times: 4:00pm 6:00pm Performance Location: Flinders Drama Theatre, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, 1–47 Stringybark Road, Buderim QLD 4556 Tickets: $10 available via TryBooking Warnings: Family-friendly production suitable for all ages Cast: Years 5–6 students Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: What's in the Woods? - Brymore Productions, Backbone 30 Oct 2025 Season: October 30th - November 20th, 2025 Title : What’s In The Woods? (0–3 Years) Presented By: Backbone Theatre for Babies, Brymore Productions Genre : Theatre / Immersive / Early Childhood Synopsis :Y our child’s first welcome to the world of theatre. Step into a soft, cosy woodland straight from a picture book. Enjoy a gentle, interactive campfire story followed by sensory exploration with performance, puppetry, and play — tailored for the tiniest audiences. Performance Dates: Thu 30 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Sat 1 Nov 2025 (Halloween Special) Thu 6 Nov 2025 (Winter) Thu 13 Nov 2025 (Spring) Thu 20 Nov 2025 (Summer) Performance Location and Address: Backbone Youth Arts — THE WORKSHOP, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Link : https://collections.humanitix.com/backbonetheatreforbabies (select 0–1 Years) https://collections.humanitix.com/backbonetheatreforbabies (select 2–3 Years) https://collections.humanitix.com/backbonetheatreforbabies (select 1–2 Years) Recommended Age : 0–3 years (older siblings welcome but space prioritises infants/toddlers) Duration : ~45 minutes (20 mins performance + 25 mins play) Other information: Wheelchair accessible; pram parking; baby change facilities; carer resources. Previous Next

< Back CIRCUS: Bubble Show for Adults Only - Strut & Fret, West End Electric, MELT Festival 22 Oct 2025 Season: October 22nd - November 9th, 2025 Title: Bubble Show for Adults Only Presented By: Strut & Fret, West End Electric, MELT Festival Genre: Circus / Performance / Comedy Synopsis: Artistic, mind-bending, hilarious, and utterly unique — Bubble Show for Adults Only is a cheeky, high-skill spectacular that’s as dazzling as it is daring. Across nine outrageous vignettes, two of the most shredded performers you’ll see this festival transform bubbles into a sensual, surreal, and side-splitting art form. Expect bubbles on bodies, giant bubble tubes balanced on 9-inch heels, smoke bubbles soaring to the ceiling, foamy tentacles, shimmering bubble screens, and more — all executed with jaw-dropping skill and wild imagination. Performance Dates: Wed 22 Oct – Sun 9 Nov 2025 Performance Times: Wed–Sat 9:00 pm Sun 8:00 pm Performance Location and Address: The West End Electric, 125 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Admit (Fri & Sat): $32 Admit (Sun–Thu): $28 Concession (Fri & Sat): $28 Concession (Sun–Thu): $24 Group (6+): $25 Ticket Link: https://www.melt.org.au/events/bubble-show-for-adults-only Warnings: Audience interaction, sexual references, drug/alcohol use, coarse language, haze/smoke effects, loud noises, strobe, weapons/fire Recommended Age: 18+ (Adults Only) Duration: Approximately 60 minutes Other Information: Auslan interpreted Wheelchair accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Sugar - Brisbane Powerhouse, Bullet Heart Club, MELT Festival 31 Oct 2025 Season: October 31st - November 1st, 2025 Title: SUGAR Presented By: Brisbane Powerhouse and Bullet Heart Club Genre: Cabaret / Performance / Music Synopsis: Theatrical, outrageous, silly, and sexy — SUGAR is Tomáš Kantor’s award-winning debut about Sugar: a radiantly beautiful, gender-fluid twink who discovers there’s money to be made from “transactional relationships” (though their main source of inspiration is Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman ). What could possibly go wrong? Tomáš shimmers with charisma, proving themself not only a captivating storyteller but also a gifted multi-instrumentalist and a superstar-in-the-making. Set to pop hits from Kylie to Chappell Roan, this electric cabaret dives headfirst into luxury, power, and being paid to have sex on a grand piano. Written By: Tomáš Kantor Performance Dates: Friday 31 October 2025 Saturday 1 November 2025 Performance Times: Fri 8:30 pm Sat 6:30 pm Performance Location and Address: Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: Adult: $39.90 Concession: $36.90 Ticket Link: https://www.melt.org.au/events/sugar Warnings: Audience interaction, sexual references, coarse language, adult themes, references to queerphobia and homophobia Recommended Age: 18+ (Adults Only) Duration: Approximately 60 minutes Other Information: Wheelchair accessible Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: The Lucky Country - Brisbane Powerhouse, Hayes Theatre Co. 22 Oct 2025 Season: October 22nd - 26th, 2025 Title: The Lucky Country Presented By: Brisbane Powerhouse in association with Hayes Theatre Co Genre: Musical / Theatre / Performance Synopsis: After a sensational season on Gadigal land, The Lucky Country comes to Magandjin! With an original score that nods to some of Australia's all-time greats — Baker Boy, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie, The Seekers, Electric Fields, and more — this 65-minute mixtape of Aussie stories is a wildly entertaining joyride that digs deep into themes of identity and belonging. Featuring an ensemble of six outstanding performers and a five-piece band (including yidaki), The Lucky Country is a fresh, funny, and heartfelt celebration of who we can be as Australians. Performance Dates: Wednesday 22 October 2025 Thursday 23 October 2025 Friday 24 October 2025 Saturday 25 October 2025 Sunday 26 October 2025 Performance Times: Wed 7:00 pm Thu 7:00 pm Fri 7:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm Performance Location and Address: Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: Adult (Thu & Sun): $55 Concession (Thu & Sun): $50 Adult (Fri & Sat): $65 Concession (Fri & Sat): $60 General Admission: $42 Ticket Link: https://www.melt.org.au/events/the-lucky-country Warnings: Sexual references, coarse language, other mature themes. Some content may be sensitive for First Nations peoples. Recommended Age: 16+ Duration: Approximately 70 minutes Other Information: Wheelchair accessible Auslan interpreted performance: Friday 24 October 2025 Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Glitter Trails - Briefs Factory, MELT Festival 29 Oct 2025 Season: October 29th - November 2nd, 2025 Title: Briefs: Glitter Trails Presented By: Briefs Factory (as part of MELT Festival) Genre: Performance / Cabaret / Queer Cultural Tour Synopsis: Hop on the iconic Briefs Factory bus for Glitter Trails — a glittering guided tour through Magandjin’s vibrant Queer cultural landscape. Led by drag legends and beloved Briefs artists, this roving celebration features pop-up performances, public artworks, and visits to iconic LGBTQIA+ venues. From Trans youth art in city laneways to surprise moments at Queer-run spaces, Glitter Trails is part history tour, part road trip, and all fabulous — a sparkling love letter to Brisbane’s past, present, and proudly Queer future. Performance Dates: Wednesday 29 October 2025 Thursday 30 October 2025 Friday 31 October 2025 Sunday 2 November 2025 Performance Times: Wed 6:30 pm Thu 6:30 pm Fri 6:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm Performance Location and Address: BRIEFS BUS — departing from Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Rd, New Farm, QLD Ticket Costs: $45 Ticket Link: https://www.melt.org.au/events/briefs-glitter-trails Warnings: Audience interaction, sexual references, coarse language Recommended Age: 16+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Other Information: Wheelchair accessible. Parking at Brisbane Powerhouse is limited — public transport, taxi, or rideshare is recommended. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Spadewerx 18 Oct 2025 Season: October 18th - 26th, 2025 Title: Secret Bridesmaids’ Business Presented By: SPADEwerx Genre: Comedy / Drama Synopsis: It’s the night before Meg’s wedding. While the bride prepares for the biggest day of her life and her mum Colleen fusses over ribbons and shoe fabrics, Meg’s bridesmaids, Lucy and Angela, stumble upon some information that could shatter Meg’s dream. Should they tell her—or not? In the hilarious yet painful push and pull that follows, Lucy and Angela discover that sometimes there is no right answer when it comes to doing what’s best for your friend. Elizabeth Coleman’s delightful characters bring this seriously funny play to life. Secret Bridesmaids’ Business exposes the insanity that can erupt as the wedding juggernaut threatens to swerve out of control. Marriage may be a wonderful thing—but after a night like this, could it really be worth it? Written By: Elizabeth Coleman Performance Dates: 18th October - 26th October 2025 Performance Location and Address: Samford Farmers Hall, 30 Main St, Samford Village QLD 4520 Ticket Costs: $22.00 Ticket Link: events.humanitix.com/spadewerx-secret-bridesmaids-business Warnings: Contains adult themes, coarse language, and partial nudity Recommended Age: Mature audiences only Duration: 3 hours Previous Next