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< Back THEATRE: Smile: The Story of the Life of Charlie Chaplin - Anywhere Festival 8 May 2026 Season: May 8th - 10th, 2026 Title: Smile: The Story of the Life of Charlie Chaplin Presented By: Marcel Cole as part of Anywhere Festival Genre: Theatre / Physical Comedy / Biography Synopsis: Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin is an award-winning one-man physical comedy that brings to life the extraordinary journey of Charlie Chaplin. Created and performed by Marcel Cole, the show uses mime, movement, and visual storytelling to trace Chaplin’s rise from poverty to global stardom—and the personal and political struggles that followed. Blending humour with poignancy, it captures the spirit of silent film while offering a heartfelt tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic figures. Performance Dates: May 8th - 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Friday & Sunday - 6PM Saturday - 5PM Performance Location and Address: New Tricks Wine & Gin Distillery, 26 Collingwood Street, Albion QLD 4010 Ticket Costs: Early Bird - $28 Full Price - $32 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Smile Warnings: Loud noises Recommended Age: Recommended 10+ (suitable for all ages) Duration: 60 minutes Cast: Marcel Cole (solo performer) Creative Team: Created and performed by Marcel Cole Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Smile Other Information: An internationally acclaimed fringe hit, the show has sold out seasons in Adelaide and Edinburgh and won more than 10 awards, including Best Theatre and Best International Show. As the performance takes place in a distillery venue, access conditions may vary. Patrons with mobility or accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers or venue in advance to confirm entry, seating, and facilities. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Incognito - QUT Acting 7 May 2026 Season: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Title: Incognito Presented By: QUT Acting Genre: Play / Drama Synopsis: Written by Nick Payne, Incognito is a compelling and thought-provoking play that interweaves three stories exploring memory, identity, and the human brain. A pathologist steals Albert Einstein’s brain, a neuropsychologist embarks on a new relationship, and a man with a seizure disorder struggles to hold onto his memories. As these narratives intersect, the play asks whether who we are is shaped by our biology—or something more elusive. Performance Dates: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location and Address: The Loft QUT, Z2, 22 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia Ticket Costs: General Admission - $35 Concession - $15 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Incognito Recommended Age: Recommended for mature audiences Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Cast: Performed by QUT Acting graduating ensemble Creative Team: Playwright - Nick Payne Director - Kate Wild Production Website: QUT Acting - Incognito Other Information: A showcase production featuring QUT’s graduating acting cohort, known for its fast-paced structure and actors switching between multiple roles. The play’s interwoven narratives create a layered theatrical experience examining neuroscience, love, and identity. As this performance is held within a university venue, basic access is likely available, but patrons with specific accessibility needs are encouraged to contact QUT or the event organisers in advance to confirm seating, entry, and assistance options. Previous Next

< Back YOUTH MUSICAL: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Grace Academy 7 May 2026 Season: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Presented By: Grace Academy Genre: Musical Theatre / Family Synopsis: Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a magical musical adventure filled with imagination, music, and wonder. When eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka opens the gates to his mysterious factory, five lucky golden ticket winners are invited inside—including kind-hearted Charlie Bucket. As they journey through a world of chocolate waterfalls, curious inventions, and mischievous Oompa-Loompas, each child faces surprising consequences, while Charlie discovers the true reward of honesty and kindness. Performance Dates: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursday & Friday - 7PM Saturday - 1PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, 10 Downs Street, Redcliffe QLD 4020 Ticket Costs: Adult - $49 Concession - $39 Child (2–12 years) - $39 Family (2 adults + 2 children) - $155 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Recommended Age: All ages / family audiences Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours Production Website: Grace Academy - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Other Information: A large-scale youth production showcasing student performers from Grace Arts Academy. Features well-known songs such as “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination.” The Redcliffe Entertainment Centre is a professional performing arts venue with accessible seating, wheelchair access, and accessible amenities. Patrons with specific access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance to arrange assistance. Previous Next

< Back FESTIVAL: 2026 Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival 7 May 2026 Season: May 7th - 24th, 2026 Title: Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay 2026 Presented By: Anywhere Festivals (supported by City of Moreton Bay) Genre: Festival / Multi-arts (Theatre, Comedy, Music, Cabaret, Dance, Circus, Interactive Performance) Synopsis: Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay is a vibrant multi-arts festival that transforms everyday spaces into performance venues. From breweries and galleries to parks, halls, and unexpected corners of the city, the festival showcases a diverse program of live performances including theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, dance, and immersive experiences. Designed to make art accessible and adventurous, the festival invites audiences to discover both new works and new places, with performances ranging from experimental to family-friendly. Performance Dates: May 7th - 24th, 2026 Performance Times: Various times depending on individual events Performance Location and Address: Multiple venues across the Moreton Bay Region, QLD Ticket Costs: Varies by event (many shows approx. $10–$35; some free events available) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay Warnings: Varies by production (may include adult themes, audience interaction, or immersive elements depending on the show) Recommended Age: Varies by event (program includes both family-friendly and adult performances) Duration: Varies by performance Cast: Features a wide range of local and visiting artists, including emerging and established performers Creative Team: Curated by Anywhere Festival team, featuring multiple independent producers and creatives Production Website: Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay 2026 Other Information: The festival focuses on site-specific and non-traditional performance, encouraging artists to stage work in unique locations such as warehouses, backyards, and community spaces. It supports independent artists by reducing venue costs and fostering creative experimentation, while also encouraging audiences to explore the region in new ways. Accessibility varies by venue. Many locations offer standard facilities, but as performances take place in a wide range of unconventional spaces, patrons are encouraged to check individual event listings or contact organisers for specific accessibility information. Previous Next

< Back OPERA: The Savages - Voxalis Opera 7 May 2026 Season: May 7th - 8th, 2026 Title: The Savages Presented By: Voxalis Opera Genre: Opera / Art Song / Concert Synopsis: The Savages is a striking operatic recital that reflects on the complexities of modern society through music. Centred on Les Illuminations by Benjamin Britten, the work sets surreal poetry by Arthur Rimbaud to create a vivid portrait of civilisation—both luminous and dangerous. This powerful song cycle is paired with excerpts from Jean-Philippe Rameau, blending centuries of music into a unified exploration of culture, myth, transformation, and human behaviour. The result is an intimate yet electrifying performance that holds a mirror to a world shaped by division, beauty, and change. Performance Dates: May 7th - 8th, 2026 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location and Address: St Andrew’s Uniting Church, 299 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Ticket Costs: Adult - $65 Concession - $50 Under 30 - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Savages Recommended Age: Suitable for general audiences Duration: Approximately 60–70 minutes Cast: Shannon Leonard (tenor) Rebecca Goobanko (soprano) Monica Ruggiero (mezzo-soprano) Elliott Beauchamp (tenor) Harrison Hammett (baritone) Creative Team: Composer - Benjamin Britten Additional music - Jean-Philippe Rameau Pianist - Maxwell Foster Production Website: Voxalis Opera - The Savages Other Information: Part of Voxalis Opera’s 2026 season exploring Society, Relationships, and Belonging, The Savages represents the “Society” chapter—examining civilisation at its best and worst through music. The program blends opera and art song in an intimate recital format, continuing Voxalis’ focus on innovative, emotionally driven performances. As a central Brisbane church venue, basic access is typically available, but patrons with mobility or accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers in advance to confirm seating, entry, and assistance options. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Shoggoth's Old Peculiar - Anywhere Festival 7 May 2026 Season: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Title: Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar Presented By: Anywhere Festival Genre: Cabaret / Live Music / Horror-Folk / Immersive Theatre Synopsis: Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar is a darkly whimsical cabaret experience blending live music, theatrical performance, and immersive visuals. Inspired by the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft (and cheekily named after a Shoggoth's Old Peculiar), the show follows a troupe of bizarre vaudevillian characters as they guide audiences through strange, otherworldly landscapes. Expect a mix of jaunty horror-folk songs, gothic storytelling, and surreal imagery exploring madness, monsters, and murder. Performance Dates: May 7th - 9th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursday & Saturday - 6:30PM Friday - 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: Food Connect Shed, 8 Textile Crescent, Salisbury QLD 4107 Ticket Costs: $33 – $37 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Shoggoth's Old Peculiar Warnings: Dark themes, horror imagery, references to madness and violence Recommended Age: Parental guidance recommended Duration: Approximately 60 minutes (no interval) Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Shoggoth's Old Peculiar Other Information: A highly stylised “art experience” combining live music, dance, costuming, and projection design. Known for its imaginative visuals, fantastical makeup, and immersive atmosphere, the show has developed a strong cult following within the Anywhere Festival scene. As the performance takes place in an industrial-style venue (Food Connect Shed), conditions may vary. Patrons with mobility or access requirements are encouraged to contact organisers in advance to confirm entry, seating, and facilities. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Bookbinder - HOTA, Trick of the Light 6 May 2026 Season: May 6th - 10th, 2026 Title: The Bookbinder Presented By: Trick of the Light Theatre, HOTA Genre: Theatre / Puppetry / Storytelling / Dark Fairytale Synopsis: The Bookbinder is an inventive one-man theatrical experience that blends storytelling, puppetry, paper art, shadow play, and music. An old man begins reading the tale of a young bookbinding apprentice—but as the story unfolds, it literally comes to life around him, spilling off the page and into the workshop. This dark, imaginative fairytale evokes worlds similar to Coraline and The Labyrinth , creating a magical yet eerie journey about curiosity, consequence, and the power of stories. Performance Dates: May 6th - 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesday - 10AM & 12PM Thursday - 11AM & 6PM Friday - 11AM & 7PM Saturday - 2PM & 7PM Sunday - 1PM & 4PM Performance Location and Address: Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: Adult - $35 Child - $35 HOTA Teacher Member - $27 Student Group 6+ -$27 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Bookbinder Warnings: Dark themes and moments that may be intense for younger audiences Recommended Age: Recommended for older children and adults Duration: Approximately 55 minutes Cast: Ralph McCubbin Howell Creative Team: Writer/Performer - Ralph McCubbin Howell Director - Hannah Smith Music & Sound Design - Tane Upjohn Beatson Production Website: HOTA - The Bookbinder Other Information: An award-winning international production that began in a second-hand bookshop and has toured globally, including seasons at major venues like New York’s Lincoln Center. The show is intimate in scale and designed for small audiences, creating a highly immersive storytelling experience. HOTA Home of the Arts is a major arts precinct with accessible facilities including wheelchair access, accessible seating, toilets, and support for companion card holders. Patrons are encouraged to contact the venue ahead of time to arrange specific accessibility requirements. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Female of the Species - Cut & Run Productions, PIP Theatre 6 May 2026 Season: May 6th - 16th, 2026 Title: The Female of the Species Presented By: Cut & Run Productions in association with PIP Theatre Genre: Play / Comedy / Satire / Farce Synopsis: Written by Joanna Murray-Smith, The Female of the Species is a sharp, fast-paced comedy that skewers celebrity feminism and modern gender politics. Margot Mason, a famous feminist author, is struggling with writer’s block in her country home when an uninvited former student arrives—with a gun and a grudge. As tensions escalate, a parade of unexpected visitors forces Margot to confront the real-world consequences of her ideas. Balancing biting satire with farcical humour, the play explores identity, ideology, and the messy contradictions of modern life. Performance Dates: May 6th - 16th, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesday - 6:30PM Thursdays & Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2:30PM & 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: Adult - $39 Concession - $34 Group (6+) - $35 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Female of the Species Warnings: Adult themes, coarse language, sexual references, sudden loud sound effects, themes of death or grief, use of replica prop weapons Recommended Age: 13+ Duration: 90 minutes (no interval) Cast: Francesca Savige – Margot Mason Michaela Faux – Molly Rivers Rebecca Day – Tess Thornton Josh Whitten – Bryan Thornton Peter Hatton – Frank Danny Brown – Theo Reynolds Creative Team: Playwright - Joanna Murray-Smith Director - Lara Rix Assistant Director - Aoife Kissane Stage Manager & Sound Designer - Hannah Page Lighting Designer - Claire Yorston Costume Designer - Kiah Latham Production Website: PIP Theatre - The Female of the Species Other Information: A bold, contemporary revival of a modern Australian classic, blending satire and farce. The production explores current cultural debates with humour and bite. Bar and foyer open one hour before performances; general admission seating applies; latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break. PIP Theatre is fully accessible via a foyer lift, with wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities available. Dedicated accessibility spaces are provided, and Companion Card bookings are supported. Patrons requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the venue in advance or speak with staff on arrival for lift access and seating arrangements. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Co-stars Storytime - The Drama Merchant 3 May 2026 Season: May 3rd - 24th, 2026 Title: Co-stars Storytime Presented By: The Drama Merchant (as part of Anywhere Festival) Genre: Interactive Theatre / Family / Storytelling / Comedy Synopsis: Co-stars Storytime: LIVE! is an interactive storytelling experience where audiences become part of the adventure. Inspired by a Jules Verne-style classic, the show unfolds as a travelling storytelling suitcase opens to reveal illustrated worlds, characters, and imaginative journeys. When sound effects are needed, audience members are invited to jump in and perform them live, turning the performance into a playful, collaborative storytelling game. It’s a family-friendly experience focused on creativity, participation, and spontaneous fun. Performance Dates: May 3rd - 24th, 2026 Performance Times: 11:30AM Performance Location and Address: The Raven Hotel West End Cellar, 400 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $10 – $20 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Co-stars Storytime Warnings: Audience participation required; live improvisation elements Recommended Age: Family-friendly (suitable for children with adult supervision) Cast: The Drama Merchant ensemble performers Creative Team: Created and produced by The Drama Merchant (Nathan Schulz) Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Co-stars Storytime Other Information: Part of the Anywhere Festival Brisbane program, designed as an interactive storytelling performance where audiences help create sound effects and bring the story to life in real time. The performance is staged in the cellar space of a hotel venue, which may include stairs and limited step-free access. Patrons with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the venue or organisers in advance to confirm accessibility and seating arrangements. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Lovers & Haters: Shakespearean Tour Experience - Little Seed Theatre Company 3 May 2026 Season: May 3rd, 2026 Title: Lovers & Haters: The Shakespearean Tour Experience Presented By: Little Seed Theatre Company Genre: Theatre / Shakespeare / Immersive / Outdoor Performance Synopsis: Lovers & Haters – The Shakespearean Tour Experience is an immersive theatrical journey through some of William Shakespeare’s most passionate and dramatic relationships. Audiences are guided through the stunning surrounds of the Noosa Botanic Gardens as scenes of love, rivalry, betrayal, and devotion unfold around them. Blending movement, performance, and nature, this unique experience places you inside the action, weaving together iconic moments from the Bard’s works into a single, emotionally rich narrative. Performance Dates: Sunday May 3rd, 2026 Performance Times: 11AM & 2PM Performance Location and Address: Noosa Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre, Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563 Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession (Child, Pensioner, Senior & Student – ID required) - $20 Little Seed Enrolled Student - $18 Companion Card: Free Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Lovers & Haters Warnings: Outdoor performance; walking between locations required Recommended Age: Suitable for general audiences Cast: Performed by Little Seed Theatre Company ensemble (emerging youth performers) Production Website: Little Seed Theatre Company - Lovers & Haters Other Information: Part of Little Seed Theatre Company’s 2026 season, which focuses on developing emerging performers through professional-style productions. This event is staged as a guided theatrical tour, so audiences will move through different performance spaces within the gardens. This is an outdoor, immersive walking performance within the Noosa Botanic Gardens. Terrain may include uneven ground, grass, and pathways, which could limit accessibility for some patrons. Attendees with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers in advance to discuss access options and suitability. Previous Next

< Back COMEDY: Bard Wars - Artful Dodgers Theatre 8 May 2026 Season: May 8th - 23rd, 2026 Title: Bard Wars Chapter the Fifth: The Empire Striketh Back Presented By: Artful Dodgers Theatre (as part of Anywhere Festival) Genre: Comedy / Theatre / Parody / Shakespearean Adaptation Synopsis: Bard Wars Chapter the Fifth: The Empire Striketh Back is a playful mash-up of Shakespeare and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, reimagining the iconic sci-fi story through heightened Elizabethan language and theatrical flair. This cult-favourite series blends iambic pentameter with lightsabers, turning galactic drama into witty, tongue-in-cheek stage comedy. Expect romance, rebellion, and dramatic soliloquies as the saga continues in this comedic sequel to Bard Wars: Hope Renew’d . Performance Dates: May 8th - 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays - 7PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: Bald Hills Uniting Church Hall, 2131 Gympie Road, Bald Hills QLD, Australia Ticket Costs: $20 – $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bard Wars Recommended Age: Suitable for general audiences (especially fans of Shakespeare and Star Wars parody) Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Bard Wars Other Information: A sequel to the Anywhere Festival award-winning Bard Wars: Hope Renew’d ; combines classic theatre with pop culture parody Part of the 2026 Anywhere Festival, known for staging performances in unconventional spaces across Brisbane. As this performance takes place in a community hall, accessibility may vary. Patrons with mobility or access requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers or venue in advance to confirm seating, entry, and facilities. Previous Next