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< Back BALLET: The Little Mermaid - QLD Ballet 18 Dec 2025 Season: December 18th - 23rd, 2025 Title: The Little Mermaid (My First Ballet Series) Presented By: Queensland Ballet Genre: Ballet / Dance / Family Performance Synopsis: A spellbinding underwater adventure based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairytale, this joyful, family-friendly ballet follows a courageous young mermaid who dreams of life above the waves and falls in love with a human prince. With magical sea creatures, dramatic turns, and an underwater wonderland brought to life in movement and music, the story explores love, courage and sacrifice. The production is choreographed by Paul Boyd with narration by Sarah McIntosh and performed by the Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program to recorded music by Jean Sibelius. Performance Dates: 18 – 23 December 2025 Performance Times: Multiple session times across each day (e.g., 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 6:30 pm, plus Relaxed Performances) Performance Location and Address: Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult - $67 Concession - $57 30 yrs & under - $54 Child - $34 Group - $57 School Group - $35 each Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Little Mermaid Warnings: Uses haze, smoke effects and flashing lights; some characters (like the Sea Witch) may be a little scary for very young children. Recommended Age: Suitable for families and children, but note sensory effects and dramatic scenes. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes; no interval. Cast: Performers from the Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program Creative Team: Choreographer - Paul Boyd Music - Jean Sibelius Costume Designer - Zoe Griffiths Set Designer - Josh McIntosh Video Designer - Craig Wilkinson Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes Narrator - Sarah McIntosh Production Website: QLD Ballet - The Little Mermaid Other Information: A Relaxed Performance is included in the season for audiences with sensory needs Group discounts and special Mob Tickets for First Nations audiences are available For wheelchair/accessible seating or ticket enquiries, contact Queensland Ballet ticketing (via the venue’s box office) Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Annie - QPAC, Crossroads Live 27 Dec 2025 Season: December 27th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026 Title: Annie Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre & John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia Genre: Musical / Family Synopsis: Annie is the beloved classic musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for generations — the resilient young orphan with a heart of gold, her life-changing adventure, and timeless songs like It’s the Hard-Knock Life and Tomorrow . This inspiring and uplifting production returns to QPAC’s Lyric Theatre as a strictly limited season featuring an acclaimed cast including Anthony Warlow (Daddy Warbucks), Debora Krizak (Miss Hannigan), Mackenzie Dunn, Keanu Gonzalez, Amanda Lea LaVergne and Greg Page Performance Dates: December 27th, 2025 – January 31st, 2026 Performance Times: 1PM & 7PM Wednesdays 1PM Thursdays 7PM Fridays 2PM & 7PM Saturdays 1PM & 6PM Sundays Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey St & Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: From $70 (child prices available in select reserves), discounts (concession, family saver, groups, schools) also available Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Annie Warnings: Contains strobe effects, haze and loud bangs Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 6 and up; infants under 2 free if not occupying a seat (obtain complimentary babe-in-arms ticket) Duration: Approx. 2 hr 30 min (including interval) Production Website: QPAC - Annie Other Information: QPAC offers wheelchair-accessible seating, Companion Card seating, and accessibility-enhanced performances (Audio Described and Auslan-interpreted) — book via QPAC Call Centre or QTIX A Lyric Theatre Visual & Sensory Guide (PDF) is available to help patrons plan their visit (details on QPAC website). Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: Spirit of Christmas - QPAC 17 Dec 2025 Season: December 17th - 19th, 2025 Title: Spirit of Christmas 2025 Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre Genre: Concert / Holiday Music / Family Event Synopsis: QPAC’s longest-running festive concert returns to the iconic Concert Hall, bringing together top musical theatre stars, a spectacular orchestra and community choirs to celebrate the Christmas season. Featuring performances by Daniel Belle and Nina Korbe with host Christie Whelan Browne, supported by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and voices from the Spirit of Christmas Choir and Voices of Birralee, this concert invites audiences to rejoice, reflect and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy. Performance Dates: December 17th - 19th, 2025 Performance Times: 7PM Evenings 2PM Matinee Friday Performance Location and Address: Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Grey Street & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $69 – $79 (concession/student/child discounts available) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Spirit of Christmas Recommended Age: All ages / family-friendly event Duration: Approximately 2 hours including interval Cast: Daniel Belle Nina Korbe Christie Whelan Browne – Host Special guest Waveney Yasso Spirit of Christmas Choir (QPAC Chamber Choir, Mosaic Choir, Cappella Chorale, Queensland Children’s Hospital Choir) Voices of Birralee Queensland Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Simon Kenway) Production Website: QPAC - Spirit of Christmas Other Information: QPAC offers accessible seating for wheelchair users, Companion Card holders and those requiring assistance; bookings for accessibility enhanced performances (such as Auslan-interpreted shows on Fri 19 Dec) can be made via QTIX Group Sales or QPAC Call Centre A Concert Hall Visual & Sensory Guide is available as a PDF on QPAC’s site to help plan your visit Concession (pension/senior), student and child discounts apply Previous Next

< Back YOUTH PERFORMANCE: Shining Bright - Second Star Youth Theatre 19 Dec 2025 Season: December 19th, 2025 Title: Shining Bright: A Second Star Christmas Presented By: Second Star Youth Theatre Genre: Youth Theatre / Holiday Show / Concert Synopsis: Join us for a sparkling evening of traditional carols, Christmas hits and musical theatre favourites performed by a cast of bright young performers. Performance Date: December 19th, 2025 Performance Time: 7PM Performance Location and Address: Faith Works Norman Park, 177 Bennetts Road, Norman Park QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: General Admission - $10 Children Under 3 - Free on adults lap Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Shining Bright Age recommendation: All ages Production Website: Second Star Youth Theatre - Shining Bright Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: Wynnum Wonderland Choir - Wynnum Wonderland 18 Dec 2025 Season: December 18th, 2025 Title: Wynnum Wonderland Singalong Choir Presented By: Wynnum Fringe Festival / Wynnum Wonderland! Genre: Community Music / Christmas Sing-Along / Family Event Synopsis: It’s time to raise your voices, Wynnum! Come together under the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent for the Wynnum Wonderland Singalong Choir, a joyful community performance featuring a brand-new version of Winter Wonderland rewritten especially for the bayside. All ages and abilities are invited to sing together in festive harmony, creating a heartwarming soundtrack to the season beside the water. No singing ability required, just bring your festive spirit! Performance Dates: December 18th, 2025 Performance Times: 6PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) - $20 General Admission Child (17 & Under) - $10 General Admission Family of 4 - $55.05 General Admission Group of (10+) - $18.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Wynnum Wonderland Choir Recommended Age: All ages welcome Cast: Community choir participants, hosted by Tom Oliver with live musician accompaniment Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Wynnum Wonderland Choir Other Information: Wynnum Wonderland transforms Bay Terrace into a festive celebration of music, circus, comedy and more under the Augathella Spiegeltent Venue accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible entry and seating options Companion Card is accepted, cardholder purchases their own ticket and the companion/carer receives complimentary entry, arranged with box office staff upon arrival Previous Next

< Back VARIETY: Carols in the Spiegeltent - Wynnum Wonderland 17 Dec 2025 Season: December 17th, 2025 Title: Carols in the Spiegeltent Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland! Genre: Holiday Concert / Community Christmas Sing-Along / Family Music Event Synopsis: A festive celebration of Christmas song under the iconic Augathella Spiegeltent. Join Australia’s leading voices as they bring beloved carols and seasonal favorites to life in an open-hearted musical gathering — perfect for families, friends, and community members embracing the holiday spirit. Performance Dates: December 17th, 2025 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: VIP Adult - $69 VIP Child - $59 VIP Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) - $169 General Admission Adult - $49 General Admission Child - $39 General Admission Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) - $139 General Admission Adult Group (10+) - $40each Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Carols in the Spiegeltent Recommended Age: All Ages Cast: Hosted by Tom Oliver & Dash Kruck with performances by: Jonathon Welch AM, Angelique Cassimatis, Debora Krizak, Hayley Johnson, Asabi Goodman, Caillin Malley, Bradley McCaw, Timothy Aaron Cooper, Freya Armani, and pianist Jake Bristow. Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Carols in the Spiegeltent Other Information: Part of the Wynnum Wonderland 2025 festival. Companion Card accepted, carers admitted free when arranged with staff on arrival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back SOCIAL EVENT: Sing Sing Sing - Opera Queensland 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th, 2025 Title: Sing Sing Sing Christmas 2025 Presented By: Opera Queensland Genre: Music / Choir / Community Sing-Along / Holiday Concert Synopsis: ’Tis the holiday season again! Join fellow singers of all experience levels for a festive group sing-along led by host Jason Barry-Smith and Opera Queensland guest artists. You’ll sing classic carols and beloved Christmas songs — from soaring “O Holy Night” to joyful “Jingle Bells.” The evening includes a complimentary drink and canapés upon arrival, with bar facilities open for socialising afterwards. Performance Dates: December 13th, 2025 Opera Queensland Performance Times: 5PM Performance Location and Address: Opera Queensland Studio, 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia Ticket Costs: SOLD OUT Ticket Link: SOLD OUT Recommended Age: Family-friendly / all levels of singing ability welcome Duration: Approx. 1.5 hour Cast: Hosted and led by Jason Barry-Smith with Opera Queensland guest artists Production Website: Opera Queensland - Sing Sing Sing Other Information: Opera Queensland Studio at South Brisbane offers wheelchair-accessible entry and facilities The event includes a social bar & reception (complimentary drink and canapés included with ticket) to mingle with fellow singers and enjoy a festive atmosphere Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition - Wynnum Wonderland 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland Genre: Children's Theatre / Science Show Synopsis: The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is back – and this time he’s bringing Christmas Chaos to Wynnum! Following nation-wide SELL OUT seasons at arts festivals around Australia and the UK, this all-ages electromagnetic extravaganza returns this December with a brand new festive edition of Australia’s most explosive science spectacular – bigger, louder and more dangerously dazzling than ever before! Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 11AM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult 18+ - $35 .80 General Admission Child (17 & Under) - $31 .70 General Admission Family of 4 - $122 .70 General Admission Group of 10+ - $28 .65 General Admission Babes in Arms (Under 2) - $0 VIP All Ages (Best seats + express entry) - $41 .95 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Kaboom: Christmas Chaos Edition Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CIRCUS: All Star Circus - Wynnum Wonderland, Head First Acrobats 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: All Star Circus Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland & Head First Acrobats Genre: Circus Synopsis: Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head First Acrobats. Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 1PM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) – $29 General Admission Child (17 & under) – $24 General Admission Family of 4 – $79 VIP Adult (Best seats + express entry) – $39 VIP Child (17 & under) – $34 VIP Family of 4 – $119 Babes in Arms (Under 2) – Free Companion Card – Accepted (companion ticket free) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - All Star Circus Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - All Star Circus Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Bubble Show in Space - Wynnum Wonderland 12 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Bubble Show in Space Presented By: Wynnum Wonderland Genre: Children's Theatre Synopsis: Have you ever been in a room with a Million Bubbles? Embark on a soap-tastic adventure to the intergalactic wonder that is bubbles in space! See a bubble like a rocket that launches 10 metres into the air, clear bubbles filled with smoke, bubbles that join into each other and separate, shadow bubble puppetry, fire bubbles, a bubble fire tornado, Aliens that could inside bubbles(children from the audience), bubbles that spin like a carousel, giant bubble tubes that arch through the sky and bubbles so big that several people could fit inside! The show finishes in a million bubble party that fills the room in a celebration of bubbles. Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 9:30AM Performance Location and Address: Augathella Spiegeltent, 166 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD 4178 Ticket Costs: General Admission Adult (18+) – $29 General Admission Child (17 & under) – $24 General Admission Family of 4 – $79 VIP Adult (Best seats + express entry) – $39 VIP Child (17 & under) – $34 VIP Family of 4 – $119 Babes in Arms (Under 2) – Free Companion Card – Accepted (companion ticket free) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bubble Show in Space Recommended Age: All Ages / Family Friendly Production Website: Wynnum Wonderland - Bubble Show in Space Other Information: This production is part of the Wynnum Fringe, Wynnum Wonderland Christmas Festival Accessible venue Previous Next

< Back PANTOMIME: Red Riding Hood - North Brisbane Theatre Company 13 Dec 2025 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Title: Red Riding Hood Presented By: North Brisbane Theatre Company Genre: Pantomime Synopsis: The Big Bad Wolf is hungry, and is out to eat up Red Riding Hood. He's coerced the three little pigs to help him - but they've got to get through Jack and Jill first, along with Red's mother Dame Hood. Will the Fairy be able to get the Woodcutter and his son Billy to help Red, and end the Wolf's shenanigans? Or will the Wolf huff and puff and get away with it all? Performance Dates: December 13th - 21st, 2025 Performance Times: 7:30PM Fridays 2PM & 7:30PM Saturdays 2PM Sundays Performance Location & Address: Burpengary Secondary College Performing Arts Centre, 196 Pitt Road, Burpengary Qld 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession/Youth - $20 Child - $10 Family (Good for 4) - $50 Table of 8 - $160 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Red Riding Hood Duration: 2.5 hours including interval Age Recommendation: Family Friendly Production Website: North Brisbane Theatre Company - Red Riding Hood Previous Next