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Brisbane review - Alice By Heart: a fantastic visual spectacle
By David Wilson Alice by Heart Music by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Steven Sater Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson Directed by Hayley Gervais Musical Direction by Rae Rose Choreography by Hannah Macri https://phoenixensemble.com.au/shows/alice-by-heart/ 1 – 23 May 2026 at The Tin Shed, James Street, Beenleigh Tickets $45, $38 concession Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1507612 Alice By Heart is a contemporary musical with music by Duncan Sheik


Brisbane review - Steel Magnolias: deeply moving theatrical experience
By David Wilson Steel Magnolias Written by Robert Harling Directed by Lee Lewis Set and Costume Design by Simone Romaniuk Lighting Design by Paul Jackson Composition and Sound Design by Brady Watkins Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane Playhouse Theatre until 10 May 2026 Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20 minute interval) Tickets available from $79 https://www.steelmagnoliasplay.com/ https://qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/steel-magnolias https://qpac.n


Brisbane review - La Cenerentola (Cinderella): a beautifully realised production
By David Wilson La Cenerentola (Cinderella) Composer Gioachino Rossini Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti Conductor Richard Mills Director & Set Designer Laura Hansford Costume Design Karen Cochet and Bianca Bulley Lighting Design Christine Felmingham Associate Director Eugene Lynch Chorus Master Narelle French Presented by Opera Queensland in collaboration with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall, QPAC Remaining performance: 2 May 2026, 1:30pm Running ti


Brisbane review – Three Little Words: Inspiring Theatre Woos Audience
By Lilian Harrington Production : Three Little Words Writer : Joanna Murray – Smith Company : Ad Astra Creativity Theatre Director : Greg Scur Location : 210 Petrie Terrace. Brisbane Q 4000 (Pluto Stage) Season : April 16 – May 9, 7:30 pm Bookings: www.trybooking.com/enquiries @adastracreative/ ph. 0417001292 Staged in the boutique Pluto Theatre at Ad Astra, well known Australian writer, Joanna Murray-Smith ’ s work Three Little Words, made a big impact on the


Brisbane review - School of Rock: a thoroughly entertaining theatrical experience
David Wilson School of Rock Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Book by Julian Fellowes Lyrics by Glenn Slater (Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Mike White, starring Jack Black) Director (as per production program) Choreographer (as per production program) Musical Director (as per production program) Presented by Passion Productions Brisbane April 10 – 18 2026 at Enoggera Performing Arts Centre, 52 Laurel Street, Enoggera Tickets available via Humanitix/TryBooking P


Brisbane review - Almost Maine: a Youthful Take
By Lilian Harrington Production : Almost Maine Writer : John Cariani Company : Villanova Players Director : Isabelle Stone & Ella Uhlmann Location : The Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St. Seven Hills Season : March 20 – 22 Fri, Sat Sun. Evgs. @ 7 30pm, Mat.2pm American writer John Cariani has taken a keen look at relationships in his very popular play Almost Maine . It is a magical place somewhere close to M


Brisbane review - Code of Conduct: Innovative and Dynamic
By Lilian Harrington Production: Code of Conduct Concept &Direction: Jack Lister and Amy Hollingsworth Artistic Director : Amy Hollingsworth Company: Australasian Dance Collective Location : Level 20/ 300 George St Brisbane Season : 19 – 28 March 7. 30 pm (no latecomers) Bookings: australasiandancecollective.com Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stage


Brisbane review – Marvelous: A Dynamic, Cheeky, Experience
By Lilian Harrington Production : Marvelous A Risqué Parody Writer : Samwise Holmes, with Cynthia Guthrie, Luka Lea -Vestic. Direction : Samwise Holmes, Sally Jackson Company : Action Reaction Entertainment Location : The Twelfth Night Theatre 4 Cintra St. Bowen Hills, Brisbane Season : March 18- 29 at 7 30 Tickets : Try booking or call (07) 3252 5122 This Sydney based entertainment company have brought their raunchy, high-ener


Brisbane review - Romeo and Juliet Connects with an 80s Vibe.
By Lilian Harrington Production : Romeo and Juliet Writer : William Shakespeare Company : St Lukes Theatre Society Directors : June Balfour, Nigel Munro- Wallis Location : St Lukes, 193 Ekibin Road East, Tarragindi. Qld. 4121 Season : March13- 28 Fri/Sat 7. 30pm and Mat. 2 pm Bookings : STLUKESTHEATRE.ASN.AU Why do directors of this popular Shakespearian play Romeo and Juliet adapt it into the 80’s era? Direc


Brisbane review - Torch the Place: a remarkable piece of contemporary theatre
Torch the Place Presented by Queensland Theatre Company Written by Benjamin Law Directed by Ngoc Phan Lighting Design – Briana Clark Composer and Sound Design – Wil Hughes Billie Brown Theatre, South Brisbane Until 29 March 2026 https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/torch-the-place Prices start from $36 for youth, $75 concession and $80 for adults Written by celebrated Australian author, journalist and playwright Benjamin Law , Torch the Place premiered with Melbourne Theat
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