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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


Brisbane review – ART: razor‑edged comedy
By David Wilson ART Written by Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Lee Lewis Set and Costume Design by Charles Davis Original Music by Max Lambert Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane Playhouse Theatre till 22 March 2026 Tickets available from $89 https://arttheplay.com.au/tickets/brisbane https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/art Toby Schmitz, Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman Photo credit: Brett Boardman Originally written in French


Brisbane review: Talented Cast Sing Jesus Christ Super Star
By Lilian Harrington Production : Jesus Christ Super Star Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice Company: Redcliffe Musical Theatre (R.M.T) Directors: Madeleine Johns, Zahlee Backstone Musical Director : Rhonda Davidson Location: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Season : March 5- 8, at 7 30 pm and Mats. 2 pm Bookings : Try booking / Jesus Christ Super Star IMAGE BY BRUCE REDMAN Opening with those well-known haunting chords on the electric guitar, Redcl


Brisbane review - Sophocles’ Antigone: looking good for her age
By Nahima Abraham Sophocles’ Antigone Presented by La Boite Directed by Courtney Stewart & Nigel Poulton La Boite Theatre QUT Kelvin Grove March 5 - 21 Run time: 70 mins without interval. For a gal written into life around 400 BC, Antigone is sure : looking good for her age. Exploding on the Roundhouse stage at opening night, there was no other way to honour International Women’s Day happening March 8. Antigone is ultimately a story of protest, of thunderous mourning, of


Brisbane review - Hotel Sorrento: Sensitive and Poignant
By Lilian Harrington Production : Hotel Sorrento Writer : Hannie Rayson Company : Ad Astra Director : Susan O’Toole- Cridland Location : Pluto Theatre, Ad Astra, 210 Petrie Tce. Petrie Tce. Season: February 18- March 19. (Session times vary). 7.30pm /8 pm. Bookings : try bookinghotelsorrento / enquiries@adastracreativity.com Ad Astra opened its 2026 program with Hotel Sorrento, by Australian writer Hannie Rayson, in their PLUTO Theatre. Set in 1992, three sist


Sherlock Holmes, A Night of Classic Entertainment.
By Lilian Harrington Production : A Night of Sherlock Holmes Writer: Arthur Conan-Doyle Company : New Farm Nash Theatre Director : Jason Nash Location : The Brunswick Room , Merthyr Rd. Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr St. New Farm Season : Feb 20 – March 14, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 30pm Mat. 2. 00.p.m Bookings : www.Try booking.com1490448 //or nashtheatre.com New Farm Nash Theatre offers a smorgasbord of


Brisbane review - Bonnie & Clyde: a polished, tightly executed production
By David Wilson Bonnie & Clyde Music by Frank Wildhorn Lyrics by Don Black Book by Ivan Menchell Directed by Kym Brown Musical Direction by Sally Faint Choreography and Costume Design by Julianne Clinch Phoenix Ensemble Brisbane until 7 March 2026 https://phoenixensemble.com.au/ The Tin Shed, Brisbane https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1495114?&track=website Ticket pricing from $38 to $45 Photo by Creative Street Bonnie & Clyde is a relatively new musical based on t


Brisbane review - The Great Gatsby: roars magnificently to life
by David Wilson The Geat Gatsby Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald Adapted by Daniel Evans and Nelle Lee Directed by Daniel Evans and Nick Skubij Set and Costume Designer Christina Smith Movement Director and Choreographer Nerida Matthaei Composer and Sound Designer Guy Webster


Brisbane review - The Vicar of Dibley: A Fun Night Out
By Lilian Harrington Production : The Vicar of Dibley Writers : Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer Stage Adaptation : Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter Company : Villanova Players Director : Elizabeth Morris Location : The Ron Hurley Theatre 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills Qld. Season : 6- 15 February 7 30 pm and 2 pm (Friday /Saturdays/and Sunday mat) Bookings : try booking/www.villanova players.com /0423920832 Villanova Players have produced a popular comedy that is sure to
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