Turning up unannounced in suburbs all over town for Brisbane Festival’s Street Serenades has been a joy for Brisbane performer Emma Dean and her band. Their show is called Hot Mess Mama and, frankly, the frontwoman is trashy. On purpose.
I greet the news that Hamilton is coming to Australia next year with a trepidation because I hear it is also three hours long.
A number of Queensland’s major performing arts companies are returning to QPAC this weekend with a program that will run all the way to Christmas.
They say AFL is like ballet at times and Queensland Ballet’s artistic director Li Cunxin reckons that’s a good reason why his acclaimed company should be the arts entertainment of choice when the AFL Grand Final is held at The Gabba. SEE THE DETAILS
Her daughter lost both legs in a horrific subway accident in New York and caught coronavirus on her way home to Brisbane, but acclaimed artist Pat Hoffie insists every day is a good day.
With the CityCats going past and the backdrop of the Goodwill Bridge and the city skyline Australasian Dance Collective’s outdoor performance Arc is a refreshing treat and you have one last show late this afternoon if you want to enjoy this free Brisbane Festival offering
Finalists for this year’s Brisbane Portrait Prize have been revealed. The images capture everyone from Dame Quentin Bryce to former Olympians and champions of industry and you now have a chance to vote for your favourite to take out The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Award.
After a tough year in the arts, the Brisbane International Film Festival is due to kick off next month. BIFF patron Jack Thompson talks about the top films to see, and his love of Brisbane.
The performances are brief and no notice is given because they don’t want too many spectators. Welcome to Brisbane Festival in the age of COVID-19, when the show comes to you.
The series is called QPAC Unlocked but after seeing this sexy cabaret show maybe they should call it QPAC Undressed – there’s plenty of striptease and a plethora of d*ck jokes from the host with the most comedian Damien Power.
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