Arts

Macbeth re-told for Shake & Stir 20th anniversary

Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedy, Macbeth, will be re-told by acclaimed production house Shake & Stir in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The Brisbane-based

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek loses cancer battle

American actor James Van Der Beek has died after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer. The actor’s family announced his passing today. In a post on social media

Is Wuthering Heights really a great love story?

By Jodi McAlister Emerald Fennell’s film of Wuthering Heights, starring Australian actors Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine, bills itself as

Engelbert Humperdinck tour tickets on sale

Tickets go on sale this week for the Engelbert Humperdinck 2026 tour of Australia that kicks off in July. Humperdinck, 89, is celebrating his 60-year career in which he

Can protest songs really change the world?

By Panizza Allmark and Jon Stratton In January, over the course of three days, Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and released the political protest song Streets of

Bad Bunny makes Super Bowl history despite safety fears

Bad Bunny has made history at the Super Bowl as the first performer to sing entirely in Spanish despite fears for his safety. The Porto Rican performer also made

Ed Sheeran to “pop up” in Australian retail centres

Music superstar Ed Sheeran will make a temporary foray into the Australian retail scene during his national tour later this month. The singer today announced pop-up

Olivia Dean back on top of charts after Grammy win

Fresh from winning Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, Olivia Dean has reclaimed the number one spot on the Australian Recording Industry Association Albums Chart. Her

Lilly Allen to tour in October, tickets on sale Monday

British pop star Lilly Allen is coming to Brisbane later this year as part of her Australian tour in October and November. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 9 at 1pm

Cultural superstar Glasshouse Theatre to open March 7

Queensland’s “cultural superstar” – the 1500-seat Glasshouse theatre is set to open on March 7, 2026, making QPAC the largest performing arts

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