Theatre

Theatre of Magic founders Josh Norbido, Christopher Wayne and The Amazing Nigel. | Newsreel

No illusion as Theatre of Magic’s success goes global

The magic is spreading, with an illusionary Brisbane entertainment experience going global. Theatre of Magic (T.O.M), which stages intimate magic shows at Rydges
Read more 1 August 2025
Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more 30 July 2025
fatgirl

Body image saga bursts barriers

Fat Girl is for anyone who has ever struggled with their weight or battled body dysmorphia. Starring Danielle Aquilina, the one-woman show is part of Brisbane’s
Read more 29 July 2025
Hulk Hogan. | Newsreel

Wrestling great Hulk Hogan dies following heart attack

Hulk Hogan, the man who led wrestling’s rise in popularity in the 1980s, has died, aged 71, following a heart attack. A statement from the Clearwater Police Department
Read more 25 July 2025
Taylor Swift wax

Swifties will wax lyrical about new Taylor tribute

Australia is part of the latest wave of Taylor Swift mania, with Sydney one of 13 cities world-wide to host a new honour to the global pop megastar. Madame Tussauds this
Read more 25 July 2025
Romeo & Juliet

Contemporary update for Romeo and Juliet

By Susan Schwartz Arguably one of the greatest tragic love stories of all time, Romeo and Juliet has been given a fresh, contemporary setting that feels relevant while
Read more 23 July 2025
Glasshouse Theatre Brisbane

Glasshouse nurtures QPAC’s nation-leading growth

Brisbane’s new $184 million theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) begins its fit-out stage with a name. The Glasshouse Theatre will become the fifth
Read more 21 July 2025
Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years

Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre. Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
Read more 15 July 2025
The Visitors 2024 Tour Images Production – By Stephen Wilson Barker-28

Landmark festival brings First Nations culture to life

If you want to learn more about First Nations culture but don’t know where to start, the Clancestry festival at QPAC may provide some answers. The festival has been
Read more 15 July 2025
Playwright Suzie Miller. | Newsreel

Strong message in Miller’s Brisbane Festival play

The Brisbane Festival will share in a multi-million dollar grant allocation to present a powerful new Australian play. Strong Is The New Pretty, is a new work written by
Read more 11 July 2025