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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Escape from the Breakup Forest by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Boy meets girl. Girl leaves boy. Boy meets puppet. What do you do if you're an emerging production company (Mixtape Theatre Collective) and want to put on a show and have no budget? You c…

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

End of the Rainbow is the Talk of the Town by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

QPAC and the Queensland Theatre Company presented the QLD Premiere of Peter Quilter's bio-drama musical play End of the Rainbow last week to a standing ovation. It's December 1968 and a brok…

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Australian Premiere: SPANK! " The 50 Shades Parody by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Twelfth Night Theatre hosted the Australian premiere of SPANK!, The 50 Shades Parody over the weekend to an over-excited (and perhaps under-sexed) crowd. SPANK! the unauthorised musical sati…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Cross Stitch: Take 225 by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Cross-Stitch is a Metro Arts initiative aimed at providing opportunity for emerging Artistic Directors to develop their craft, and this year's art party was curated and hosted by Lisa Fa'ala…

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

There is something about Big Top events that brings back the thrill and wonderment of childhood at the circus. Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse opened last night to an ov…

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Opening tonight in Brisbane " Australian premiere of Cavalia. by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse Gallops Down Under for First Time in 2013. Opening tonight in the White Big Top at DFO (The Circuit " Brisbane Airport), this innovative …

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Deathtrap " full of twists and turns by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Underground Productions' first show of the season is the murder mystery play Deathtrap under the direction of Megan Gansberg. The play, first penned by Ira Levin in 1978, was nominated for a…

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2012 Matilda Awards announced, Brisbane by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

On Monday night, the Who's Who of Brisbane Theatre were out to celebrate the annual Matilda Awards. Held at the Gardens Point Theatre, the prestigious night was hosted by the talented and wi…

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Monday, March 4, 2013

Propel (the next step) by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Propel (the next step), presented by Expressions Dance Company (EDC) is a double-bill program showcasing the developing works of emerging choreographers Liesel Zink and Lucas Jervies.  Th…

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Inaugural Clancestry Festival by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Destined to become a signature event on the Queensland culture calendar, Clancestry (26 February to 3 March) is a brand new festival celebrating the art and culture of First Nation peoples f…

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Kitchen (You've Never Had It So Good) by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Experimental German/UK theatre group Gob Squad, presented Kitchen (You've Never Had It So Good) as part of the World Theatre Festival held at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Upon entering the theat…

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Holding the Man " Return Season by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

The much anticipated return season of Holding the Man, adapted from Tim Conigrave's memoirs of the same name, opened at LaBoite Theatre over the weekend to a standing ovation. Tommy Murphy's…

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Friday, February 22, 2013

The Wedding Singer " Smash Theatrical by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

New Music Theatre community theatre company Smash Theatrical presented their debut production of The Wedding Singer at the Schonell Theatre over the weekend to a delighted audience. Adapted …

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Holding The Man " Opening Tonight by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Opening tonight at La Boite Theatre is the much anticipated return of one of Australia's great love stories, Holding the Man. The original production under the direction of David Berthold wa…

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Driving Miss Daisy premieres in Brisbane by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

The Australian premiere of the stage production of Driving Miss Daisy opened on Saturday night at the Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane, as the 'star vehicle' for Broadway and Hollywood royalty Ange…

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Saturday, February 9, 2013

QTC Double-Bill: The Pitch and The China Incident by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

A double-bill join forces as the opener for the Queensland Theatre Company's 2013 season. The Pitch and The China Incident are the first two plays in a trilogy written by acclaimed playwrigh…

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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Bille Brown Memorial Service " This is the Stuff. by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

In memory of the much loved theatre legend Bille Brown, QPAC will be holding a memorial service today (Monday) at 4pm. An hour long tribute from family, friends, and collegues will share the…

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