• News

    Sydney Theatre Company's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Might Be Making the Stage-to-Screen Leap

    Cate Blanchett's production company Dirty Films has picked up the film rights for the one-performer Aussie stage smash.

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    Tony-Winning Smash-Hit Musical 'The Book of Mormon' Is Coming Back to Australia in 2025

    Sydney will host the return of this crass magnum opus from 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone from July 2025.

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    Sarah Snook Just Won Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for Sydney Theatre Company's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' 

    Shiv Roy isn't the only part that the 'Succession' star is winning awards for — here, she plays 26.

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    'Six the Musical' Has Locked in Dates for the Hit Show's Return 2024–25 Tour of Australia's East Coast

    This empowering pop-scored remix of royal history will return to Melbourne and Sydney this year, then hit Brisbane to start 2025.

  • News

    'Hamilton' Is Only Playing Sydney on Its Return to Australia in 2024 So Don't Throw Away Your Shot

    The Broadway smash will retrace American history in the Harbour City again from July, then leave the country.

  • News

    Brisbane Comedy Festival Is Slinging $24 Tickets to a Heap of 2024's Shows for 24 Hours

    Score discounted seats to see Josh Thomas, Lizzy Hoo, Nat's What I Reckon, Nina Oyama, Arj Barker, Ed Byrne, David O'Doherty, Rhys Nicholson and more.

Latest Guides
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    'The Wizard of Oz'-Inspired Blockbuster Musical 'Wicked' Will Defy Gravity in Brisbane in 2024

    Following the Land of Oz's witches, the Broadway smash is headed to QPAC's Lyric Theatre from September.

  • News

    'Love Stories' Is the Next Trent Dalton Book That's Coming to Life on the Stage at Brisbane Festival

    Before 'Boy Swallows Universe' was turned into a Netflix series, it was adapted as a play first in Dalton's home town of Brisbane.

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    Cirque du Soleil Is Bringing Its Spectacular Mexican-Inspired Production 'LUZIA' to Australia

    This year also marks the circus troupe's 25th anniversary in Australia, with its latest production the tenth big-top show to visit the country.

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    It's the One That You Want: Australia's Latest Stage Production of 'Grease' Is Coming to Brisbane in 2024

    'Grease' will be the word at this new multimillion-dollar production of the 50s-set, five-decade-old show at QPAC from December.

  • News

    Choreographer Benjamin Millepied's Stunning 'Romeo & Juliet' Ballet Is Coming to Australia for the First Time

    Combining dance, theatre and cinema, the suite of shows give Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers a contemporary spin.

  • News

    'Lady Dynamite' and 'Arrested Development' Star Maria Bamford Is Bringing Her New Stand-Up Tour to Australia in 2024

    The comedy icon and 'Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere!' author is making her first trip to Australia in more than five years.

  • News

    'Sister Act' Is the Next Smash-Hit Broadway Musical That's Set to Finally Make Its Australian Premiere

    Inspired by the 90s films of the same name, the five-time Tony-nominee will make its Aussie debut in Sydney in August 2024, then head to Melbourne from November.

  • News

    Brisbane's 'Beauty and the Beast' Lottery Is Slinging Tickets to the Hit Disney Musical for Just $24

    Via TodayTix, you can go in the running to nab 24 tickets for $24 each to every one of the stage production's Brisbane shows.

  • News

    'The Woman in Black' Is Bringing Its Spooky Ghost Story to Australia's Stages in 2024

    Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson will star in the page-to-stage adaption's latest Aussie run, which starts haunting this autumn.

  • News

    Now Open: The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Is Northshore Hamilton's New 400-Seat Riverside Cabaret Club

    Already a hit on the Gold Coast, The Pink Flamingo is making Brisbane its home for seven years until its site becomes the Olympic Media Village.

  • News

    Dylan Alcott Will Play The Narrator When 'The Rocky Horror Show' Returns to Sydney in 2024

    The disability advocate, tennis champion and presenter will star opposite Jason Donovan, who slips back into Frank N Furter's fishnets.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Portside Wharf Art Month

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Portside Wharf is dedicating all of May to a month-long art celebration, which features a paint splatter room, plus a street party with pet portraits. 

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    Green Heart Fair

    Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston

    Pick up free plants, shop for pre-loved threads and see a 'Bluey' show at Brisbane's sustainability-focused fair.

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    Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    The Triffid, Newstead

    Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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    Ali Wong: Live 2024

    Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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    Festa Italiana

    Thursday, May 23, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market over two big weekends, in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.

  • Event

    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

  • Event

    Million Paws Walk

    Sunday, May 26, 2024

    University of Queensland, St Lucia

    Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

  • Event

    Nundah by Night

    Saturday, June 1, 2024

    Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah

    Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for slow-cooked meats, wings, tiramisu, craft beers and mulled wine.

  • Event

    Gigs & Picnics

    Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024, Saturday, August 31, 2024 and Saturday, September 28, 2024 

    Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

    Listen to free live music and grab snacks from food trucks at this monthly hangout in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

  • Event

    Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Macbeth

    Tuesday, April 30 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    See the Scottish play performed with one totally plastered actor among the cast.

  • News

    Brisbane Comedy Festival Has Unveiled the Next Lineup of Hilarious Folks Who'll Get You Giggling in 2024

    The Brisbane Powerhouse-hosted event just keeps getting bigger, with Ed Byrne, Stephen K Amos, Wil Anderson, Lizzy Hoo and an improvised whodunnit joining the bill.

  • News

    The Team Behind Darkfield Is Bringing a New Sci-Fi Dance Performance in a Haulage Truck to Australia

    Filled with shiny aliens and taking place by twilight, 'Future Cargo' will enjoy its Australian premiere at Adelaide Fringe from February.

  • News

    Tony-Winning Neverland-Set Hit 'Peter and the Starcatcher' Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut

    Dead Puppet Society is reimagining this Disney stage favourite, which is a prequel to JM Barrie's 'Peter and Wendy'.

  • News

    'Six the Musical' Is Touring Its Empowering Pop-Scored Remix of Royal History Around Australia Again

    The smash-hit take on Henry VIll's six wives wowed the country from 2021–23 — and it isn't done yet.

  • News

    Agatha Christie's Long-Running Stage Whodunnit 'The Mousetrap' Is Touring Australia Again in 2024

    Australian audiences are getting another chance to sleuth their way through this theatre favourite, which has been treading the boards in London since 1952.

  • News

    Get Ready to Laugh: Brisbane Comedy Festival Has Announced Its First Lineup for 2024

    Josh Thomas will be back at BCF for the first time since 2013 — with Nazeem Hussain, Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson, Nina Oyama, Melanie Bracewell and 'Sh!t-faced Shakespeare' also on the bill.

  • News

    Jerry Seinfeld Is Bringing His Latest Stand-Up Show to Australia and New Zealand in 2024

    What's the deal with Seinfeld's latest trip Down Under? The iconic comedian will play arena shows in seven cities in June.

  • News

    Marvel's Live Arena Show Featuring 20-Plus Heroes and Villains Is Swinging Into Australia in 2024

    Watch your favourite spandex-clad Marvel superheroes try to save the world — but on stages across Australia, instead of in a cinema.

  • News

    It'll Be Back: 'Hamilton' Is Returning to Australia in 2024 for Another Sydney Season

    After farewelling Australia following its Brisbane 2023 season, the Broadway smash is making an Aussie comeback from July 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub Is Setting Up a 400-Seat Pavilion at Northshore for a Seven-Year Stint

    Taking cues from spiegeltents and cabaret clubs, this Gold Coast venue is making the leap to Brisbane from December.

  • News

    'Elvis: A Musical Revolution' Will Keep Getting Australia All Shook Up About the King of Rock 'n' Roll in 2024

    This brand-new Aussie stage musical features more than 40 of the singer's hits — and it's returning to Sydney, then hitting up Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast.

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    'Sunset Boulevard' Is the Next Big Tony-Winning Musical That's Returning to the Stage Down Under

    It's been almost 20 years since this screen-to-stage production brought Norma Desmond and her Hollywood story to Australia — and this time, Sarah Brightman is ready for her closeup.

  • News

    Have You Ever, Ever Felt Like This?: The 'Round the Twist' Musical Will Premiere in Brisbane in 2024

    The classic Australian series is hitting the stage with songs for the first time ever, debuting as part of Queensland Theatre's 2024 season.

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    A Brand-New World-Premiere Stage Production of 'Frankenstein' Is Coming Alive in Brisbane

    Shake & Stir Theatre Co has already taken on 'Dracula', 'Jane Eyre' and 'A Christmas Carol' — now it's Mary Shelley's masterpiece's turn.

  • News

    Tim Minchin's Stage Musical Version of 'Groundhog Day' Is Finally Coming to Australia in 2024

    Déjà vu comes with the territory with this stage version of the Bill Murray-starring classic comedy, which will play an exclusive Aussie season in Melbourne.

  • News

    Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Musical Is Bringing Its Tale as Old as Time to Brisbane and Melbourne

    Currently enjoying an Australian-premiere season in Sydney, the Tony- and Olivier Award-winning stage hit will head both south and north in 2024.

  • News

    Jonathan Larson's Tony-Winning 'Rent' Is the Next Hit Broadway Musical That's Returning to Australia

    The three-decade old show won a Pulitzer Prize, became one of the longest-running productions on Broadway and inspired a film — and now it's heading back to Australia's stages.

  • News

    Tony-Winning Broadway Hit 'Dear Evan Hansen' Will Make Its Australian Stage Debut in Sydney in 2024

    It nabbed six Tonys, then hit the big screen — and now the acclaimed musical is heading Down Under thanks to Sydney Theatre Company.

  • News

    Opera Australia Is Bringing 'West Side Story' Back to Sydney Harbour's Stunning Floating Stage in 2024

    After proving a smash the first time around, the classic Broadway tale of star-crossed lovers hits the Handa Opera stage again next March.

  • News

    'Tina — The Tina Turner Musical' Is Touring Its Simply-the-Best Stage Tribute Around Australia

    When the onstage ode's Australian-premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney wraps up, it's taking its show — 'Nutbush City Limits' included — on the road.

  • News

    A 'The Great Gatsby'-Inspired Cabaret and Pop-Up Club Is Taking Over Sydney Opera House This Summer

    Drink cocktails that nod to the 1920s while watching F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic text get the aerial, burlesque, dance and circus treatment.

  • News

    '& Juliet' Is Taking Its Olivier Award-Winning Shakespeare-Meets-Pop Spectacle to Sydney in 2024

    Blending the Bard's greatest tragedy with pop songs by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Robyn and more, this "what if?" take on 'Romeo and Juliet' is hitting the Harbour City.

  • News

    Start Chanting Three Times: The 'Beetlejuice' Musical Will Make Its Australian Premiere in 2025

    Eddie Perfect's song-filled take on Tim Burton's beloved film will enjoy its local debut at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.

  • News

    Mark Your Calendar: Smash-Hit Musical 'Chicago' Has Locked in the Dates for Its Big Australian Return

    The Broadway hit will unleash its razzle dazzle from November, with Zoë Ventoura as Velma Kelly and Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart.

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