Round the Twist the Musical | Queensland Theatre & QPAC
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Round the Twist the Musical | Queensland Theatre & QPAC

If you are not at all familiar with Round the Twist, just go along for the magical ride--particularly if you are looking for a pantomime alternative. Round the Twist The Musical will entertain your age 7-11 grandkids with plenty of fart and smelly feet jokes…and you can all delight in the guy getting his girl, and cheer when the bullies/baddies are defeated. 

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Scenes from a Yellow Peril : A hard-hitting minefield of contemporary identity politics through an Asian lens
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Scenes from a Yellow Peril : A hard-hitting minefield of contemporary identity politics through an Asian lens

“Theatre can only survive if we provide opportunities for the marginalised to be seen and heard. It's essential to develop platforms where artists can push boundaries and build careers, and cater to audiences who normally don’t get to see themselves represented and feel included … If we continue to invest in these spaces of access and inclusion, we will cultivate more artists and develop broader audiences, proving that theatre is for all. “ Co-Director and Producer, Egan Sun-Bin.

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Cost of Living | Queensland Theatre
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Cost of Living | Queensland Theatre

Co-Director Priscilla Jackman has been relentless in pursuing the idea of staging Cost of Living in Australia for the first time when she first stumbled on the script in 2019! Working with Co-Director and star Dan Daw, the two powerhouses of the theatre world have crafted a production that goes beyond how a disability is perceived, putting the focus front and centre on the interdependence of individuals, both disabled and able bodied.

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37: The play that exposes the dark underbelly of Footy
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37: The play that exposes the dark underbelly of Footy

This is an excellent show par none that can be enjoyed by both arts and footy lovers. By including the vessels of sportsmanship, authenticity, integrity and an outstanding dialogue, this quality production aptly conveys the community spirit, thrilling energy and intense physicality of this much loved and popular sport. The talented ensemble tackles the deep themes that writer Nathan Maynard covers in this play with humour, energy and a whole lot of heart particularly when the top dogs are pitted against the underdogs. 

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Shakespeare's Othello | Queensland Theatre
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Shakespeare's Othello | Queensland Theatre

On the night of my attendance, it was interesting to note the array of ages in the audience, many of whom could have been in my very own children's age category. Methinks a testament to the enduring nature of Shakespeare’s works? Impressive to note was the resounding applause, standing ovation and numerous curtain calls. Again methinks a testament to the enduring nature of Shakespeare’s works!

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Boy Swallows Universe | Trent Dalton
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Boy Swallows Universe | Trent Dalton

Watching Boy Swallows Universe, I felt connected to my city and curious about Brisbane’s thick history of corruption and crime. The show was quintessentially Australian and seems fit to become a staple in high school drama curriculums. I was astonished by Queensland Theatre’s ability to bring Dalton’s world to life.

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