‘Leave to Enter’ was self-deprecating.
Billed as the 2017 story of how “the most Scottish-looking person, with the most Scottish last name, was denied leave to enter in Scotland” when they were just 22 years old, the set briefly touched on themes of displacement, anxiety, and gender identity.
‘Cirque Bon Bon’ was mesmerising.
While the Piazza is packed for the rest of the ‘Cirque Bon Bon’ BrisFest run, you can catch Jacs Entertainment’s next enthralling circus show at Brisbane Powerhouse this December, with their upcoming production, ‘Jingle’.
‘On Heat’ was furious.
Not for the faint of heart, ‘On Heat’ earned a standing ovation on opening night, and was a truly original, full-body display of the experience of being a woman in modern times.
Coming in hot at Brisbane Festival this year is ‘On Heat’ by Leah Shelton. Described as “a pop-fuelled critique of sexual politics in the age of cynicism”. Theatre Haus asked Shelton for the details ahead of the 2023 Metro Arts debut, running Wednesday 30 August to Saturday 2 September.
‘Item’ was intricate.
Despite the problems explored in Bollywood film messaging, ‘Item’ ended on a note of adoration for the genre: a flurry of one-word letters thrown onto the stage, with the spotlight landing on “Love”.
‘Beginning’ was awkward-licious.
David Eldrige’s ‘Beginning’ delighted PIP Theatre’s audience with its story of Laura and Danny, awkwardly navigating their expectations and desires in the after-party early morning hours.
‘Grand Horizons’ was succulent.
The abrupt decision to end a 50-year marriage and the resulting emotional turmoil experienced by Bill and Nancy’s adult sons doesn’t sound like a funny premise for a play, but ‘Grand Horizons’ had the audience laughing from the opening line to the final bows.
‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ was grandiose.
If you want to be transported into the glitziest, most outrageous nightclub in Brisbane so you can sing along to the catchiest songs of the last 50 years, buy your tickets to ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ – if you still “CAN CAN CAN…”
‘Lysistrata’ was raucous.
“Silly, hot pink and glittery” is how ‘Lysistrata’ playwright and producer El Waddingham says feminist political theatre can be. See what this epic production achieved in our latest review. Read more on our website!
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‘Islander: A New Musical’ was Fisherfolk-tastic. Audiences will be enchanted by the modern Scottish folktale that is ‘Islander: A New Musical’, a story impressively told through the voices of actors who record and mix their songs using looping technology – live on stage.