Queensland Theatre launches big 2022 Season
“Life is better with theatre.” That’s how Queensland Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lee Lewis, began her launch of the 2022 Season. In the two years since…
Author: Oliver Hetherington-Page
With a love of Shakespeare, the Oscars, musical theatre and women, Oliver loves defying convention. As an autistic individual, he loves exploring representations in media (particularly autism representation). In fact, in 2021 he received Arts Queensland funding to present a cabaret about autism representation. Oliver holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama).
‘The Wedding Singer’ // David Venn Enterprises
‘The Wedding Singer’ was bedazzled. These days when most people think about Adam Sandler, they picture a washed-up actor starring in bad comedies that go…
‘A German Life’ // The Gordon Frost Organisation and QPAC
‘A German Life’ was wunderbar. From the very beginning, when 78-year-old Robyn Nevin shuffled onto the stage as the 102-year-old Brunhilde Pomsel, you knew you…
‘Triple X’ // Queensland Theatre
‘Triple X’ was explosive. After being delayed 12 months thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland Theatre’s latest is a work that needs to be seen…
How the pandemic affected the careers of emerging artists
It is safe to assume that 2020 hasn’t been anyone’s ideal year, particularly for those working in the arts sector. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic…
‘Yours Sincerely Banana Brains’ // NiKNaK Productions
‘Yours Sincerely Banana Brains’ was bananas. During trying times, artists often place their personal memories on stage, giving life to something that would otherwise only…
Lynch Paterson launch a ‘Season of Stories’
A main stage musical, a rock opera, an operetta, a concert, a South-East Queensland tour, a cabaret and a ballet – Lynch & Paterson’s 2021…
Lee Lewis to Direct ‘Mouthpiece’ for Queensland Theatre at The Playhouse
Since taking over the position of Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre, Lee Lewis has overseen David Williamson’s ‘Emerald City’, a preview of ‘Triple X’ and…
‘Red’ // Ad Astra
‘Red’ was colourful. Two artists talking about the relationship between art and commerce for 90 minutes might not sound like captivating theatre but when that…
‘One Bottle Later’ // The Good Room and Brisbane Festival
‘One Bottle Later’ was intoxicating. In the age of COVID, the way in which we connect has fundamentally changed. Before, we had coffee dates with…