New ‘Die Hard’ parody show explodes onto Brisbane stages
Yippee Ki Yay, Brisbane! Grab your champagne, sharpen up your small talk and pack your explosives as you’ve been invited to the Nakatomi Plaza Christmas…
Author: Priya Shah
Nearing the end of a double degree in Communications (PR) and Arts (Writing and Drama), Priya is an active participant in, and promoter of, the Brisbane theatre scene. Be it as a performer, writer or audience member, she loves using the magic of the arts as a way to live the extraordinary.
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ // Savoyards Musical Theatre
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ was slick. ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a rarely performed gem of theatre and Savoyards have fashioned a practically perfect production. Described as…
‘American Idiot’ // Gold Coast Little Theatre
‘American Idiot’ was rocking. Green Day’s music is an iconic and rallying transportation to the early 2000s, and as there are no Green Day concerts…
‘Prima Facie’ // Queensland Theatre
‘Prima Facie’ was unmissable. It’s rare for an entire theatre to be on its feet within moments of a show ends. It’s even more impressive…
‘Anatomy of a Suicide’ // Metro Arts Theatre
‘Anatomy of a Suicide’ was moving. There was electric energy on opening night at the Brisbane premiere of ‘Anatomy of a Suicide’. Complete with speeches,…
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ // Spotlight Theatrical Company
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ was grooving. Gold Coast’s Spotlight Theatrical Company are making the ‘earth move under our feet’ with the joyous, heartbreaking and…
‘Cluedo! The New Suspects’ // Brisbane Immersive Ensemble
‘Cluedo! The New Suspects’ was enthralling. Was it Scarlett, in the library, with the lead pipe? Or perhaps Peacock, in the dining room, with the…
‘The Pirates of Penzance’ // Lynch & Paterson
‘The Pirates of Penzance’ was rollicking. Reviving their 2020 swashbuckling sensation, Lynch & Paterson have once again commandeered an astounding cast and crew to set…
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ // St Luke’s Theatre Society
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ was quaint. After COVID-19 prevented St Luke’s Theatre Society from performing for an entire year, the company has returned to…
‘John and Jen’ // Queen Jean Productions
‘John and Jen’ was heartfelt. Brand new theatre company Queen Jean Productions deserves a standing ovation for its debut show, ‘John and Jen’. This two-person…