‘The Penelopiad’ // Javeenbah Theatre
‘The Penelopiad’ was transformative. What possible relevance can the oldest extant work of western literature, Homer’s ‘Iliad’, and it’s sequel, ‘Odyssey’, have in 2019? Well,…
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‘X-Stacy’ // Moreton Bay Theatre Company
‘X-Stacy’ is sensational. Where do you find your ecstasy? That’s the central theme pinning together Queensland playwright Margery Forde’s seminal work, ‘X-Stacy’. A family’s world-shattering…
‘Legally Blonde’ // Roma Performing Arts
‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ was fulfilling. In 2019, Roma Performing Arts (RPA) are celebrating over 50 years of entertainment in regional Queensland. As part of…
‘A Murder is Announced’ // Act 1 Theatre
‘A Murder is Announced’ was charming. A night spent unravelling a classic Agatha Christie murder mystery is a night well spent. The iconic Miss Marple…
‘Jasper Jones’ // Moreton Bay Theatre Company
‘Jasper Jones’ was challenging. Moreton Bay Theatre Company is a newcomer to the Brisbane theatre scene, however, they have jumped feet first into the deep…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ // Phoenix Ensemble
‘Beauty and the Beast’ was wholesome. Phoenix Ensemble has successfully welcomed guests near and far to experience an enchanting performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’.…
‘Done to Death’ // Sunnybank Theatre Group
‘Done to Death’ was eccentric. Friendships were forged, martinis drunk and murders committed at Sunnybank Theatre Company’s latest comedic mystery, ‘Done to Death’. Audiences were…
‘Victor/Victoria’ // Beenleigh Theatre Group
‘Victor/Victoria’ was pertinent. If you haven’t seen the 1982 film ‘Victor/Victoria’ starring Julie Andrews, it is a safe bet that you’ve not seen the stage…
‘One Day of the Year’ // Mates Theatre Genesis
‘One Day of the Year’ was contentious. As you walk into the small, warm community hall in Birkdale you are greeted by the faint hum…
‘Ladies in Black’ // Ipswich Musical Theatre Company
‘Ladies in Black’ was bonza. For their first production of 2019, the Ipswich Musical Theatre Company (IMTC) presented a vivid picture of typical 1950s Australiana.…