Performing Arts
Opportunities and awards
New commission opportunity for Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, plus winners of Queensland Music Awards, children’s book finalists, and more!
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Comedy review: Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers, Speakeasy Theatre, MICF 2025
One man and his instrument playing a range of popular tunes.
Comedy reviews: Lil Wenker: Bangtail and Steve Porters, How To Flirt: The TED XXX Talk, MICF 2025
Two drag king shows that reflect the true absurdity of the world right now.
Comedy review: Jokes About the Time I Went To Prison, Toff in the Town, MICF 2025
'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' meets 'Shawshank Redemption?'
Comedy review: Gillian Cosgriff, Fresh New Worries, The Show Room, MICF 2025
A lesson in finely crafted comedy, Cosgriff's latest show is simply superb.
Comedy review: Mad C*nts, Meyers Lane, MICF 2025
Satirising the frenetic nature of young, intense 'bestie' friendships, seen through the windows of communication devices.Â
Comedy review: Chris Nguyen: It’s Pronounced Nguyen, Theory Bar, MICF 2025
Please note: Nguyen's comedy debut is not another take on migrant trauma.
Comedy reviews: Rhys Mathewson: Time Trial and Science Friction: Fandom Wars, MICF 2025
A bearded New Zealander romping across different topics and geeks battling it out.
Musical review: Calamity Jane, Bille Brown Theatre QPAC
Celebrating the wildest woman of the west, this heart-warming, hilarious musical ticks every box for a fabulous night out.Â