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New festival brings the beauty of bel canto to Brisbane

Opera Queensland’s Brisbane Bel Canto celebrates the quintessential operatic form with a series of exacting and beautiful works that showcase…

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Music review: Umberto’s Mahler, QPAC

A triumphant Mahler 7 opened the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 Maestro Series.

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Theatre review: Gaslight, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

A revitalised production of Patrick Hamilton's play blends contemporary norms alongside classic thriller tropes with mixed results.    

A man playing the piano is on the right hand side, in the background surrounding him are violinists, standing upright. Camerata, Alex Raineri.
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Music review: Camerata and Alex Raineri: Beethoven, QPAC

A classic German program opened Camerata’s powerful 2024 season. 

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Performance review: Jersey Boys, QPAC

Prospero Arts delivers a finely crafted and well-sung, semi-staged version of ‘Jersey Boys’ in Brisbane.

RENT: The Musical. Image is a diagonal shot of a line-up on stage of young men and women looking off to the left and singing.
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Musical review: RENT: The Musical, QPAC

This latest iteration of Jonathan Larson's hit show will captivate a new generation of music theatre lovers.

Dangerous Goods. Three black clad performers wear T shirts that say 'show up' and sing into microphones while spotlights shine down on them.
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Performance review: Dangerous Goods, QPAC

A high-octane cabaret that includes circus, aerials, drag and burlesque.

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How Bluey made the move from animation to stage

ArtsHub speaks with 'Bluey's Big Play' puppetry director Jacob Williams and performer Jess Golle on translating from screen to stage…

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Concert review: Spirit of Christmas, QPAC

The Christmas spirit was well and truly alive at QPAC.

Siegfried. Lone man with sword on a red stage in front of huge image of glaring eyes.
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Opera review: Siegfried (The Ring Cycle), QPAC

'Siegfried' offers some of Wagner’s finest singing in an opera that has its flaws alongside its emotional highs.     

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