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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. 

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Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie? Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The journey of a mother and daughter separated by the government’s removal policy is a heartbreaking tale of courage and…

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Queensland Theatre appoints local talent Daniel Evans as Artistic Director

Moving up from Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Evans hopes to lead the charge on Queensland's theatre ecology.

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5 things to do in Brisbane this weekend

Go round the twist, explore enchanted gardens, dance in the CBD and much more in Brisbane this weekend.

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Queensland Theatre launches 2025 season with AD’s role still vacant

A triumvirate of Associate Artistic Directors have programmed the company’s 2025 season, which includes two world premieres of very local…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

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Queensland Theatre axes entire run of hit Broadway play

The Australian premiere season of Selina Fillinger’s 'POTUS' has been cancelled outright, the day after its postponed opening night.

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Lee Lewis to step down as Queensland Theatre Artistic Director

Lewis is leaving the company later this month after four years at the creative helm.

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New initiative opens the door for indie theatre-makers

Queensland Theatre’s Door 3 program will hand over the keys to the Diane Cilento Studio to three successful applicants, be…

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Theatre review: Tiny Beautiful Things, Bille Brown Theatre

The best advice comes from an unlikely source in the stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s well-crafted book.

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