Rain flooded the streets and I was late to wake up. It was 10 am. I had to be at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre by 11 to meet with Brisbane artist Alana Wilkie. Alana’s my ex and we split up earlier in the year when we were still living in the Gold Coast. Now that some time had past, and we both ended up in Brisbane, we thought we’d try for a friendship. In the months … [Read more...] about American Strut: Seduction with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Performing Arts
Beautiful The Carole King Musical – Review
It's hard to conceive the number of Billboard chart hits written by Carole King. And while some may scratch their head as to 'Carole who?', the tunes are certainly recognisable. Together with wordsmith (and future husband) Gerry Goffin, King is noted as one of the most influential songwriters of the second half of 20th century. While not strictly sticking to chronology, … [Read more...] about Beautiful The Carole King Musical – Review
Jasper Jones – Queensland Theatre
A re-staging of the Melbourne Theatre Company Production, Jasper Jones has arrived in Brisbane to entertain audiences until the 18th August 2018. Inspired by Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird and the cult coming-of-age film Stand By Me, Jasper Jones is at once shocking, confronting, joyous and bittersweet as it details the 1965 summer where bookish teen Charlie … [Read more...] about Jasper Jones – Queensland Theatre
4SEASONS : Expressions Dance Company & City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong)
4Seasons brings together some of the most talented dancers in the Asia Pacific Region. Comprising three dance works, the mood carries the audience from sombre beginnings to an energetic uplifting finish. The first work Summer shows the Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company’s physical control as they move in tandem slow motion, up, over and through each other. The … [Read more...] about 4SEASONS : Expressions Dance Company & City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong)
Briefs: Close Encounters – Melt 2018: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture
The Briefs boys are back from the future to once again blur the lines of masculinity and femininity with their latest show, Close Encounters. Bending expectations and the rules of common decency, the Brisbane troupe bring their all in an orgy of aerial performances, left-of-center comedy, razor-sharp social commentary, and stimulating burlesque (or boylesque, as is the … [Read more...] about Briefs: Close Encounters – Melt 2018: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture