Is now over for 2025! Read the Reviews and News
Review: Painting Melody
Reviewer: Patricia Higgins In the same manner that a viewer is asked to interpret a creative work, Mira Chorik invites the audience into her exhibition...
Review: Identity
Review and photography by Georgia Haupt Identity by D.I.V.E Theatre Collective exemplifies the transformative power of Anywhere Festival, pulling audiences from the traditional theatre settings...
Review: Confessions of a Funeral Singer
Review and photographs by Georgia Haupt Confessions of a Funeral Singer delivers an unexpectedly heartwarming exploration of life's most profound moments. Performers Leah and Narelle,...
Review: Too Twisted
Catherine Lawrence congratulates the students, teachers, and families on an impressive demonstration of the skills of talented That’s Dance and Acrobatics’ performers. For more about...
Review: Murder At The Bowlo
If you get the opportunity to catch the final two Improv Queensland shows in the 2025 Anywhere Festival I strongly recommend getting a group together...
Review: Jaws For Kids!
Jaws: For Kids! is highly recommended as a really entertaining show for adults and kids. You will come away with a raft of ‘fun facts’(ting)...
Review: The Amazing Bubble Show
Magic Glen’s Amazing Bubble Show is a kid-friendly 45-minute event that is exactly what you'd expect from the title... and a little bit more. By...
Review: Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar
Catherine Lawrence is very impressed at the professionalism and meticulousness of the creatives and performers of this ‘art experience’ show, concluding expect excellent musical skills...
Review: Bawdy Tales & Critical Fails
Review & Images by Georgia Haupt Percy Jackson meets Harry Potter meets Wrestlemania meets The Princess Bride meets four pilgrims in a pub who eventually...
Shows and Events that were part of the 2025 festival
Couples Therapy
Think your marriage is dull? Then you need Couples Therapy! This side-splitting double bill dives deep into the agony and absurdity of long-term relationships. Featuring...
U + ME = SHOWTIME – CANCELLED
PLEASE NOTE: U+ME=SHOWTIME HAS BEEN CANCELLED Have you always wanted to make your own show? Well now is the chance! We are letting our audiences...
The Garage Band
Somewhere in the multiverse, a band called The Beatles are still rehearsing every weekend in John’s garage. Will they ever hit the big time? Or...
Identity
Are you ready to step into a world where identity is questioned, redefined, and laid bare? Identity is a bold, immersive performance where four strangers...
Confessions of a Funeral Singer
From the soulful and sublime, to the surprising and silly, “Confessions of a Funeral Singer” is a warm-hearted celebration of the whole glorious hodgepodge of...
The Mask Family: free workshops
Are you interested in trying something new? Sign up to free mask workshops in the lead up to roving performances at the Anywhere Festival. You...
Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar
Meet the vaudevillian varlets of Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar – Edward E. Vile, Mistress Maggot, Squamous Criddle, Scabby Andy and the enigmatic Mr Bilious. Recently exhumed...
Crossroads: my stories of Balibo
'Crossroads’ marks 50 years since the murder of Anne E Stewart’s brother, journalist Tony, in Balibo, East Timor, on 16 October 1975. To honour him,...
Jaws: For Kids!
It's summer on Amity Island, but oh no! The tourist season is at risk from a big shark watching the beaches from the shallows. But...
This Is Your Trial
Ever wanted to put your friends and family on trial? Now you can! 'This Is Your Trial' is an improvised comedy courtroom in which audience...
Limelight
Limelight, presented by Introspect Theatre Company Inc., is a vibrant community arts event celebrating incredible talent in singing, dancing, acting, and visual art. This exciting...
Bawdy Tales & Critical Fails: A Role Play Adventure
Roll the dice and brace for chaos! Bawdy Tales and Critical Fails is a fast-paced, interactive theatre experience where six dynamic actors bring a cast...
The Amazing Bubble Show
Magic Glen’s Bubble Show is a mesmerising experience that captivates audiences of all ages! Combining dazzling bubble artistry with humour, audience participation, and a touch...
Painting Melody
A love song to visual art and the creative act! Through music that tumbles imagery into mind and heart, and intimate, hand-drawn stories, Painting...
Free Festival Activations
Jam-packed FREE family-friendly shows every Saturday during the festival. Scheduled for daytime enjoyment at three locations, these free events feature high-quality performances and creative experiences to inspire all ages.
Gather your friends and family and book your spot to one or more shows for a day of free fun.
Locations that were in the 2025 festival
Major Partners
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.