Please note that some show details have changed since the program went to print.
And here's a selection of pieces below to get you started.
Review by Theatre Haus of Parasocial Parallex, presented by Andrew Gillanders
‘Parasocial Parallax’ was addictive. Andrew Gillanders and the creative team behind ‘Parasocial Parallax’ have driven headfirst into a new age of theatre. ‘Immersive theatre’ is taking Australia by storm whereby…
Read MoreReview by Elise Lawrence of The Crash presented by Dugald Lowis
A poignant one act play by Dugald Lowis, following one family in the aftermath of a tragic car accident. Two teenage boys have been killed in a horrific car crash.…
Read MoreReview by Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane of ASK, presented by Tristan Niemi
Highly provocative and original, this show is a wild ride, so if you get to see it, I suggest you strap on your seatbelt. On arrival at the door of…
Read MoreReview by Theatre Haus of The Virtuous Burglar, presented by Xth Act
‘The Virtuous Burglar’ was madness. Dario Fo’s absurd comedy ‘The Virtuous Burglar’ at Anywhere Festival Brisbane was not what I was expecting. What a delight and a surprise! Tucked away…
Read MoreReview by Theatre Haus of Throne, presented by Virgo Nash
‘Throne’ was mutinous. Stepping down the rabbit hole of the heritage-listed Spring Hill reservoir is like entering Alice’s Wonderland, and the last thing you’d expect to be sitting in the…
Read MoreReview by Chris G. of Parasocial Parallax
Henry Jenkins would love Parasocial Parallax. For those of you unfamiliar with his work, Jenkins, a professor of media studies at the University of California, developed a theory of convergence…
Read MoreReview by Rebecca Lynne of The Crash presented by Dugald Lowis
Presented as a collection of reflective monologues that blend into short interactions, this heartbreaking tale explores the complexities of love, life, and loss. Staged as a verbatim piece, the story…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of The Last Laugh, presented by Fini
Last Laugh is a thought-provoking work of contrasts and questions
Read MoreArgonautika Review by Kathryn Barnes
Argonautika is an adaptation by Mary Zimmerman of the Greek classic Jason and the Argonauts, where Jason, the mythological hero sets sail on his ship Argo with his crew in…
Read MoreReview by Manna Marvel – Argonautika presented by BYTES
It may just be that BYTES harnessed the ability to perform, as well as an epic theatrical event, the power of *meteorokinesis this evening. Perhaps it was an invocation of…
Read MoreReview by Fiona Davy of In Melodiam
Hidden away in the basement of a West End café (Cinnamon and Co.) you will meet Edith (Claire Alcock), if you can see her – she is a ghost. On…
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... and get yourself a brand new selection of performance across Anywhere Festival.
The Politics of Vodka Lime Soda (NEW SHOW ADDED)
OBERON 11
ABBA k-roke
In Melodiam
In Melodiam
Moreton Baybz hosted by Lulu Divine
Of the age: A Rock Act for Kids…..but not exclusively
In Melodiam
A Matter of Material
BRISBANE
EC Venue | University of Queensland | Fish Lane
Allison Engine Testing Stands | Anywhere Festival Hub at Old Jo Jo's Restaurant | Australian Modern | Blute's Bar | Brisbane Tool Library | By the Brisbane River at the Queensland Maritime Museum | Cinnamon & Co | Empire Revival | Global Change Institute | The Great Court | Holy Trinity Church Hall | House Conspiracy | Loft West End | Mappin's Nursery and Aquarium | Mr Badgers | Next Level Studios | Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre | Old Ambulance Station | Plant Empire | Residential Homes | Salisbury Community Sports Club | Scarborough Beach Park | Senate Room | Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | St Andrews Uniting Church | The Cave Inn | The Junk Bar | The Paint Factory | The Wawahine Lounge | Vulture Street Espresso | West End Yoga | Yoga In Daily Life |
MORETON BAY
Albany Creek Library | Apex Park | Arana Hills Library | Narellan Park| Bongaree Jetty | Bray Hall | Bribie Island Seaside Museum | Bribie Island Recreational Hall | Burpengary Community Hall | Caboolture Hub | Caboolture Library | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery | Caboolture Town Square | Hub undercroft Carpark | The Vault | CREEC Burpengary | Dayboro Community Hall |Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre | John Scott Park | Kruger Hall | Kumbartcho Sanctuary | Mermaids by the Bay | Method Art Collective | Morayfield Community Hall | Narangba Community Hall | North Lakes | North Lakes Community Centre | North Lakes Library (The Deck) | North Lakes Town Park | Ocean View Estates | Pause Restaurant | Petrie School of Arts | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum | Redcliffe | Bee Gees Way | Charlish Park | Redcliffe Art Gallery | Redcliffe Jetty | Redcliffe Library and Carpark | Redcliffe Museum | Scarborough Beach Park | Strathpine | Pine Rivers Art Gallery | Pine Rivers Park | Strathpine Community Centre | Strathpine Library | The Hideout Coffee House | The Hills District Community Centre | The Red Lounge | The Space | Woodford Library | Woody Point | Woody Point Memorial Hall | Woody Point Park South | Crockatt Park | Zesty Lemon Cafe
SUNSHINE COAST & NOOSA
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink | ALBA by Kurivita | Montessori International College | Nambour Aquatic Centre |Noosa Botanical Gardens | Secret Location in Noosa | The Butiner Studio | The Met
CABARET | CIRCUS | COMEDY | DANCE | IMMERSIVE
MAGIC | MUSIC | MUSICAL THEATRE | PARTICIPATORY | PERFORMANCE ART | THEATRE | WORKSHOPS
OUR PARTNERS
Thank you to our many supportive sponsors. Your generosity and support makes it possible for us to provide support to local performance makers to take creative risks without the financial risks.
All 2022 partners to be revealed as we launch the festivals across each region from 10 - 24 March 2022
"This is hands-down our actual fave performing arts festival of the year."
Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane.com
"I discovered local nooks and crannies that not even the locals knew existed!"
Dave H. (Audience member)
"Anywhere Festival is THE place to discover local performances before they become big and see in weird locations once they are ;-)"
Vanessa J (Audience member)
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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.