Brisbane

Review by Rebecca Lynne of Bad Love, Presented by H.E.L.L.A Productions

By Rebecca Lynne | 16/05/2022 |

Emm Watkins’ tragically beautiful cabaret tells the story of how she fell in love with and eventually left an abusive partner, told with the deeply stirring music she created while…

Review by Catherine Lawrence of The Rise of Suzi Quatro, presented by Georgie Neilsen

By Catherine | 15/05/2022 |

Four female band members, recreating a 1970s record cover.

Four great musicians, celebrating the trail-blazing impact of Suzi Quatro. The 14 May world premiere of Georgie Neilsen’s showcase of Suzi Quatro’s 1970s hits was a memorable addition to the special list of Australian Modern events. It was also a house first—what Chris Osborne described as ‘Australian Modern’s first full-on rock-n-roll gig.’

Review by Catherine Lawrence of Hello Stranger, presented by The Drawer Productions

By Catherine | 14/05/2022 |

Hello Stranger is a thought-provoking show about memory, loss, and love; a funny, sad, educational, clever, and thought-provoking work of immersive theatre.

Review by Catherine Lawrence of Speakeasy, presented by Candy Shop Show Australia

By Catherine | 14/05/2022 |

The Candy Shop Show Australia has a winning formula: ‘dancing girls’ who can sing, tap, high-kick and Charleston through a variety of numbers and fast facts.

Review by Rebecca Lynne of The Crash presented by Dugald Lowis

By Rebecca Lynne | 09/05/2022 |

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…

Review by Catherine Lawrence of The Last Laugh, presented by Fini

By Catherine | 09/05/2022 |

Last Laugh is a thought-provoking work of contrasts and questions

Review by Catherine Lawrence of ‘Girl on the Moon’, presented by Aoife Kissane and Matias Nuñez

By Catherine | 07/05/2022 |

It’s great to see new drama on stage—particularly when the ‘stage’ is one of the expansive nooks and crannies of the Yeronga Paint Factory (a former factory for the manufacture…

A toe-tappin’ and feather-flappin’ extravaganza!

By Zed | 29/04/2022 |

Candy Shop Show Australia are now in their eleventh year of operation and are thrilled to once again bepresenting at Anywhere Festival Brisbane and Noosa. SPEAKEASY is their fourth full-length…