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Ólafur Arnalds to Bring FALLING APART TOGETHER to QPAC
Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds will perform his immersive concert experience FALLING APART TOGETHER at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Concert Hall as part of an Australian national tour.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Open in Adelaide
The Broadway musical about Neil Diamond's life and career will open at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, following seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
AS YOU LIKE IT Will Return for Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble's 25th Anniversary
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble will present AS YOU LIKE IT at The Avalon Theatre in Brisbane, marking 25 years since the company first performed the play.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Cinema Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will come to cinemas internationally including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Canada.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 15 answers across a 17x17 grid drawn from the week's theatre news.
Interview: 'I'm Obsessed With Eva Noblezada': Creator Anaïs Mitchell On HADESTOWN THE MUSICAL In Cinemas
Recently, we had the chance to chat with the creator of Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell.
COUNTING AND CRACKING to Make Queensland Debut at Brisbane Powerhouse
The 14-time award-winning production will premiere in Queensland, featuring 16 performers across five languages and more than 50 characters spanning four generations of a Sri Lankan-Australian family.
Interview: Troy Sussman On Playing Tevye in Australia's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Troy Sussman discusses playing Tevye in Jordan Fein's Olivier Award-winning FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, playing Brisbane's QPAC from 9 October before touring to Melbourne and Perth.
BLUEY'S BIG PLAY to Open at QPAC Brisbane
The stage adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning series will bring the Heeler family to Brisbane for a 45-minute theatrical performance featuring puppets, music, and live action.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
AVENUE Q Will Return to Australia in May 2027
The Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will tour Australia starting in Brisbane on 26 May, with subsequent stops in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle, and Perth through October 2027.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Tour Australia Spring and Summer 2027
After premiering in Brisbane, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is finally on the move, set to play strictly limited seasons in Hobart, Melbourne and Wollongong, with additional cities rumoured for 2027.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 4, 2026
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FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Will Mark 30 Years With Australian Tour
The immersive production based on the BBC series will return to Australia for a special tour of major cities, celebrating three decades as one of the world's longest-running theatrical experiences.
Denise Scott to Take TICKETY BOO on National Tour in 2027
Australian comedian Denise Scott will tour her solo show TICKETY BOO to nine cities in 2027, including Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Sydney, Geelong, Wyong, Caloundra, Warragul, and Bendigo.
BroadwayWorld Launches Weekly Broadway Crossword
BroadwayWorld's new weekly crossword is built from the week's Broadway news: the stars, shows, openings and closings.
Eric Idle to Tour Australia and New Zealand with Live Conversation
The MONTY PYTHON legend will present An Evening of Idle Conversation, a live tour featuring stories from his career and his new memoir, IDLE IN PROVENCE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THYME.
Brisbane Powerhouse Reveals October Programming
Brisbane Powerhouse released its October schedule featuring theatre, music, and performance programming at the New Farm venue.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET to Return to Australia
Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film adaptation will be presented as a cinematic live-to-film event, with a hybrid ensemble performing the score live in sync with the movie as part of a global tour.
A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS to Return to Brisbane Stage for Tenth Anniversary
A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS will return to The Twelfth Night Theatre in Brisbane for its tenth anniversary season, featuring live music, sketches, burlesque and comedy performances.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Reveals Full Cast for Australian Tour
Additional cast members join David Berry, Bert LaBontè and Rodger Corser in the stage adaptation of Stephen King's novella for performances in Sydney, Melbourne and other Australian cities.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, THE CHOIR OF MAN & More Launch Brisbane Festival 2026
Brisbane Festival 2026 has officially begun, with Strong is the New Pretty, The Choir of Man, Fijian Flying Circus, Riverfire and more among the highlights of the 23-day program.
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As You Like It Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble (11/13-11/28) |
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QSE Auditions 2027 Avalon Theatre (12/05-12/06) |
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The Shawshank Redemption Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC (4/28-5/09) VIDEOS |
