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BLUEY'S WORLD Season Extended In Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
In response to overwhelming demand, the Bluey's World season has been officially extended through to February 2026. Learn more about the event and how to attend here!
Final Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
Due to demand, extra performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
Louise Bezzina Appointed CEO/Artistic Director Of Brisbane Powerhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
Louise has been at the forefront of cultural innovation, delivering world-class events and experiences for Queensland audiences and making a significant impact on the industry. L
ILLUME Will Light Up QPAC's Playhouse This August
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2025
Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the Queensland premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume.
SCENES FROM A YELLOW PERIL Will Make National Mainstage Debut at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
Queensland Performing Arts Centre will present the Australian mainstage debut of the multi-award-winning play Scenes From a Yellow Peril in QPAC's Cremorne Theatre.
Jeff Green Comes to Brisbane Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
Multi award-winning UK comedy great, best-selling author and in-demand festival favourite Jeff Green returns to Brisbane Comedy Festival! Performances will take place in May.
QPAC Will Host Free Community Event To Kick-off Celebration Of 40 Years
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Joy, inclusion, gathering and stories will be the hero themes for 2025 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE Returns to Australia in 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
The world's most successful dance show, Lord of the Dance, is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2015, exploding onto stages across the country in August and September 2025.
Jonathan Van Ness Will Embark On Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Fresh off three successful worldwide comedy tours, Road to Beijing; Imaginary Living Room Olympian and Fun & Slutty – Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand new show Hot & Healed to Australia and New Zealand.
David Gray Adds Third and Final Brisbane Show to Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
With two Brisbane shows already sold out and demand still high, a third and final Brisbane show has been added for singer-songwriter David Gray. He will be bringing his Past & Present Tour to Australia this November. 
The Hives Set First Australian Live Shows Since 2015
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Hives will kick off their upcoming world tour in Australia this July. They will be making the following state visits: four headline shows in Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane – their first live dates down under since 2015. 
Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre
by Emmy Rice - March 30, 2025
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.
The Tallis Scholars Will Perform CHANT at QPAC in October
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Queensland Performing Arts Centre announced the return of The Tallis Scholars performing Chant, a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant, in the Concert Hall on 10 October 2025.
Open Season at QPAC Continues in Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Brisbane's live music scene will heat up this winter as the Queensland Performing Arts Centre will present two nights of  international music as part of Brisbane's Open Season.
David Gray Adds New Australian Dates to 'Past & Present Tour'
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Additional shows have been added in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for David Gray’s Past & Present Tour of Australia this November. Tickets to the original dates and new shows are on sale Thursday 20 March (2pm local time). 
Australasian Dance Collective's BLUE Celebrates 40 Years
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Queensland's own Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) will mark its 40th anniversary with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present and looks boldly to the future.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Opens This May at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
A laugh out loud all-new Australian production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) will premiere at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC).
Disney On Ice's FIND YOUR HERO Comes to Australia
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as they join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom on a journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into six cities.
Extra Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2025
Due to demand, new performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
World Science Festival Brisbane Adds NASA Astronaut Christina Koch
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2025
World Science Festival Brisbane has announced that NASA astronaut Christina Koch will be attending the 2025 festival. Learn more about Koch and her appearances here!
OUT OF THE BOX Festival Returns to QPAC in June
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Out of the Box festival will return to take over the entire venue in June. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Shake & Stir Theatre Co's FRANKENSTEIN Returns To Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Following acclaimed seasons in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing its electrifying stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein back to the Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Frankenstein will play for a strictly limited season from 24 May to 8 June, 2025.
Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN Comes to QPAC in May
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Following seasons in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing its stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein back to the Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
IS THAT YOU, RUTHIE? Comes to QPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Queensland Performing Arts Centre in association with Oombarra Productions will present the return season of the play Is That You, Ruthie?, adapted for the stage by Leah Purcell, in the Cremorne Theatre.
Brisbane Theatre Producer Timothy O’Connor Accused in Sexual Offences Case
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2025
Timothy O’Connor, ex-CEO of Harvest Rain Theatre Company, has been confirmed as the accused in a case involving 48 charges of sexual offences against boys and men.

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