Brisbane Powerhouse 2017 Feb–Apr Guide by Brisbane Powerhouse

Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;April 2017 Program Guide

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Brisbane Powerhouse Feb–Apr 2017 Program Guide Contents

COVER: LANDSCAPE WITH MONSTERS BY CIRCA, P 12 IMAGE: LISA TOMASETTI

04 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

WRITERS + IDEAS

05 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

31 PECHAKUCHA NIGHT BRISBANE

DANCE

31 POLITICS IN THE PUB

06 BESPOKE

32 MELT TALKS: GEORGIE STONE

THEATRE

32 THE STORY OF BRISBANE

08 TRAINSPOTTING

33 FESTIVAL OF TIBET

10 I AM MY OWN WIFE

AWARDS

CIRCUS

34 MATILDA AWARDS

11 QUIVER

35 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS

12 LANDSCAPE WITH MONSTERS

EXPERIENCE

COMEDY

36 KNOCKOFF

14 PANTI: HIGH HEELS IN LOW PLACES

37 LIVESPARK + MIXTAPE

15 DAVE EASTGATE

38 POWERKIDS: LITTLE ARTISTS AT PLAY

16 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

39 JAN POWERS FARMERS MARKETS

19 DAVE O’DOHERTY

40 EVENTS

MUSIC

42 WATT + BAR ALTO

20 RENT

SUPPORT

21 BOYS OF SONDHEIM

43 CONTRIBUTE

22 AN EVENING WITH AMANDA PALMER

44 PARTNERS + SUPPORTERS

24 OMAR SOSA QUARTETO AFROCUBANO

VISIT

25 JACK CARTY

46 BOOKINGS + LOCATION

26 JAKE SHIMABUKURO

48 COMING SOON

27 GAWURRA

50 SCHEDULE

FILM 28 A PLASTIC OCEAN 29 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 30 OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL

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04 WELCOME

Lord Mayor’s Message With weather as perfect as this, it’s no wonder Brisbane is bursting with an array of arts and culture across the city. Brisbane Powerhouse has covered all genres this season, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the best that Brisbane has to offer. If you’re after a chuckle, head to Brisbane Comedy Festival where you’ll see a variety of comedic talent including household names Wil Anderson, Matt Okine, Cal Wilson, Mel Buttle and more. Now with a second hub at Brisbane City Hall, you’ll be laughing even louder with more comedians across various stages, including a series of free debates in King George Square.

In February, join Brisbane’s LGBTI+ communities with MELT: A Celebration of Queer Arts and Culture. Featuring acclaimed national and international artists, singers, dancers, speakers and comedians, this Festival will leave you truly inspired. If music is your passion, don’t miss the return of legendary Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa with his Quarteto AfroCubano.

With many more theatre, film, music, exhibitions and ideas events featured, there is something for everyone to look forward to during this wonderful season at Brisbane Powerhouse.

Graham Quirk Lord Mayor

From March, you’ll be able to walk around Brisbane Powerhouse with award-winning actors Therese Collie and Tim Mullooly in The Story of Brisbane. This weekly, fascinating story celebrates the many wondrous ways writers have seen our city.

Brisbane Powerhouse is a not-for-profit organisation, owned and supported by Brisbane City Council.

WELCOME 05

Artistic Director’s Message “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” EDGAR DEGAS

This season, we’ll be challenging your perceptions, pushing the boundaries and breaking all the rules. With 100+ events set to take over Brisbane Powerhouse, we welcome a wide variety of new work our venue, from Queensland Ballet’s contemporary season Bespoke to Circa’s breathtakingly new creation, Landscape with Monsters. As well as premiering new work, we also bring you acclaimed interstate and international productions, including the immersive adaptation of Trainspotting—a must-see for avid fans.

MELT: A Celebration of Queer Arts and Culture takes the stage for it’s third year, honouring our inspiringly queer communities, with an extraordinary program of music, comedy, visual art, musical theatre and more. And if that wasn’t enough, Brisbane Comedy Festival will have you in fits of laugher as we present the biggest festival yet. With over 65 comedians this year, we’re thrilled to be spreading our laughs across the city with a second hub at Brisbane City Hall. With a myriad of events to choose from, we hope you find something that will entertain, challenge and inspire you.

Kris Stewart

PICTURED: KRIS STEWART, AGED 14

06 DANCE

DANCE 07

Bespoke QUEENSLAND BALLET

Bespoke is about the future. Bespoke is movement that challenges tradition, brings collaborations between art forms and new ideas. This inspiring season of contemporary dance will see our dancers team up with artists from diverse backgrounds, including ARIA Award winning songstress Katie Noonan and electronic-beats project cln. Choreographers include acclaimed Amy Hollingsworth, award-winning Stephanie Lake and Queensland Ballet Company Artist Jack Lister. These three creatives will all present brand new contemporary dance works for the season. High-tech lighting design, cutting edge fashion, intense sound and dynamic movement come together for a multi-sensory experience. Pictured: Vanessa Morelli, Joel Woellner, Vito Bernasconi and Sophie Zoricic in Queensland Ballet’s Bespoke, creative direction by Designfront, photography by Harold David.

PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND BALLET DATE

Fri 10–Sun 12 Feb

TIME

Fri 1.30pm (preview) + 7.30pm,

Sat 1.30pm + 7.30pm, Sun 1.30pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

2 hrs, incl interval

$45–$60 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) BESPOKE IS SUPPORTED BY THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS QUEENSLAND

08 THEATRE

Trainspotting BASED ON THE NOVEL BY IRVINE WELSH ADAPTED BY HARRY GIBSON

A pumping rave. A no-holdsbarred, action-driven story of Mark Renton and his friends, living through the Edinburgh heroin scene of the ‘80s. Recapture the passion and the controversy of Irvine Welsh’s famous novel and then globally successful film in this all-new immersive production where the audience are literally part of the show, including the notorious “Worst Toilet in Scotland” scene. This award-winning 21st anniversary production performed by In Your Face Theatre’s Scottish cast affirms the power and humour of this piece which left Welsh himself “blown away”. For avid fans this is a must-see, and for Trainspotting virgins this is one you won’t forget!

“Seventy-five of the most intense, funny, and moving minutes of theatre I have ever experienced.” êêêêê BOX DUST

“Horrific, disgusting, highly visceral and probably downright offensive show—but that’s what makes it so damn good…” êêêêê VIEWS FROM THE GODS

PRESENTED BY ANDREW KAY AND ASSOCIATES DATE

Wed 19–Sat 22 Apr

TIME

Wed 6.30pm, Thu 8.30pm, Fri 8.30pm,

Sat 7.30pm + 9.30pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre 75 mins

This production contains nudity, coarse

DURATION

language, violence, sexual themes and

TICKETS $59 (preview), $69 (f), $55 (c)

imagery, heavy drug/needle use, haze effects,

+ transaction fee

strobe lighting and simulated smoking.

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) SUITABLE FOR AGES 16+

TRAINSPOTTING IS A KINGS HEAD AND IN YOUR FACE THEATRE PRODUCTION

9 THEATRE 09

10 THEATRE

I Am My Own Wife I Am My Own Wife is an engrossing, touching and thought-provoking piece of theatre that deals with queer history and celebrates queer spirit in incredible times of repression. Not long after the fall of the Berlin Wall, playwright Doug Wright (Quills, Grey Gardens) began a conversation with Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, an elegant and eccentric 65-year-old German transgender woman who, against all odds, survived two of the most oppressive regimes of the 20th century, the Nazis and the Communists. After hundreds of hours of interviews, Wright emerged with this fascinating and breathtaking story of survival and identity. In this one-man tour de force, Wright uses more than 30 characters—all played here by Ben Gerrard (Molly, Open Slather)— to piece together Charlotte’s controversial life. Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play, I Am My Own Wife is a profound and mesmerizing piece of theatre that should not be missed.

“A beautiful production telling a special, moving story. Go see it.” AUSTRALIAN ARTS REVIEW

PRESENTED BY ORIEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AND BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Tue 04–Sat 08 Apr TIME

Tue–Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm + 7pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$30 (preview), $45 (f), $35 (c),

$30 (groups 10+) + transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

PART OF

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Quiver Cheeky, serious, spectacular, ridiculous, thoughtful and beautiful, Quiver is a new cabaret from Brisbane heroes and MELT family members, Vulcana Women’s Circus. Performed by a mix of queer and queer-friendly artists, Quiver revels in the disruptive notions of sexuality, gender and live performance.

Mixing the energy of circus and dance, with the beauty of music and spoken word, this is a diverse and inspiring performance that challenges identities and evokes change.

PRESENTED BY VULCANA WOMEN’S CIRCUS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Thu 02 Feb TIME

7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$29 (tables), $24 (stalls),

$150 (table of 6) + transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

PART OF

12 CIRCUS

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Landscape with Monsters BY CIRCA

Landscape with Monsters is a breathtakingly original circus-theatre creation from internationally acclaimed company Circa. Yaron Lifschitz and the fearless Circa ensemble have forged a new type of circus. There are no traditional circus acts, no trapezes and not a red nose in sight. Instead, from a world of simple wooden boxes, a hard floor and tall metal structures, the meeting between ourselves and our environment is thrillingly brought to life. Landscape with Monsters tells the story of post-industrial cities now in decay. Metal and wooden objects intersect with fastpaced acrobatics. This intensely physical new show is at once humorous and brutal, savage and beautiful.

Set to a soundtrack that mixes popular song and electronic music, Landscape with Monsters is bursting with the thrills that are the hallmarks of Circa performances. Emotions and bodies intertwine until we discover the monsters in the landscape just might be ourselves… PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Wed 22–Sat 25 Feb TIME

Wed–Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm + 7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$49 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) A CIRCA AND MERRIGONG THEATRE COMPANY CO-PRODUCTION

CIRCA ACKNOWLEDGES THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE AUSTRALIA COUNCIL, ITS ARTS FUNDING AND ADVISORY BODY AND THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS QUEENSLAND, AND THE NSW GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS NSW

14 COMEDY

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Panti:

HIGH HEELS IN LOW PLACES As the big finale event for MELT 2017, Panti exposes the stories behind the make-up—from performance giant to accidental activist—to reveal the National F*cking Treasure she is today. In 2014, Panti landed herself in a legal sh*tstorm, dubbed ‘Pantigate’. Her speech about homophobia went viral, was broadcast around the world, remixed by Pet Shop Boys, caused a parliamentary meltdown, and fed into Ireland’s marriage equality referendum success.

Hilarious and poignant, Panti traces her journey from smalltown boy kicking against traditions to towering plastique woman in false lashes making history.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND THISISPOPBABY DATE Sun 05 Feb TIME

7pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION

“Courageous and hilariously honest... fabulously entertaining.”

TICKETS

75 mins

$39 (f), $34 (c), $29 (groups 4+)

+ transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) SUITABLE FOR AGES 16+

êêêêê ED FEST MAG

PART OF

COMEDY 15

Dave Eastgate

APPETITE FOR SELF DESTRUCTION

He’s rockin’, he’s rollin’ and he’s kickin’ his own ass! Whether he’s partying with Metallica, jammin’ with Sting or getting UDL cans hurled at him by angry country music fans, Dave Eastgate does it a million miles an hour and at that speed, it can really take its toll. Since his smash hit stand-up comedy special was aired on ABC TV and iView to critical acclaim, Dave Eastgate has proven himself a black belt Jedi master of the comedic arts and he’s back with a brand new hour of songs, stand-up and self destruction.

“A genius to his timing—a talent not to be underestimated.” êêêê THREE WEEKS (UK)

“...unleashes musical thunder with a laughter-packed set of songs.” êêêê METRO (UK)

PRESENTED BY WWW.ALIST.COM.AU DATE

Thu 20 Apr

TIME

8pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

$30 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

16 COMEDY

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND THE COMEDY CHANNEL DATE

26 Febâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;28 Mar

VENUE Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane City Hall

COMEDY 17

TWO VENUES. 31 DAYS. OVER 65 COMEDIANS, INCLUDING... Stephen K Amos Wil Anderson Matt Okine Cal Wilson Joel Creasey Tom Gleeson Tommy Little Rove McManus Jason Byrne Neel Kolhatkar Mel Buttle Aunty Donna Ruby Wax Merrick Watts Dave Thornton Sammy J Fiona O’Loughlin Hannah Gadsby Dave O’Neil Urzila Carlson Lehmo Susie Youssef Jeff Green Dave Hughes Tom Ballard Paul Foot Becky Lucas Damien Power Dusty Rich Sami Shah Daniel Sloss #FirstWorldWhiteGirls Cameron James Tom Walker Frank Woodley Lawrence Leung Cam Knight Alex Ward Frenchy Michael Workman Nick Cody Steen Raskopoulos Ben Russel and Xavier Michelides Luke McGregor Luke Heggie Guy Montgomery Rhys Nicholson Aaron Chen Sam Campbell Angus Gordon Sam Simmons Steve Hughes Alex Williamson Stripnosis Chris Wainhouse Convince Me! Class Clowns Potter Unplotted Aboriginal Comedy Allstars QLD Born + Bread QLD Theatresports After Hours Anne Edmonds

18 COMEDY

Brisbane Comedy Festival The eighth annual Brisbane Comedy Festival is the biggest yet! Brisbane Powerhouse will be bursting at the seams with the funniest people in the country, so we’ve expanded to the stunning Brisbane City Hall to host some of the most hilarious international and national laugh-makers. King George Square will be a hive of activity as Brisbane’s best street food vendors dish up a variety of sublime flavours from around the world as Convince Me! dishes out a series of free debates in the Square.

And if that wasn’t enough, every Friday and Saturday night of the festival, you’ll be entertained by our State’s finest impro comedians as the Queensland Theatresports™ champions takeover the Turbine Platform.

Full details can be found at brisbanecomedyfestival.com

Don’t hold back; take in as much comedy as possible, and remember what Steve Martin said: “comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.”

and Brisbane City Hall

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOSUE AND THE COMEDY CHANNEL DATE Sun 26 Feb–Tue 28 Mar VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

COMEDY 19

David O’Doherty The very, very low budget Enya returns to Australia with a head full of dreams, a heart full of hope and a crappy keyboard from 1986. It has been a tough time for humanity, but he’s going to fix everything. Seriously. Think of anything that’s wrong in the world or with your life at the moment. Yep, that’s one of the things he’s definitely going to fix. Following a Barry nomination for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2016, David has spent the year on a solo tour of Europe and around America with Flight of the Conchords. He is absolutely delighted to be returning to Brisbane.

PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Tue 25 Apr TIME

7pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$38 (f), $35 (c) + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) SUITABLE FOR AGES 16+

20 MUSIC

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RENT Raw, sexy and dangerous, this 20th anniversary production strips RENT back to its offBroadway roots. Queer culture came smashing onto the main stage with the Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical RENT, a visceral story of young artists in New York’s East Village whose dreams and heartbreak intertwine, painting a raw portrait of bohemians living in the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in the big city. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this ground-breaking musical.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND MATT WARD ENTERTAINMENT DATE Wed 01–Sat 11 Feb TIME

Wed–Sat 7pm, Sat 04 Feb 1.30pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION 2 hrs 40 mins, incl interval TICKETS

$59 (f), $49 (c), $50 (groups 4+)

+ transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

This is musical theatre uncensored, uncut, unashamed and not to be missed.

PART OF

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Boys of Sondheim Undeniably one of the most significant gay artists of the 20th century, Stephen Sondheim defined an urbane, literate and uniquely New York voice that many would call the most important in musical theatre history. Featuring an extremely talented group of seasoned performers and enthusiastic newcomers, Kurt Phelan, Sean Andrews, Stephen Hirst, Alexander Woodward and Tim Carroll will

expose the soulful, masculine underbelly of Sondheim’s work. Conceived and directed by Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director, Kris Stewart and with narrations by Anthony Nocera, Boys of Sondheim is an intimate cabaret concert with music from the greatest musical theatre composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND UNDERSTUDY PRODUCTIONS DATE Thu 02–Sat 04 Feb TIME

Thu 8pm, Fri–Sat 8pm + 9.30pm

VENUE

Turbine Studio

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$39 (f), $34 (c) + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

PART OF

22 MUSIC

IMAGE: SHERVIN LAINEZ

MUSIC 23

AN EVENING WITH

Amanda Palmer

Provocative, irreverent, controversial and wildly creative, Amanda Palmer is a fearless singer, songwriter, playwright, blogger and an audaciously expressive pianist who simultaneously embraces and explodes traditional frameworks of music, theatre and art.

Fans attending the concert will get the chance to purchase Piano is Evil, a stripped down, piano and vocal companion piece to her album Theatre Is Evil, months before its official release date of mid-2017. Don’t miss Amanda Palmer performing this exclusive and intimate solo concert headlining MELT.

An Evening with Amanda Palmer is a super-stripped down tour with Amanda, a piano and ukulele on stage. Reaffirming her title as the queen of punk cabaret, Amanda’s love affair with Australia continues as she takes the stage alone, journeying from The Dresden Dolls songs, fan favourites and brand-new material.

May contain coarse language.

In the artist’s own words, audiences can expect “some old songs, some new songs, lots of feelings, lots of ridiculousness. It's time to get back on stage and remind myself and everybody else that without the music, there's nothing.”

“...A fearless one-woman creative typhoon...” IRISH TIMES

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Fri 03–Sat 04 Feb

TIME

7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

2 hrs 30 mins

$69 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

PART OF

24 MUSIC

Omar Sosa QUARTETO AFROCUBANO Omar Sosa returns to Brisbane with his singular fusion of AfroCuban Latin jazz and cutting edge effects and samples, creating a brilliantly joyous and thoroughly contemporary urban sound. Omar’s career embodies the expansive outlook of a visionary artist, working ceaselessly to craft a unique, cosmopolitan voice, earning seven GRAMMY nominations along the way, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Smithsonian for his contributions to the development of Latin jazz in the United States.

Omar’s performance in Brisbane will include a mix of material from his recent album, ILE, and a number of his signature compositions, including My Three Notes and Muevete en D. Throughout the show, Omar features his trademark mix of Fender Rhodes electric piano and acoustic grand piano. Join us for this celebrated composer and pianist as he takes the stage with his Quarteto AfroCubano, and treats us to forward-leaning interpretations of some of the classic Cuban styles the world has come to admire.

“Sosa’s vision of contemporary jazz reaches across every imaginable boundary.” LOS ANGELES TIMES

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Fri 17 Feb TIME

7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION

90 mins

TICKETS $55 (f), $45 (c) + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

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Jack Carty Award-winning, indie-chart topping, independent Australian songwriter, Jack Carty, is bringing his ever-growing swag of well-travelled songs to Brisbane Powerhouse. Many things are born of new marriages. Matching linen, tiny humans and for Australian troubadour Jack Carty, an album—Home State, which debuted at #1 on the AIR 100% Independent Album Chart. In a huge 2016 for Carty— including touring nationally through Australia, New Zealand and the UK—Home State was performed, recorded and

produced by Jack in a tiny one bedroom apartment in Brisbane’s Red Hill. It is clear that although Jack’s trademark honesty and hopefulness will never desert him, the lovelorn boy of One Thousand Origami Birds, Break Your Own Heart and Esk has evolved into a man of quiet confidence with a renewed excitement for stories and songwriting.

“A warm, thoughtprovoking album full of phrases that return to play repeatedly in one’s head.” RHYTHMS MAGAZINE

PRESENTED BY THE HARBOUR AGENCY DATE Thu 13 Apr TIME

8pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION 2hrs, incl interval TICKETS $30 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

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Jake Shimabukuro Known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake Shimabukuro’s performances incorporate elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangement to spontaneous, improvised passages. While his well-received solo releases positioned Jake as an established musician in Hawaii and Japan, his career skyrocketed when a cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps went viral on YouTube

with more than 13 million views, opening the rest of the world’s eyes to Jake and his unique playing style. In the years since, Jake has collaborated with a vast array of artists and orchestras around the world. Topping The US Billboard’s World Music Chart numerous times, Jake’s new album, Nashville Sessions, is one of the most adventurous, multifaceted and

engaging recordings yet from the man whose music has redefined the ukulele for the 21st century. PRESENTED BY BLUESFEST TOURING DATE Thu 13 Apr TIME

8pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION

90 mins

TICKETS $74 (A reserve), $64 (B reserve)

+ transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

“One of the hottest axemen of the past few years doesn’t actually play guitar.” ROLLING STONE

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Gawurra Hailing from Arnhem Land, Stanley ‘Gawurra’ Gaykamangu is a Yolngu performer known for his deeply resonate voice and musical sensitivity. His album, titled Ratja Yaliyali [pronounced Rart-ja Yarl-i yarl-i] won four National Indigenous Music Awards for Album of the Year, New Talent of the Year, Cover Art and Film, hitting #1 on the iTunes world music chart in Australia.

As well as his debut performance at Brisbane Powerhouse, Gawurra will perform at the upcoming Walking With Spirits Festival, Garma Festival and will support Peter Garrett at Darwin Festival. PRESENTED BY 123 AGENCY DATE Sat 01 Apr TIME

7pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

$25–$45 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

“Like fellow Yolngu artist Gurrumul, Gawurra commands attention regardless of backdrop.” êêêê ROLLING STONE

“Gawurra celebrates the natural wonders of his homeland in Gupapuyngu language across his debut album.” WEST AUSTRALIAN

28 FILM

A Plastic Ocean A Plastic Ocean is a new featurelength adventure documentary that brings to light the consequences of our global disposable lifestyle. In A Plastic Ocean, an international team of adventurers, researchers, and ocean ambassadors go on a mission around the globe to uncover the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the surface of our seemingly pristine ocean.

The results will astound viewers—just as it did the films’ adventurers—who captured neverbefore-seen images of marine life, plastic pollution, and its ultimate consequences for human health. The documentary was filmed in 20 locations around the world in beautiful and chilling detail to document the effects of plastic pollution—and introduces workable technology and policy solutions that can, if implemented in time, change things for the better.

PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND TRUST FOR NATURE DATE Thu 23 Feb TIME

7pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION 102 mins TICKETS

$28 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) QUEENSLAND TRUST FOR NATURE IS AN INDEPENDENT, ENVIRONMENTAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION FOCUSED ON THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF QUEENSLAND’S BIODIVERSITY ON PRIVATELY OWNED LAND

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Brisbane filmgoers will need to switch into high gear when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits Brisbane Powerhouse.

Each year, a selection of award winners and audience favourites then visits 35 countries around the globe as part of the festival’s official world tour.

The Banff Mountain Festival is an iconic event which takes place every November in the mountain town of Banff in Canada. More than 300 mountain culture, adventure and exploration films are shown during the week-long celebration.

This year, the Australian lineup features two-and-a-half hours of sublime footage shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. Sure to get hearts racing, it showcases films packed full of mesmerising cinematography,

thought-provoking storylines and adrenalin-inducing action sequences. PRESENTED BY WORLD EXPEDITIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Mon 03–Sat 08 Apr TIME

7pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

3hrs, incl interval

$37 (f), $27 (under 17),

$32 (groups 15+) + transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

30 FILM

Ocean Film Festival Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. This carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations. Each of the Festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.

PRESENTED BY ADVENTURE REELS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Mon 10–Tue 11 Apr TIME

7pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

3hrs, inc interval

$37 (f), $27 (under 17),

$32 (groups 15+) + transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

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PechaKucha Night Brisbane

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ASIA PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE FORUM

The worldwide phenomenon is back. A design forum with a difference, PechaKucha operates under the patented format of 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, as pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture and originally debuted in Tokyo in 2003. These relaxed sessions allow designers to present and showcase their work, skills and ideas amongst Brisbane’s best and brightest creative thinkers. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 22 Mar TIME 8.20pm

VENUE IMAGE: CAMERA OBSCURA

Turbine Platform DURATION 90 mins

TICKETS

FREE

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

Politics in the Pub Politics in the Pub is a free, Q&A style debate which tackles the most pressing contemporary issues for both Australia and the world. Each topic is addressed by a panel of experts, from a range of disciplines. Following the panel discussion is the opportunity for the audience to pose their questions directly to the panel. Full details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org PRESENTED BY NEW FARM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE DATE

Tue 21 Feb

TIME 6pm VENUE

Turbine Platform

DURATION TICKETS

2 hrs

FREE

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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MELT Talks: Georgie Stone

The Story of Brisbane

MELT is a time to reflect and celebrate the advancements of the LGBTI+ communities.

Join award-winning actors Therese Collie and Tim Mullooly for a walk around Brisbane Powerhouse as they tell the fascinating story of Brisbane as captured in the words of its great writers—from Steele Rudd to David Malouf, from the defining poetry of Oodgeroo Noonuccal to the songs of The Go-Betweens and more!

Georgie Stone’s heartening story of developing identity amongst her family’s constant love moved the nation on ABC’s Australian Story in 2016. MELT welcomes 17 year old Georgie, her actor father, Greg Stone and her brother, Harry Stone in conversation with Paul Barclay, presenter and series producer of Big Ideas on ABC RN. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Sun 05 Feb

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

TIME 3pm VENUE

DATE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

Against the backdrop of the Brisbane River, The Story of Brisbane is packed with anecdote, humour and information as it celebrates the many wondrous ways writers have seen our city. Wednesdays, weekly from Wed 01 Mar

TIME 10am

60 mins

VENUE

FREE

Brisbane Powerhouse, meet at Box Office

DURATION TICKETS PART OF

60 mins

$30 + transaction fee

($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets) WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Festival of Tibet Brisbane’s ninth annual Festival of Tibet is a celebration of the resilience and optimism of a people and culture under threat. Festival of Tibet offers audiences the chance to experience the traditions and contemporary expressions of a culture determined to thrive despite the odds. Not only does the Festival offer audiences varied and engaging experiences through its mix of free and ticketed events, it raises much needed funds for the Tibetan refugee community with all proceeds going to the Tibetan Children’s Village schools in India.

Witness the creation of a superb Sand Mandala from millions of grains of coloured sand, learn to cook Tibetan dumplings, paint, meditate, contemplate and be swept up in beautiful music. Festival of Tibet offers something for everyone. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear from from Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the first democraticallyelected Prime Minister of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, as he speaks about his vision for Tibet with Paul Barclay, presenter and series producer of Big Ideas on ABC RN. Full details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” HH THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND TENZIN CHOEGYAL DATE Wed 26–Sun 30 Apr VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Matilda Awards Now in its 29th year, the annual Matilda Awards honours and celebrates the achievements of the Queensland theatre industry. Hosted at Brisbane Powerhouse, the awards ceremony will bring the local theatre community together to applaud artists, companies and collectives for exceptional work in theatre throughout 2016.

This year, 15 Silver Matilda Awards will be presented to nominees from specific categories, with one Gold Matilda Award presented to a standout artist or production. The ceremony will be hosted by emcees Melissa Western and Tnee Dyer, and directed by Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director Kris Stewart.

For more information and announcements on nominees, visit matildaawards.com.au. PRESENTED BY MATILDA AWARDS DATE Mon 20 Feb VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

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PICTURED: AMY SHARK

Queensland Music Awards Celebrate Queensland’s best songwriters at the 2017 Queensland Music Awards. Proudly supported by APRA AMCOS and produced by QMusic, the awards ceremony is the Queensland music industry’s night of nights—and you’re invited! 2016 saw 24 awards go to a diversity of acts including

Violent Soho, Sahara Beck and Blank Realm. The ceremony featured performances by The Belligerents, AYLA, Emily Wurramara, Amy Shark and Astro Travellers. Visit brisbanepowerhouse.org in February for the official announcement of nominees and performers for the 2017 event.

PRESENTED BY BOQ AND HUTCHINSON BUILDERS DATE Mon 27 Mar TIME

7pm (doors open 6.30pm)

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

3 hrs

$65 (tables: non-member rate),

$52.50 (tables: member rate), $40 (stalls) + transaction fee ($3 single ticket/$6 multiple tickets)

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RSELF!

YOU GO CACK

Knockoff If you like your comedy free, funny and full of surprises look no further than Knockoff on Fridays. Each week, a variety of local and national comedians bring you the best one-liners, hilarious stories and side-splitting observations. On the last Friday of each month, Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier improvised theatre company, ImproMafia, will have you falling off your chair with their improvised comedy routine. Full line-up details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Every Friday, from Fri 03 Mar

TIME

6pm

VENUE

Turbine Platform

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

FREE

KNOCKOFF IS SUPPORTED BY

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Livespark + Mixtape Join us at Livespark each Sunday for an ever-changing and eclectic mix of indie, pop, folk, alternative country and rock. Featuring some of Australia’s best musicians, the March to April program includes Áine Tyrrell, Dave Orr and more. On the last Sunday of every month, Mixtape will continue to present unique collaborations between singer-songwriters. Full line-up details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND SUGARRUSH MUSIC DATE

Every Sunday, from 05 Mar TIME 3.30pm

VENUE

Turbine Platform DURATION 2 hrs

TICKETS

FREE

BRISBANE AIRPORT IS KEEPING THIS FREE MIXTAPE IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APRA AMCOS

38 FREE/KIDS

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LY* WEEK

Powerkids Little Artists at Play

WITH IMAGINARY THEATRE With a new host-artist every three months, this free kids’ event takes place weekly on a Tuesday during the school term and is the perfect place for you and your family to relax, play and learn. Little Artists at Play is a creative play workshop series for children aged 0–5 years. Each week* a host-artist from Imaginary Theatre collaborates with the group on unique and engaging activities. From theatre and visual art to dance, music and digital media, there is something to inspire everyone.

From January to March we welcome you to the Sound Planet! This musical play installation is a colourful world where children and their adults explore the many dimensions of sound and rhythm. Created by host-artist Ritchie Daniell, best known as drummer of the Brisbane band The Grates, Sound Planet! melds music, play, and improvisation to create cosmic compositions. Full details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND IMAGINARY THEATRE DATE

Every Tuesday*

TIME

9am–12pm

VENUE AGES

Turbine Platform

0–5 years

TICKETS

FREE

*Except school holidays

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Jan Powers Farmers Markets Each Saturday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets brings the freshest Queensland produce to Brisbane Powerhouse. Featuring over 120 stalls, the markets are bustling with fresh farm produce, flowers, artisan products, breads, pastries, meat, fish, poultry and plants. Whether you’re craving a freshly squeezed juice, a gourmet lunch on the lawn, or want to stock up on fresh local produce for the

week—the Jan Powers Farmers Markets are the perfect start to your weekend. PRESENTED BY JAN POWERS FARMERS MARKETS DATE

Every Saturday

TIME

6am–12pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Plaza

DURATION TICKETS

6 hrs

FREE

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CELEBRATE LOVE We pride ourselves on being a contemporary multi arts, dining, functions and conference venue that offers breathtaking river views and stunning park surrounds all of which can contribute to the many unforgettable moments of your day.

We offer a variety of settings to hold your wedding or commitment ceremony, as well as industrial style spaces for cocktail or sit down receptions ensuring your guests are looked after from start to finish.

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CREATIVE SPACES We offer unique locations that break away from traditional meeting and conference spaces to ensure your guests have a memorable experience with a lasting impression.

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We cater for all events including boardroom meetings, conferences and product launches. Our high quality sound systems, data projectors, Wi-Fi and friendly event staff will ensure that your conference or meeting runs smoothly and successfully.

To discuss corporate events at Brisbane Powerhouse please contact events@brisbanepowerhouse.org.

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WATT

CASUAL DINING

“New sunny dining areas and outdoor seating make the most of this chic bar’s gorgeous position right on the riverfront…” BMAG

WATT Brisbane Powerhouse Ground Level 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL

+61 7 3358 5464

TIME Mon–Fri 10.30am til late,

Sat + Sun 8am til late WATTBRISBANE.COM.AU

Bar Alto

SIMPLY ITALIAN

“The space provides a perfect backdrop to one of the most laid back and beautiful bars in Brisbane, and one of its best Italian restaurants.” THE URBAN LIST 3

BAR ALTO: SIMPLY ITALIAN Brisbane Powerhouse Level 1 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL

+61 7 3358 1063

TIME Tue–Sun 9.30am til late BARALTO.COM.AU

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Contribute If you would like to contribute in a tangible way to Brisbane Powerhouse – Brisbane’s hub for everything creative – donating is a practical way you can do so. Here are some of the ways your contribution can make a difference:

FREE ACTIVITIES

FESTIVALS

WRITERS + IDEAS

Whether it’s visual art exhibitions or live music every weekend. Help us keep our free programs—free! .

Your contribution will help us bring our festivals to life. Our festivals include Queensland Cabaret Festival, Wonderland, MELT and Brisbane Comedy Festival.

Support us to continue bringing the world’s most fascinating writers and ideas-makers to Brisbane.

To make a donation, please call +61 7 3358 8678 or visit brisbanepowerhouse.org/partnerships/donate-now (All donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.)

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Our Partners and Supporters

Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading arts performance venue helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city.

MAJOR PARTNERS

PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

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SUPPORT PARTNERS

CULTURAL PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS Brisbane Powerhouse Foundation gratefully acknowledges our Brisbane Powerhouse Associates, Contemporaries and many generous individuals for their support. If you would like to be involved, please contact Brisbane Powerhouse on +61 7 3358 8678 or email partnerships@brisbanepowerhouse.org

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CONTACT ADDRESS 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 PO Box 364, New Farm QLD 4005 BRISBANEPOWERHOUSE.ORG TEL +61 7 3358 8622 FAX +61 7 3358 8611 BOX OFFICE +61 7 3358 8600 EMAIL info@brisbanepowerhouse.org BUILDING OPENING HOURS

Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm

BOOKING ONLINE brisbanepowerhouse.org PHONE +61 7 3358 8600 IN PERSON Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office 119 Lamington Street, New Farm BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm, 90 mins prior to the performance start time. TRANSACTION FEES A $3 (single ticket purchase) or $6 (multiple tickets purchase) transaction fee applies for all bookings (online, over the phone and over the counter). You will receive a confirmation email when you book online, and a confirmation number when booking over the phone.

LOCATION CITYCAT: After a lazy jaunt down the river you’ll have a well-lit 200 metre riverside walk from the New Farm Park CityCat Jetty.

REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY Your purchased tickets may only be exchanged, refunded or returned in accordance with the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. You can find this document at liveperformance.com.au. PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS You can now print your tickets at home for shows. You can also choose postage via mail, and box office collection is also available for most shows (exclusions apply). For full ticketing terms, please check out brisbanepowerhouse.org. GIFT VOUCHERS We’re an awesome gift to give. You can purchase a gift voucher over the phone or online. Please phone or visit the box office to redeem. CONCESSIONS We may offer concessions to full-time students, pensioners, seniors and health care card holders. Please bring your concession cards and ID when collecting tickets or we may have to charge you full price. SPECIAL NEEDS Our architect Peter Roy designed us to be accessible. Wheelchair and special needs seating is available at all theatre performances. Please let our Box Office know of any requirements when you make your booking. COMPANION CARDS We’re happy to accept companion cards for events unless otherwise stated. Please show your companion card when collecting your tickets.

TAXI: If you need a taxi it’s as easy as using the free taxi phones located in the foyer opposite the box office. Our collect and drop off area is in the car park beside the Stores Building.

BUS: The 195 and 196 stop at New Farm Park. Take a short, enjoyable stroll along the riverside path from the CityCat jetty. If you want to give your legs a bit more of a workout you can catch the 199 bus, which stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.

CAR: We have 140 free car parks on site via Lamington Street. After 4pm a link road opens to New Farm Park where there are more parking spots available. The parking fills up very quickly during busy shows so if you do plan on driving we recommend that you arrive early and have dinner at one of our two restaurants before the show.

BICYCLES: It’s cool to be green! Bike racks are located outside the Stores Building (beside the car park) and Brisbane Powerhouse. A CityCycle station is also located at the entrance to the car park on Lamington Street.

WHEELCHAIR: Wheelchair parking is available on-site via Lamington Street with lift access from the car park level beside the Stores Building. Please notify the box office of any special needs when booking.

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