AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE music Livespark 02 + 09 Dec p24 film Radical Reels Tour 2018 04‒07 Dec p21 writers + ideas PechaKucha Night Brisbane 05 Dec p23 cabaret A Very Naughty Christmas: The Second Coming... 06–15 Dec p09 ideas The Thinkergirls On Tour 14 Dec p14 comedy The War on 2018 15 Dec p20
visual arts Power to the Pixel 15 JAN–17 FEB p18 music So Frenchy So Chic: Clara Luciani 20 JAN P04 music theatre Sweet Charity 24 JAN–10 FEB P10 music Songs & Times of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come 31 JAN–02 FEB P02
ideas Osher Günsberg: Back, After the Break Live 08 FEB P15 music MGT: Wolfgang Muthspiel, Slava Grigoryan and Ralph Towner 09 FEB p08 writers+ideas Politics in the Pub 12 FEB p23 theatre The Duke 14 + 15 FEB p12 theatre Me & Robin Hood 15 + 16 FEB p12 music From Johnny to Jack 15 + 16 FEB p07 awards Matilda Awards 18 FEB p22 music Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest for Love 22 + 23 FEB p06 comedy Brisbane Comedy Festival 22 FEB–24 MAR p16
kids Powerkids: Little Artists at Play EVERY TUESDAY* p25 markets Jan Powers Farmers Markets EVERY SATURDAY** p24 *EXCEPT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ** until 22 Dec 2018, returning 26 Jan 2019
LORD MAYOR’S With diverse programming from theatre to music plus film, visual arts and more, including plenty of free programming, this is your chance to enjoy what’s on offer at Brisbane’s favourite arts venue this summer. I am excited about the sounds of soul and pop legend Sam Cooke that will echo throughout Brisbane Powerhouse. With well-known songs including Wonderful World and Twistin’ the Night Away, the much-anticipated performance Songs and Times of Sam Cooke will take the stage in February. Also taking centre stage from late February is Brisbane Comedy Festival. In 2019, more than 75 comedians across genres including stand-up, improvisation, musical and sketch comedy will help celebrate ten years of Brisbane’s funniest festival. Now with hubs at Brisbane City Hall, SunPAC and Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Comedy Festival will have the whole city in stitches. I’m extremely proud of the many free events hosted by Brisbane Powerhouse for all to enjoy. Powerkids: Little Artists at Play continues to keep the curious minds of thousands of under 5’s busy, with a new host artist each school term encouraging play and discovery every Tuesday morning. Plus you can experience the best local bands at Sunday afternoon’s Livespark and emerging comedians on Friday with Knockoff. Add in the Farmers Markets each Saturday, and Brisbane Powerhouse is your second home this summer.
Graham Quirk Lord Mayor
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Alright – nobody panic. You might notice some changes at Brisbane Powerhouse and that includes this new look guide! We’re still doing the same awesome things but just mixing it up a bit. They do say a change is as good as a holiday. Which is completely untrue, and only said by people who don’t want you to take a week off work. Plus, things that are happening! So Frenchy So Chic is back, with new-gen siren Clara Luciani, and we’re presenting two fantastic international works of theatre featuring UK writer and director Shôn Dale-Jones – I saw these in Edinburgh, and they are absolutely fantastic. Oh, and in my long unrequested return to directing, I’ll be working on one of Broadway’s great musicals Sweet Charity, starring Naomi Price. Come and see it, and be very gentle to the director! So, I guess that’s all the shows that… wait! There’s more! Internationally acclaimed local songstress Emma Dean brings her unique style back to the Brisbane Powerhouse stage with Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest for Love. In From Johnny to Jack, another local favourite Luke Kennedy takes on Whispering Jack – an unmissable concert about the making of icon John Farnham. Plus there’s the Power to the Pixel exhibition, which showcases the best pixel artists working globally, a nostalgic and mind-bending art style inspired by retro games and technology. Nostalgic and mind blowing. That sounds like us!
Kris Stewart Artistic Director
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A change is gonna come Forging a link between soul and pop, the music and unforgettable genius of legendary ‘King of Soul’, Sam Cooke will be performed live by Australian soul singer and performer, Gary Pinto and live band. Credited by many as the creator of soul music, Cooke began his career in gospel bands, later moving to ‘secular music’ and creating a sound that broke the colour divide. More than sharp suits, luxury cars, generous women and earthy language, Cooke’s crystal-clear, velvety-smooth voice had the melodies to match and revolutionised a new genre. Cooke broke race and religious barriers in the 1950s and 1960s and became one of the best known African Americans in the world. With 30 US Top 40 hits, plus an extra three posthumously, Songs and Times of Sam Cooke features some of his best known classics, including You Send Me, A Change Is Gonna Come, Cupid, Chain Gang, Wonderful World and more.
Suitable for ages 15+
Thu 31 Jan–Sat 02 Feb Thu + Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30pm + 7.30pm TICKETS $59–$79 + transaction fee of $6.60 PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME
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SO FRENCHY SO CHIC
So Frenchy So Chic returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with the luminous Paris-based musician, Clara Luciani. Sultry, sexy and highly charismatic, this Marseillesborn artist is cut from the same cloth as So Frenchy So Chic icons like Françoise Hardy, Jane Birkin, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Émilie Simon; and not just in her kohl-rimmed eyes, vintage styling and heavyfringed brunette looks.
(thanks to her love of cool basslines) and a stage presence that is nothing but magnetic. This self-confessed pleasurist is heralding a new revolution in French pop and will get you dancing to her alluring and contagious beats.
Former member of So Frenchy So Chic alumni, La Femme, Clara’s indie-like sound carries a heavy, danceable groove
Suitable for ages 12+ Image by Manuel Obadia-Wills
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Sun 20 Jan 6pm $59+ transaction fee of $6.60 Brisbane Powerhouse
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A Unicorn’s Quest for Love Emma Dean has been writing and collecting songs about heartbreak since 1997. In Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest For Love, Dean has drawn many of these songs together to make a magical ‘mixed tape’ of broken romantic memories, with each song a unique story told through the bizarre and enchanting lens of this selfconfessed ‘f*%king unicorn’. A recent smash hit at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Emma and her Broken Romantics band, with astonishing physical theatre performer Jamie Kendall, will delight you with a glittering explosion of music and mischief that will have you feeling empowered – cracks and all – and ready to take on the world!
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Featuring sublime original music, captivating storytelling and well known songs by Sia, Foo Fighters and more, this show is not to be missed!
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references
Fri 22 + Sat 23 Feb 7pm $39 (a), $34 (c) + transaction fee of $6.60 Emma Dean in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
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From Johnny An unmissable concert experience about the making of an Australian icon; John Farnham.
Twenty years before Whispering Jack became the highest selling album in Australian history, a teenager named Johnny Farnham stormed onto the Australian music scene with the unconventional smash hit Sadie (The Cleaning Lady). From Johnny to Jack explores the greatest untold comeback story in Australian rock and roll history.
From Johnny to Jack canvasses the incredible roller coaster journey of a teen pop idol’s rise and fall, and the making of a rock and roll icon who would become known as ‘The Voice’.
Journey with Australian vocal superstar Luke Kennedy (The Voice, The Ten Tenors, Swing on This) and his world-class band through an extraordinary catalogue of Farnham’s hits including Playing to Win, One, Don’t You Know It’s Magic, Please Don’t Ask Me, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Sadie, and You’re the Voice.
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Fri 15 + Sat 16 Feb 7.30pm $70 (a), $60 (c), $50 (under 30) + transaction fee of $6.60 The Little Red Company
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Wolfgang Muthspiel, Slava Grigoryan and Ralph Towner Three icons of the guitar world are bringing their incredible artistry to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Wolfgang Muthspiel (Austria), Slava Grigoryan (Australia) and Ralph Towner (USA) are highly respected worldwide for their contributions to the guitar oeuvre, be it jazz, classical or world music. Coming together in 2005 for a one-off trio tour in Australia, Wolfgang, Slava and Ralph felt an instant personal and musical connection. Fifteen years, two CDs and countless tours later, they are returning to Australia performing new works penned by Towner and Muthspiel, as well as selections from their previous recordings, From a Dream and Travel Guide. The aural landscapes created by this master guitar trio seem at times ‘orchestral’. Perhaps it is the sheer beauty of the compositions combined with the variety of instruments that gives the ensemble its harmonically broad sound spectrum. This is a must-see performance!
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Sat 09 Feb 7.30pm $65 (a), $55 (c), $45 (student) + transaction fee of $6.60 RAZ Music
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Christmas The Second Coming…
Funnier, sexier, Christmasier! Put away the hymn books and candles; this Christmas is all about raunchy, unadulterated fun just for you. It’s the season of giving, after all!
A Very Naughty Christmas is the Christmas concert you didn’t know you had to see. Come with us into a winter wonderland like you’ve never known; full of political incorrectness, dirty language and a whole lot of skin. Drink with your friends, be merry, and forget about those awkward family dinners. This year, enjoy Christmas the way it was meant to be – ribald for your pleasure.
Suitable for ages 18+ Contains coarse language, nudity, adult themes and drug references Image by Joel Devereux
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Thu 06–Sat 15 Dec Wed + Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 7pm + 8.45pm $44–$54 + transaction fee of $5.95 Saint Nick and Understudy Productions
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Wouldn’t you like to have fun? Welcome to 1966 at the Fandango Ballroom. Madison Avenue is bustling, skirts are shrinking and eternal optimist Charity Hope Valentine is rebuilding a broken heart and is ready for the world. One of Broadway’s great musicals, Sweet Charity has been reimagined in a new and intimate setting, placing the story of this young dreamer practically in the audiences lap. Starring Naomi Price, fresh from Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as star of Australia’s hit TV show The Voice, Sweet Charity tells the story of a young New York City ‘dance
hall hostess’ navigating her way through misfortune in life and love. Filled with hilarious situations and irresistible hits like Big Spender and The Rhythm of Life, Sweet Charity is the musical comedy that will have you deliriously swinging from song to song.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references Book by Neil Simon Music by Cy Colemam, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano Produced for the Broadway stage by: Fryer, Carr and Harris Conceived, Staged and Choreographed by Bob Fosse Sweet Charity is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Thu 24 Jan–Sun 10 Feb Wed–Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm + 7.30pm, Sun 4pm $59–$69 + transaction fee of $6.60 Understudy Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
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Direct from the UK, The Duke by Shôn Dale-Jones is a semiautobiographical tale of Shôn, his mum, and their complex relationship with a china figure of the Duke of Wellington that his late Dad bought, cherished, and kept in a shoe box under the bed.
Funny, poignant and playful, this one-man show weaves together the tragi-comic fate of a family heirloom, the quandary of a scriptwriter stretching his integrity and an unfolding disaster as thousands of children flee their homes. Blending fantasy and reality, this playful show gently challenges our priorities in a world full of crisis. The Duke received The Scotsman’s Fringe First Award in Edinburgh in 2016 and has been produced in aid of the Save the Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal.
Suitable for ages 12+
Thu 14 + Fri 15 Feb Thu 7pm, Fri 6.30pm Two show package with Me & Robin Hood: $38.25 (a), $33.15 (c) Stand alone ticket: $45 (a), $39 (c) + transaction fee of $6.60 PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME TICKETS
Me & Robin Hood is the second in a series of solo shows from Hoipolloi’s awardwinning Artistic Director, Shôn DaleJones and questions the value of art and the power of story.
This is a one-man-play with heart and meaning about Shôn’s longstanding relationship with his favourite fictional friend that seeks to raise money for charity. Shôn first met Robin Hood in the autumn of 1975, as a seven-year-old-boy and they have been good mates ever since. Robin’s been going crazy recently about the direction our world is heading. He can’t believe there hasn’t been a bigger reaction to all the madness since Brexit, and Donald Trump moving into The White House. This show is his idea. He’s convinced we need to change the story of money and share the opportunity we’ve been given if we really want to do something about the growing gap between rich and poor.
Suitable for ages 12+
Fri 15 + Sat 16 Feb Fri 8pm, Sat 7pm Two show package with The Duke: $38.25 (a), $33.15 (c) Stand alone ticket: $45 (a), $39 (c) + transaction fee of $6.60 PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME TICKETS
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Join Stacey June and Kristie Mercer from one of Australia’s most popular podcasts for a LIVE panel show discussing all of your favourite topics!
Why do we get the Sunday sads? Where does the stigma from miscarriage come from? Was anxiety born in the 90s and what’s the best way to be told someone isn’t into you? Featuring a panel of celebrity friends, including Sarah and Lise (Those Two Girls, HIT Network) and Prudence Kate (blogger), plus a live music performance from Kristie Mercer herself, this is The Thinkergirls at their very best – authentic, smart, fun and real! Skip the Christmas parties and the small talk. Instead, come and have a drink with your besties – Stace and Kristie.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Fri 14 Dec 7.15pm (VIP meet + greet), 8pm (show) $65 (VIP), $35 (a) + transaction fee of $6.60 The Thinkergirls Content Company
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Osher Günsberg Back, After the Break LIVE
Join Osher Günsberg for an intimate evening packed full of raw honesty, genuine emotion and plenty of laughs as he unveils the stories in his bestselling memoir Back, After the Break. A natural storyteller, Osher will delve into the memories of growing up in suburban Australia, dealing with bullying, and his childhood forays into the wonderful world of psychiatry. Hear about what was really going on during his early days of radio, and behind the scenes of Channel [v] and Australian Idol. Whilst Osher was establishing himself as one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities, he was also coping with living with mental illness and alcohol addiction. Learn how Osher pulled himself out of the depths of psychosis to meet his wife, and to live each day working at getting better. Join Osher after the show for a meet and greet. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language Trigger warning: this show discusses depression and mental health issues
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Fri 08 Feb 7pm $37.50 + transaction fee of $6.60 OGTV + HMMG in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
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Family Pr
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Brisbane Comedy Festival
Opening Gala WITH HOST CHARLIE PICKERING
What better way to kick off the Festival than a spectacular lineup of the funniest comedians in two hours of laughs. Featuring a fresh line up of the country’s best up-and-coming and well-loved comedians, this is a variety show that won’t disappoint. Pop the champagne, tap the keg, refill the water cooler, it’s Gala time at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019!
Brisbane Comedy Festival is showing its immature colours with a program just for families that will make you ROFL and LOL.
Fri 22 Feb–Sun 24 Mar With over 75 comedy acts in this year’s Festival, from stand-up, sketch, improvisation and cabaret, Australia’s fastest growing comedy festival is bursting with excitement. Showcasing the best local, interstate and international comedy across three venues – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC, Brisbane Comedy Festival will tickle your funny bone and have you in stiches.
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FROCKING HILARIOUS Australia’s sirens of comedy hit the stage together in a laugh-out-loud evening in support of ActionAid and their work promoting women’s rights across more than 40 countries Making its Brisbane debut, Frocking Hilarious features some of the funniest women in comedy and will do more than break the glass ceiling, but shake the foundations of Brisbane City Hall – and all for a good cause! Lineup to be announced.
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Power to the
Forget high definition. It’s time to celebrate every pixel that got us there in the first place! Inspired by retro games and technology, Power to the Pixel highlights this nostalgic art style in contrast with our digitally advanced world, bringing those small details to focus! Showcasing of some of the best pixel artists in the world, Power to the Pixel will feature works that explore unique realms and characters in the varying styles of pixel art. Co-curated by Brisbane local, Wren Brier who has worked on projects such as Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja, this exhibition is sure to pack a pixel shaped punch. Whether you get in close and see every pixel, or step back and see the whole picture, this exhibition will certainly allow you to choose your own pixel adventure.
Image by Paul Robertson
Tue 15 Jan–Sun 17 Feb Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm TICKETS Free PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME
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The Liberal Party is in chaos, the USA is spiralling out of control, the Korean peninsula is on the brink of nuclear war, a poo jogger is loose on the streets of Brisbane and a global trade war threatens prosperity. Who would have thought it would be the strawberries that would kill us all?
Based on all the best of the year’s headlines from The Chaser and The Shovel – and some of the worst. Join Charles Firth (The Chaser), James Schloeffel (The Shovel), Mark Humphries (Channel 10’s Pointless) and Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Victoria Zerbst (SBS The Feed) as they dissect everything from the leadership crisis to the banking royal commission, and try to explain Barnaby Joyce’s sex life without vomiting on stage. Includes a minute-by-minute update on who is the current Australian Prime Minister, and a complete guide to annoying Alan Jones. Free strawberries will be served during the show. VIP tickets include a free copy of The Shovel / Chaser Annual 2018, valued at $24.95.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Sat 15 Dec 7.30pm $67 (VIP incl book), $47 (a), $34 (c) + transaction fee of $6.60 The Chaser Annual and The Shovel
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Tour 2018 Growing from the largest and most prestigious mountain film festival, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Radical Reels screens the most dynamic action sports films, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement.
The 2018 Radical Reels Australian tour features a carefully curated program of films that has something for every kind of adrenaline junkie. And for the first time, audiences can choose their own adventure with a choice of three programs on show, instead of just the same films screened every night. Grab your tickets and hang on to your seats as we present the world’s best action films on skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and more – all brought to life on the big screen.
Tue 04–Fri 07 Dec 7pm $33.50 (a), $28.50 (12 years and under + group 15+) + transaction fee of $5.95 PRESENTED BY Adventure Reels DATE TIME TICKETS
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MATILDA The 31st Matilda Awards will honour the achievements of the Queensland theatre industry at its annual celebration event. The awards ceremony will bring the Queensland theatre community together to applaud artists, companies and collectives for exceptional work in theatre throughout 2018. Hosted by Brisbane Powerhouse, the Matilda Awards will be presented to nominees from specific categories, this year with the inaugural inclusion of the Emerging Women’s Leadership Award. This new award is being personally
DATE Mon 18 Feb TIME 7pm PRESENTED BY Matilda Awards
sponsored by the Brisbane Women’s Arts Leadership Group and is to identify and support women’s development in the arts. The ceremony will be directed by Kris Stewart and will bring together some of Queensland’s best performers to entertain throughout the event. For more information and announcements on nominees, visit matildaawards.com.au
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PechaKucha Night Brisbane
POLITICS
Meet Brisbane’s best and brightest creative thinkers as they discuss their work, ideas and process.
Politics in the Pub is a free, Q&A style debate that tackles the most pressing contemporary issues for both Australia and the world.
Immerse yourself in a mecca for creative expression as PechaKucha gives a stage to designers, artists, architects and other creative individuals to present their stories. The patented format (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) has become a worldwide phenomenon and keeps the presentations lively, interesting and to the point. This December, PechaKucha will ask the question, Art: What is it good for?
Join us in February for a conversation about masculinity as we seek to answer the question: Is masculinity in a crisis? This question will be addressed by a panel of experts from a range of disciplines. Following the discussion is an opportunity for the audience to pose their questions direct to the speakers.
Suitable for all ages Writers+Ideas is supported by O’Neill Architecture
Suitable for ages 15+ Writers+Ideas is supported by O’Neill Architecture
Image by Aimee Catt
Image by Aimee Catt
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Wed 05 Dec 6.30pm Free Brisbane Powerhouse in partnership with PechaKucha
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Tue 12 Feb 6pm Free Brisbane Powerhouse + New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
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free music Polish off the weekend with a good dose of free live sounds and musical collaborations. 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. Full line-up details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org.
JAN POWERS FARMERS MARKET 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.
Proudly supported by Triple M
Every Sunday (until 09 Dec 2018) TIME 3.30pm TICKETS Free PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse, SUGARRUSH Music + QUT Creative Industries DATE
Every Saturday until 22 Dec 2018, returning 26 Jan 2019 TIME 6am–12pm TICKETS Free PRESENTED BY Jan Powers Farmers Markets DATE
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LITTLE artists aT PLAY Join us every Tuesday, during the school term, on the Turbine Platform for a fun, imaginative and creative play experience for children five years and under and their grown ups!
With a focus on play, creativity and social connection and a new host artist every three months, Powerkids: Little Artists at Play is a fun free weekly activity. Currently keeping families active and engaged is Neridah Waters with her energetic program Jump, Jiggle and Twist. Taking a break over the school holidays, Powerkids returns Tue 29 Jan with a brand new artist and program. Powerkids: Little Artists at Play is more than a concert for kids, but a chance for parents/ carers and children to connect and learn through interactive play.
Suitable for children 0–5 years Proudly powered by BMD Image by Kirsten Cox
DATE TIME TICKETS PRESENTED BY
Every Tuesday* (*except school holidays) 9am–12pm (30 min sessions) Free Brisbane Powerhouse + Imaginary Theatre
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We love the
IN BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
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From theatre, music, dance and visual arts we’ve connected with thousands of people this past year; celebrating the vibrant local arts scene, and bringing acclaimed artists of international repute direct to your doorstep. With more than 350 shows and 1300 performances annually, plus major festivals throughout the year, Brisbane Powerhouse’s genuine commitment to growing and enriching Queensland’s arts community is undisputed. Sometimes we’re just a platform, such as when Hannah Gadsby premiered Nanette, but for others it’s something deeper, such as the Briefs Factory’s Close Encounters, which we supported through its creative development and premiere, before watching it play the world and eventually return back here for a sell-out season. The past year has been truly extraordinary. The Australian Performing Arts Market brought international performers and arts workers to our city; Brisbane Comedy Festival saw record attendance; our reputation as a leader in the digital artscape saw the Australian debut performance of Hakanaï alongside the VR theatre tech thriller Frogman, a show Brisbane Powerhouse supported from its creation. Wonderland Festival and MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture further emphasise our investment in local artists, with Brisbane Powerhouse giving venue, marketing and 100 per cent of net box office directly to those creating and delivering new experiences.
We’ve had 54 world premieres here in the last 12 months and, most importantly, the number of local artists presented at Brisbane Powerhouse has grown from 737 in 2013 to 1408 last year, an increase of 91%. To keep in mind how many that is – it's 15 symphony orchestras. 25 productions of Aida. It's the cast of Beautiful – 59 times over. But we certainly don’t do all of this alone. It’s thanks to our many generous and inspired supporters. It’s you, the legendary local organisations that also truly believe in creating opportunities for the many talented artists in our backyard as well as bringing the world’s best to Brisbane. Soon we’ll celebrate 20 years of being a live performance space for creatives – especially for those that want to try something new, those that break the rules and lead. It’s in the building’s DNA. Brisbane Powerhouse has always been a home for people who see things differently. We’re anything but normal, but always warm and real. This is what sets us apart – because audiences and artists will always be at the centre of what we do.
Plus our new funding initiative created to support local producers and performers – The Bridge – has seen the development of new works including Casus Circus’ Chasing Smoke with more to come!
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Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Council’s centre for living art, ideas and experiences helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city.
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Brisbane Powerhouse Foundation gratefully acknowledges our Brisbane Powerhouse Associates and many generous individuals for their support. If you would like to be involved, please contact Brisbane Powerhouse on +61 7 3358 8651 or email development@ brisbanepowerhouse.org
Alex Chaudhuri + Lauren Stable Carol Jelley + The Jelley Family Foundation Cass + Ian George in recognition of the work of Nata Antonieff Catherine Michael CMINK Communify QLD David Conry Diane Quinn Fiona Maxwell John + Regina Cotter John + Sue Godwin Libby Anstis + Neil Hampton Natalie Strijland Susie + Peter Godber UAP
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Mon–Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12noon–4pm We’ll also be open 60mins prior to the performance start time.
Transaction Fees A $6.60 transaction fee applies for all bookings including online, phone and over the counter. When purchasing online, you can choose to receive your tickets via Mobile Ticket, Print-At-Home ezyTicket, regular mail or for collection at the Box Office. Unauthorised Sellers We do not accept tickets sold through unauthorised sales channels including Viagogo, eBay or Gumtree. Please ensure you take care when purchasing tickets, and only purchase through the Brisbane Powerhouse website or Ticketek.
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Refunds + Exchanges Unfortunately no refunds or exchanges are possible once a booking has been completed unless due to circumstances described in the Live Performance Australian Ticketing Code of Practice. There may be a fee applicable on eligible refunds and exchanges. Concessions If you are a full-time student, Centrelink Health Care, Pensioner Concession or Government issued Seniors card holder, you are eligible to buy your ticket at the reduced price if concession prices are available. Please ensure you bring your concession card and ID on the day of the performance. Accessibility Our venue is wheelchair and special needs friendly. Wheelchair parking is available on-site via Lamington Street with lift access from the car park level. If you require assistance with mobility, sight or sound, please phone the Box Office to arrange your tickets and any assistance you may need. Powerhouse and Visy Theatres are equipped with a sound reinforcement system to assist patrons with all levels of hearing impairment, including hearing aids. Companion Cards We offer companion card tickets to all performances unless otherwise stated. If companion tickets are not available, you may be eligible for the concession price if available. Please phone the Box Office to arrange your tickets. Lockouts For some performances, you’ll be permitted entry at a suitable break in the performance. For others, you won’t be permitted entry after the performance has started. Lockouts will be advised on our website at the time of booking. LOCATION Brisbane Powerhouse is located on the Brisbane River, adjacent to New Farm Park – one of Brisbane’s oldest and grandest parks. Here are just a few tips on how you can travel to Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane Powerhouse is very conveniently located on the Newstead-New Farm Bikeway, which connects to the city centre via the New Farm Riverwalk. There is a CityCycle bike hire station outside Brisbane Powerhouse and docking stations in Fortitude Valley to connect you to the Citytrain network. You can also find secure bike racks outside the Stores and Turbine buildings. The 195 and 196 bus services stop at the end of Brunswick Street at Oxlade Drive, on the East side of New Farm Park. The 199 bus stops at Merthyr Road and Hawthorne Street. Both stops are a short walk away from Brisbane Powerhouse. We have more than 100 free car parks, however, during busy times we open a one way link road that connects to New Farm Park that provides an additional 200 car parks. If you have a dinner or performance reservation, we encourage you to arrive 30–40 minutes early to give yourself enough time to find a park. Please note that if you park at New Farm Park, the gate will close at 11pm. The New Farm Ferry Terminal is located approximately 200 metres from Brisbane Powerhouse, with services every 30 minutes until midnight. The taxi collect and drop off area is located in the car park beside the Stores Building. A free taxi phone is located in the foyer, opposite the Box Office. Disclaimer This program guide is correct at the time of printing. For updates please visit our website.
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AT Brisbane Powerhouse Have you considered our Visy Theatre for your next corporate event? Perfect for conferences, meetings and seminars for between 80 and 200 guests, the Visy Theatre is a surprisingly intimate space featuring unique elements of the original building that reflect the contemporary atmosphere of Brisbane Powerhouse. The venue is regularly used for launches and speaking events as well as a main plenary for conferences and seminars. Paired with the Turbine Platform for your catering break out, and with backstage and dressing rooms available for speakers and event preparation, the Visy Theatre is a venue sure to impress. With creative staff able to successfully deliver a custom experience just for you, we’ll ensure your event is both enjoyable and memorable.
Get in touch with our friendly Events Team on 07 3358 8620 or email events@brisbanepowerhouse.org for more information or to make a booking.
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