SEPTEMBER Martha Cooper: Street Shots 1970–2019 Wed 14 Aug–Sun 22 Sep PUFFS the Play Fri 23 Aug–Sun 29 Sep Don Walker: SONGS In Conversation with Troy Cassar-Daley Wed 04 Sep MELT Vinyl: Culture Club Colour by Numbers Sat 14 Sep
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MELT Vinyl: Melissa Etheridge Fri 20 + Sat 21 Sep Daddy Long Legs Thu 26 Sep–Sat 05 Oct Brisbane Portrait Prize Mon 30 Sep–Thu 31 Oct
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NOVEMBER
Andy’s Amazing Adventures Live on Stage! Sat 05 + Sun 06 Oct
Clare Bowditch: Speaking Frankly Tour In Conversation with Myf Warhurst Fri 01 Nov
Australian Women in Music Awards 2019 Tue 08 + Wed 09 Oct Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen Dyna-Mite World Tour Fri 11 Oct
Politics in the Pub Tue 05 Nov Bespoke 2019 Fri 08 + Sat 16 Nov
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Sat 12 Oct
Wonderland Festival Thu 21 Nov–Sun 01 Dec
John Waters: Make Trouble Wed 16 Oct
The War on 2019 Fri 22 Nov
Statum Thu 17–Sat 26 Oct
The Idea of North: Presents Sat 23 Nov
Women in Voice 2019 Fri 18–Sun 20 Oct
Archie Roach: Tell Me Why In Conversation with Riverbend Books’ Suzie Wilson Tue 26 Nov
Daniel Sloss: X Mon 21 Oct Radical Reels Tour 2019 Tue 22–Fri 25 Oct Kitty Flanagan & Rebecca de Unamuno in Conversation About 488 Rules for Life Sat 26 Oct Marty Sheargold Sun 27 Oct Josh Thomas: Whoopsie Daisy Wed 30 Oct–Sat 02 Nov
ALL YEAR Powerkids: Little Artists at Play Every Tuesday (except school holidays) Jan Powers Farmers Markets Every Saturday Livewired Comedy Every Sunday (until 17 Nov)
“1977, the Bronx was burning down. No one really wanted to write that graffiti was an interesting thing. But I don’t want to shoot something that’s done with permission. It’s an outlaw art. That’s what makes it thrilling.” – Martha Cooper Techno-circus spectacles, an outrageous pop culture luminary, lyrical storytellers, international comedy celebrities, art that incited a counterculture, satirical wordsmiths plus much more. Only at Brisbane Powerhouse, the beating heart for the ground-breaking, inspirational and experimental.
Spring is in the air, and as Brisbane City Council’s most vibrant creative hub, Brisbane Powerhouse is giving you plenty of reasons to get out and about and explore what it is to live and play in our beautiful city. Warm up with the Writers+Ideas series of events, featuring a diverse range of storytellers from Cold Chisel lyricist Don Walker to musician and campaigner Archie Roach.
This season, the astounding images of New York’s Martha Cooper take over the building, alongside the works of our own heritage-listed aerosol art.
Plus as Brisbane’s indisputable home of comedy, the laughter will be heard across New Farm Park, as comedians Josh Thomas, Marty Sheargold and Daniel Sloss among others, take to the stage.
I’m also excited about our new music program MELT Vinyl, paying homage to the greatest LGBTIQ+ albums, singers and icons. More than a tribute concert, but seminal albums performed coverto-cover by local musicians including Culture Club’s Colour by Numbers and Melissa Etheridge’s self-titled album.
I’m also excited about the annual Wonderland Festival that returns to Brisbane Powerhouse for its sixth year, a unique end-of-year carnival of comedy, burlesque, circus, music, magic and more, including a selection of family-friendly shows.
Over the years we’ve seen many artists use Brisbane Powerhouse for their first foray onstage. We’re proud to support emerging talent and new works and I look forward to the new creation by Flipside Circus and transmedia performance makers Counterpilot. It’s also a delight to welcome Josh Thomas back to Brisbane Powerhouse after a six year hiatus on the stand-up circuit. Truth be told, he worked here once – but we won’t hold that against him! We’re also thrilled to welcome back award-winning stand-up star Daniel Sloss, cult filmmaker John Waters and the inimitable Jon Cleary with his unique New Orleans blend of funk and R&B. Fellow outlaws, be thrilled!
Our support of emerging and local artists continues with The Bridge, our Brisbane City Council funding initiative, in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse, bringing the new multimedia circus work Statum to the stage, by our very own Flipside Circus. Plus, there’s the new River Hub now open, giving recreational river users and commercial vessels easy access to all on offer. From the wonderful food, coffee by the river, shows and art exhibitions… there’s something for everyone at our much-loved Brisbane Powerhouse.
Kris Stewart Artistic Director Adrian Schrinner Lord Mayor
Brisbane Portrait Prize The Brisbane Portrait Prize showcases the best in contemporary portraiture and celebrates the character of the city, and those who make it what it is. The exhibition features more than 80 works from artists across all mediums, including digital. With a total prize pool of $80,000, the overall prize is the $50,000 Lord Mayor’s Prize. Categories include: the $10,000 Digital Prize, a $5,000 Prize for women artists, a $7,500 Performing Arts & Music Industries Award and The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Prize of $7,500. The Brisbane Portrait Prize is the pre-eminent portraiture award in Queensland, and will be held annually at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Suitable for all ages Image by Elizabeth Barden Please note: guide printed before the selection of finalists and image may or may not be in the finalists’ exhibition
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Mon 30 Sep–Thu 31 Oct Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm Free Brisbane Portrait Prize and Brisbane Powerhouse
In this exhibition, he inspiring works of New York photographer Martha Cooper will provide a unique insight into the life and graffiti culture of late 1970s and 80s New York City.
Street Shots 1970–2019 is an extensive body of Cooper’s work before and after NYC’s graffiti explosion, highlighting many forms of street creativity that are often overlooked by passers-by. As a staff photographer for the New York Post, Cooper began to document unsupervised children playing amidst the rubble and disintegrating neighbourhoods of New York (primarily the Lower East Side). This led to introductions to key writers’ in the graffiti scene and the start of a seminal body of works that captured a unique and exciting time in New York’s artistic culture. This free exhibition features photos taken over four decades in such diverse places as New York, Japan, Haiti, Baltimore, Berlin, Japan and Sao Paulo, and includes Martha’s personal mementos and collections.
Suitable for all ages
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Wed 14 Aug–Sun 22 Sep Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm Free Martha: A Picture Story in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Featuring the most fascinating writers and ideasmakers in conversation.
Writers+Ideas this season presents a cultural hive of music makers and ideas shakers taking a deep dive into their journey, creative process and general hysteria. From little things big things grow, and over the next few months we’re planting seeds of inspiration and nurturing the conversation to share big ideas. This group of storytellers will chat about how they got to where they are today, moments that defined them and the struggles they overcame. Joyously devious, honest and raw, moving and poetic, or stories of lugging a baby grand piano around the country, Writers+Ideas brings you face-to-face with some of the people who shaped our visual and musical landscape, and have used their talents to enrich our lives.
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Don Walker: SONGS
In Conversation with Troy Cassar-Daley
For over forty years, Don Walker’s song writing has captured what it is to be Australian. Walker sits down with fellow Australian music icon, Troy Cassar-Daley to discuss Walker’s new book of collected lyrics, SONGS. From Cold Chisel to Catfish, Tex, Don & Charlie to his solo work, as well as many other writing collaborations, Walker’s words are poetic, moving and incisive. Including classics such as Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Cheap Wine and Harry was a Bad Bugger, this collection reveals the breadth of Walker’s vision and the precision of his prose. These lyrics live on the page, with or without the memory of music. Interspersed with autobiographical sketches and anecdotes, SONGS is a must-have for fans of Walker’s brilliant, razor-sharp storytelling. Don’t miss this intimate and insightful discussion.
Suitable for ages 15+ Writers+Ideas is supported by EY and O’Neill Architecture
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Wed 04 Sep 7pm $35 (a), $30 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee Brisbane Powerhouse
Clare Bowditch:
Speaking Frankly Tour In Conversation with Myf Warhurst Sitting down in conversation with ABC Radio’s Myf Warhurst, ARIA Award-winning singer and actress Clare Bowditch breaks down her inner critic and discusses her no-holdsbarred memoir, Your Own Kind of Girl. Clare Bowditch has always had a knack for telling stories. Through her music and performing, this beloved Australian artist has touched hundreds of thousands of lives. But what of the stories she used to tell herself? That 'real life' only begins once you're thin or beautiful, that good things only happen to other people. Your Own Kind of Girl reveals a childhood punctuated by grief, anxiety and compulsion and tells how these forces shaped Clare's life for better and for worse. This is a heart-breaking, wise and at times playful memoir. Clare's own story told raw and as it happened. A reminder that even on the darkest of nights, victory is closer than it seems.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes, sexual and drug references Writers+Ideas is supported by EY and O’Neill Architecture
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Fri 01 Nov 7pm $35 (a), $30 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee Brisbane Powerhouse
The one and only John Waters returns to Australia with his world-acclaimed one-man show, filled with “comic anarchy” – the unique brand of outrageous insights and urbane wit that once earned the cult filmmaker and pop culture icon the moniker ‘The Pope of Trash’. As raconteur, Waters has been touring to adoring crowds around the world for nearly 15 years – though his insights are as sharp as ever. In his own words, “It is a show that I’m constantly updating. I try to make it filthier and dirtier.” Hysterical, shameless and revelatory, Waters serves up salty reflections on the world today, his camp obsessions and life lessons such as the downsides to being famous (none), all studded with cameos from his largerthan-life stars, from Divine and Mink Stole to Johnny Depp, Kathleen Turner and Patricia Hearst. Joyously devious, Waters elevates all that is trashy in life into a call to arms to filth followers everywhere.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes, sexual and drug references Writers+Ideas is supported by EY and O’Neill Architecture
Wed 16 Oct 7.30pm $79 + $6.90 transaction fee PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME TICKETS
John Waters:
Make Trouble
Archie Roach:
Tell Me Why
In Conversation with Riverbend Books' Suzy Wilson An extraordinary in-conversation with Australian music legend Archie Roach and Riverbend Books’ Suzy Wilson about Roach’s powerful new memoir, Tell Me Why. Stolen child, seeker, teenage alcoholic, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, and leader. Roach was only a few years old when he was forcibly removed from his family. Brought up by a series of foster parents until his early teens, his world imploded when he received a letter that spoke of a life he had no memory of. In this intimate, moving and often shocking memoir, Roach tells his stories of love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and the healing power of music. Overcoming enormous odds to find his story and his people, Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through song to become the legendary singersongwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved by fans worldwide.
Suitable for ages 15+ Writers+Ideas is supported by EY and O’Neill Architecture
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Tue 26 Nov 7.30pm $40 (a) $35 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee Presented by Riverbend Books and Brisbane Powerhouse
Kitty Flanagan & Rebecca De Unamuno In Conversation about 488 Rules for Life Join Kitty Flanagan and Rebecca De Unamuno live on stage as they discuss Kitty’s long awaited new book, 488 Rules for Life. Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language
There used to be only twelve rules for life, but Kitty Flanagan changed all that. She has rules about everything from how much perfume you should wear to how far back you should stand from the baggage carousel. Find out which rules Rebecca agrees with and which rules she thinks are just plain stupid. It’s all up for discussion in what promises to be a highly entertaining and illuminating evening.
Writers+Ideas is supported by EY and O’Neill Architecture
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Sat 26 Oct 5pm + 8pm $49.90 + $6.90 transaction fee alist.com.au
It has sparked a cult following across the world, and now it’s Brisbane’s turn to step into the world of magical misfits with the smash-hit comedy play PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic.
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, a lovable group of misfits, who just happened to be there too. PUFFS The Play offers a fresh look at the familiar tale of a Certain Boy Wizard from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through Wizard School. For more information visit puffstheplay.com
Suitable for ages 14+ Contains coarse language and adult themes Please note: weekend matinées have been lightly transfigured so they can be enjoyed by wizards 8+
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Fri 23 Aug–Sun 29 Sep brisbanepowerhouse.org $39.90–$69.90 + $6.60 transaction fee Tilted Windmills Theatricals in association with TEG Live
THE BEST THE BEST
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It’s time to bust out the air guitar as Brisbane Powerhouse celebrates the greatest LGBTIQ+ albums, singers and icons of the past 50 years with MELT Vinyl. Bringing the best in Brisbane’s music community together to pay homage to the messages, MELT Vinyl shares the struggles and vocals of our LGBTIQ+ voices. More than a tribute concert, this series presents a seminal album from an iconic band or musician, performed cover-to-cover by outstanding talented local musicians. Tackling the emotional difficulties of relationships, love, romance as well as the energy and independent spirit of these classic artists, MELT Vinyl is sure to get the pulse racing and spirits high.
PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane Pride Festival
Culture Club Colour By Numbers MELT Vinyl celebrates the landmark second album of one of the most successful and pioneering bands of the 80s, Culture Club, with Colour by Numbers. Brisbane’s Turtle Juice Records, led by Kendall Layt, have pulled together the best R&B and jazz ensemble to perform these infectious songs, featuring guest vocalists James Halloran, Josh Daveta, Sellma Soul and Yani. Flamboyant, fun, sexy, soulful, colourful, androgynous and carefree, this music event will bring Culture Club’s energy to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Melissa Etheridge HER DEBUT ALBUM Kristy Apps and her full band with special guests Ofa Fanaika and Nikolaine Martin perform the smash-hit debut album from Melissa Etheridge. It’s been 31 years since her self-titled album tackled the emotional difficulties of relationships, love and romance as well as the energy and independent spirit of a young woman about to hit international acclaim. Don’t miss this night of high-voltage rock and roll.
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references
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Sat 14 Sep 7pm $39 (a), $34 (c + groups 4+) + $6.90 transaction fee
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references
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Fri 20 + Sat 21 Sep 7pm $39 (a), $34 (c + groups 4+) + $6.90 transaction fee
Uber-soulful, uber-funky and a slew of songs that other artists are sure to cover in the coming years. Jon’s vocals are spine tinglingly good... Music Republic Magazine, 2018
New Orlean’s music legend Jon Cleary and his band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen bring the sultry, seductive and uber-funky sounds of the American south to Brisbane Powerhouse for one night only as part of their massive Dyna-Mite World Tour. After another incredible turn at the famed New Orleans Jazz Fest in April, fans in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia will have the chance to experience a breathtaking night of music as Cleary and his crew perform tracks from Dyna-Mite as well as some all-time favourites. Jon Cleary embodies the sound of New Orleans. Bolstered by the presence of his long time band, this concert will be a highlight on the 2019 music calendar.
Suitable for all ages
Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm $69 (a), $60 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME TICKETS
This year features beloved Women in Voice (WiV) veteran Alison St Ledger, the phenomenal vocal talent that is Queenie van de Zandt (as herself!), the sublime musical stylings of Pauline Maudy (Mzaza) and a welcome return to Women in Voice for blues mamma Barb Fordham performing with her daughter Georgie Neilsen, lead singer of indie sensation Georgie Neilsen and the Growing Pains. Also joining WiV as emcee this year is awardwinning improviser and comedian Jenny Wynter and, of course, the legendary Women in Voice band under the direction of Jamie Clark.
Brisbane’s iconic cabaret institution returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with a superb mix of audience favourites and exciting new talent.
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Every WiV show is a unique blend of styles and genres, combining the talents of nationallyrecognised homegrown artists and astounding new talent, singing great songs in a way that keeps audiences returning year after year. It’s exceptional, uncompromising and truly unique. Suitable for ages 15+ Women in Voice is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Fri 18–Sun 20 Oct Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm + 7.30pm, Sun 6.30pm $69 (a), $64 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee WiV Presents
Australian Women Music Awards
Turning the spotlight on women, the 2019 AWMAs feature 15 award categories acknowledging and celebrating First Nations and multicultural performers, excellence in artistry, classical music, technical and production skills, cross-cultural development, song-writing, music education, music photography, leadership, music journalism, humanitarian work and more. The AWMA program also features a series of forums, networking and a keynote address focusing on diversity, identity, empowerment and conversation. For more information visit womeninmusicawards.com.au
Suitable for ages 15+ The Australian Women in Music Awards are made possible with the proud support of the Queensland Government and Canon
Tue 08 + Wed 09 Oct Tue 10am–8pm (Forums, Keynote + Networking), Wed 10am (HOW Opera Forum) Wed 7pm (Award Ceremony, Concert + Party) TICKETS brisbanepowerhouse.org PRESENTED BY Cicada International Inc DATE TIME
Image: Deborah Conway performing at the inaugural AWMAs
Some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry will once again join forces at Brisbane Powerhouse for the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs).
That time of year is upon us once again, that so easily becomes all about how much you can do, make, buy, and wrap. But what if we were all just present?
Multi ARIA Award-winning vocal group The Idea of North returns to Brisbane with an end of year celebration in the iconic Powerhouse Theatre. You’ll hear songs you know and songs you don’t, you’ll luxuriate in the kaleidoscope of feels this group awakens in its audiences. Joined by the youthful exuberance of the Brisbane Birralee Voices, one of Australia’s finest children's choirs, this is an evening of music you must experience. Suitable for all ages
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Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm $49 (a), $42 (c + group 6+ ), $32 child) + $6.90 transaction fee TION Enterprises
Creating dynamic dance for the digital age.
Queensland Ballet joins forces with leading creative talents including Lucy Guerin, Amy Hollingsworth and Loughlan Prior to produce a series of new contemporary works that reimagine dance. Bespoke creates a multi-sensory experience, bringing together a collaborative space for artists who share a vision to co-create, to disrupt the norm and to embrace the interlacing of technology and dance. The mesmerising outcome is art that creates wonder and inspiration in all of us.
Suitable for ages 12+
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Fri 08–Sat 16 Nov Tue + Wed 6.30pm, Thu, Fri + Sat 7.30pm, Sat + Sun 1.30pm $65 + $6.60 transaction fee Queensland Ballet
Based on the classic novel which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire – a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, and Downton Abbey – this heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor has charmed audiences of all ages from Los Angeles to London.
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Critics are cheering: Daddy Long Legs has “echoes of She Loves Me and top-notch performances” and “is one of the most enthralling, entertaining and moving love stories on the American musical theatre stage.”
Suitable for all ages
Thu 26 Sep–Sat 05 Oct Thu, Fri + Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 6pm $54-$59 + $6.90 transaction fee Passion Productions
For the first time ever in Australia, the star of ABC Kids and CBeebies Andy’s Wild Adventures, Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures and Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures, BAFTAnominated presenter Andy Day is on his time travels again! And this time, you can really be there too…
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Andy Day is fascinated by all creatures – big and small, existing or extinct. And now, he is on a mission to thrill and entertain in a brand-new live adventure. He’ll have some help too – from familiar faces, new friends and hopefully you. So, don’t be a dozy dinosaur. Get your tickets now for a show of prehistoric proportions! Suitable for ages 3+
Sat 05 + Sun 06 Oct Sat 1pm, 3pm + 4.45pm, Sun 11am, 2pm + 4pm $47.90 (A reserve), $40.75 (B reserve) + transaction fee of $6.90 BBC Studios and Live Nation
Based on all the best of the year’s headlines from The Chaser and The Shovel – and some of the worst – The War on 2019 allows you to relive all the AFPapproved highlights of the year.
In 2019, Australian voters endured a bruising election. The only question in Australian politics now is: how many decades will ScoMo choose to stay in power? Australia is now a perfect utopia. Under ScoMo, Dutto and Frydo there is no longer any need for critical comment. Which is lucky, because if there was, the AFP would need to investigate. Join Australia’s satirical all-stars: Charles Firth (The Chaser), James Schloeffel (The Shovel), Mark Humphries (ABC TV’s 7.30) and Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Victoria Zerbst (SBS The Feed) as they dissect everything that happened in the year.
Suitable for ages 12+
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Fri 22 Nov 6.30pm + 9pm $67 (VIP), $47 (a), $32 (c) + $6.90 transaction fee chaser.com.au and theshovel.com.au
Daniel returns to Australia as part of his 300-date global tour that spans 40 countries and where, earlier this year, he sold out every show across ten different comedy festivals in Australia and New Zealand. This is your last chance to see this incredible show in Australia, and this time Daniel is bringing the full-length show, complete with support from the brilliantly funny Kai Humphries.
Don’t miss Scotland’s award-winning Daniel Sloss when he returns to Brisbane this October for a very special encore performance of his critically acclaimed and stunning live show, X.
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Daniel is the star of the two global smash-hit Netflix specials DARK and Jigsaw (190 countries and 26 languages), has appeared on Conan a record ten times, sold out his shows across 11 consecutive Edinburgh Fringe seasons and sold out five solo off-Broadway seasons. His extraordinary Daniel Sloss: X tour has received rave reviews from around the world. An hilarious and ground-breaking show not to be missed.
Suitable for all ages 16+ Contains coarse language, drug references, adult themes and sexual references
Mon 21 Oct 7.30pm $49.90 + $6.90 transaction fee Century and MZA
JOSH THOMAS WHOOPSIE DAISY Josh is returning home to Australia for his first live show since the global success of multi award-winning series, Please Like Me. This whistle stop tour of Australia will sell out, so get in quick. His last live show was in 2013, so he must have something to talk about…
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language
Wed 30 Oct– Sat 02 Nov TIME 7.30pm TICKETS $44.90–$54.90 + $6.90 transaction fee PRESENTED BY Token Events DATE
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the seventh year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2019 Festival to Brisbane.
Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a lineup of veteran favourites, international stars, and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs. So call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year – don’t miss out on a huge night of laughs!
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains adult themes and coarse language
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Sat 12 Oct 8pm $39 + $6.60 transaction fee Sydney Comedy Festival
Marty Sheargold tours his stand-up show around Australia for a night of must see comedy!
Laugh live with the star of the Nova Network’s Kate, Tim and Marty show, as he delivers a load of jokes and stories he can’t do between 4pm and 6pm! You’ve seen him on Network 10’s Have You Been Paying Attention and want more, book now!
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language
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Sun 27 Oct 5pm + 7.30pm Sold Out alist.com.au and Nova
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 2019 Radical Reels Australian tour features a carefully curated program of films that has something for every kind of adrenaline junkie. 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.
Suitable for ages 12+
Tue 22–Fri 25 Oct 7pm $35.50 (a), $28 (c), $32 (group 10+) + $6.60 transaction fee PRESENTED BY Adventure Reels DATE TIME TICKETS
A new physical performance by the award-winning Flipside Circus and Counterpilot. We produce around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Our lives are uploaded and recorded; big data is only getting bigger. Inspired by a series of techno-circus experiments, Statum explores the interplay between human bodies and technology – fusing live biometric data and acrobatic virtuosity to create a new kind of circus spectacle. Audiences are invited to experience circus from a completely new angle. Inhabit performer’s bodies, muscle tension, heart rate, step count… insides are on display as beauty and geekiness meet.
Suitable for ages 10+ Contains strobe lighting This project has been supported by The Bridge, an initiative of Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane City Council
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Thu 17–Sat 26 Oct Thu + Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm + 7pm, Sun 2pm $24.50 (a), $18 (c + group 6+) + $6.60 transaction fee Flipside Circus with Counterpilot in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
POLITICS in THE PUB
LIVEWIRED COMEDY Brisbane Powerhouse is bringing the laughs to the weekend with Livewired Comedy, an hilarious hour of the best free live comedy in Brisbane. Make your Sunday the starting point for an amazing week full of belly laughs, catching up with mates and getting to know the best in the local comedy scene. The best local and visiting comedians live on stage serving up an hour of free ribcracking laughs – just with a fresh look. There’s no better way to forget about Monday than with a cracking Sunday!
Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language and adult themes Proudly powered by
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 a panel discussion is the opportunity for the audience to directly pose their questions to the panel.
Supported by Triple M
Suitable for ages 15+
Every Sunday (until 17 Nov) TIME 5pm TICKETS Free PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse
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Tue 05 Nov 6pm Free New Farm Neighbourhood Centre in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
JAN POWERS Powerkids: Little FARMERS Artists MARKETS at Play Take some time out and bring the kids down to Powerkids: Little Artists at Play every Tuesday (except school holidays) for a free arts adventure for little ones aged 0-5yrs. Powerkids: Little Artists at Play is a creative play workshop series for children and their carers. Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Imaginary Theatre, this weekly program is a chance for children and their grown ups to connect, create, and learn through fun and interactive play.
Each Saturday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets brings the freshest Queensland produce to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Every term a new artist hosts a fresh session of Powerkids to stretch your little one’s imagination and get them moving. Find out more about the current session at brisbanepowerhouse.org.
Suitable for children 0–5 years
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 is the perfect start to your weekend.
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Every Saturday 6am–12noon Free Jan Powers Farmers Markets
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Every Tuesday (except school holidays) TIME 9am–12noon TICKETS Free PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse and Imaginary Theatre DATE
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
Level 1 Brisbane Powerhouse 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL 07 3358 1063 TIME Tue 9am til late, Wed–Sun 9.30am til late BARALTO.COM.AU
MARY MAE’S BAR & KITCHEN Get rollin' on the river with southern inspired soul food, killer cocktails and signature bloody marys. Ground Level Brisbane Powerhouse 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL 07 3358 5464 TIME Mon–Fri 8:30am til late, Sat + Sun 8am til late MARYMAES.COM.AU
Situated on the lawns of the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, enjoy lush garden surroundings with panoramic views of the Brisbane River. Guests will experience an outdoor event space complete with marquees, cocktail lounge bar, interactive food stations, premium beverages, live music, games and more. This exclusive Garden Lounge space, catering for up to 200 people, is only open from November–December.
Brisbane’s best new end-of-year party attraction! If you are interested in a smaller, more intimate celebration we’ve got plenty of other function venues and party packages available. Contact our events team on 3358 8620 or events@brisbanepowerhouse.org
DATE Nov–Dec 2019 PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse in association with
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Brisbane
Comedy Festival
2020 WANT TO BE IN ON THE JOKE?
We are already knee-deep in planning for Brisbane Comedy Festival 2020 and have some great surprises up our sleeves as well as the funniest international and national comedians. From corporate packages to brand activations and truly engaging one-off experiences, the team at Brisbane Comedy Festival work closely with our partners to create tailored experiences that keep everyone happy. If you would like to team up with us and partner on Australia’s fastest growing comedy festival, contact the Brisbane Comedy Festival team on 07 3358 8673 or development@brisbanepowerhouse.org
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2020 21 Feb–22 Mar Sign up for lols, updates and special offers at brisbanecomedyfestival.com
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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 New Farm Park River Hub is located on the river directly in front of Brisbane Powerhouse with easy vessel access for tour boats, kayaks, canoes and recreational vessels. 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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Welcome WONDERLAND FESTIVAL CELEBRATES A CAVALCADE OF FEARLESS PHYSICAL FEATS, GREAT STORYTELLING, CAPTIVATING LIVE MUSIC AND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD COMEDY. Brisbane’s sultry summer nights will be a spectacle of the weird, wonderful and handpicked to surprise and delight. Bringing together the most talented performers for a unique end-of-year carnival of comedy, burlesque, circus, music, magic and more. United by a palpable sense of fearlessness and heart with guaranteed glamour and giggles, run riot with us for our annual end-of-year celebration.
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Bombshell
Burlesque Sweet
Dreams
THEY'RE THE GIRLS OF YOUR DREAMS - OR IS IT YOUR NIGHTMARES?
BOMBSHELL BURLESQUE RETURN AFTER CONSECUTIVE SOLD OUT WONDERLAND FESTIVAL SEASONS WITH A GLITTERING JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHT IN BOMBSHELL BURLESQUE: SWEET DREAMS. With a focus on glamour and fun, this fast-paced, cheeky show features stunning group routines with slick choreography, award-winning soloists, aerial performance and just a little touch of danger to bring your showgirl dreams to life. Indulging all of your subconscious desires, you’ll be treated to a spectacular array of performances by Queensland’s premier showgirls. Dream on! Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, implied nudity, adult themes and sexual references
BURLESQUE DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Fri 29 + Sat 30 Nov 9.30pm Powerhouse Theatre Bombshell Burlesque in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Dames of Throne Burlesque Show
NOW THAT YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW HAS ENDED, THE DAMES OF THRONE BURLESQUE SHOW IS BRINGING YOUR MOST LOVED CHARACTERS BACK TO THE STAGE, IN THE ALL NEW TOURING VERSION FEATURING A LIVE MUSICAL SCORE. Winter is coming, but that doesn’t stop these girls and guys of The Empire Strips Back from wearing very little indeed. Inspired by the stories and people of Westeros, this show is set to light a fire in people’s hearts hotter than wildfire. This will be an amazing show with an attention to detail not matched anywhere else in Australia. VIP tickets will include a limited edition lanyard, poster signed by the cast and a photo opportunity on the throne with one cast member before the show. Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, strobe, nudity, adult themes, sexual and drug references
BURLESQUE DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28–Sat 30 Nov 7pm Powerhouse Theatre Russall S. Beattie
Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Game Of Thrones and its characters are registered trademarks of George R. R. Martin and HBO. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with George R. R. Martin or HBO or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.
Die Hard
The Movie The Play
IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE AND ALL NEW YORK COP JOHN McCLANE WANTS TO DO IS PATCH THINGS UP WITH HIS HIGH-POWERED CORPORATE WIFE, HOLLY. Little do they know, smooth-talking Hans Gruber and his cabal of Eurotrash terrorists are on their way to hijack celebrations at LA’s Nakatomi Plaza. With only a gun, a white singlet and the Dad from TV sitcom Family Matters, John McClane must use his wits to survive (and deliver some pithy one-liners). Full of bare-footed action, danger and their trademark low-fi special effects, this new comedy from the team that brought you Speed: The Movie, The Play and Titanic: The Movie, The Play will have you screaming yippee-ki-yay. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language
COMEDY DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21 Nov–Sun 01 Dec 7pm + 8.30pm Turbine Platform Act/React in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Image by Sam Scoufos
FIRE WALK WITH US The Music of Twin Peaks FIRE WALK WITH US IS A LIVE REIMAGINING OF SONGS AND MUSIC FROM THE ICONIC TWIN PEAKS TV SERIES AND THE PREQUEL FILM, FIRE WALK WITH ME. Composed by Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch, this music is a masterclass in minimalist atmospheres, haunting vocals and sinister soundscapes. To reinterpret these works, Electric Moon brings together an 8-piece music ensemble and four vocalists all bound together by a deep love for Lynch’s most celebrated work. An immersive, dreamlike experience evoking the beauty, yearning, mystery and playfulness of everything that is Twin Peaks. Suitable for ages 15+
MUSIC DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Sun 24 Nov 6pm Powerhouse Theatre Electric Moon in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
railed FROM THE CREATORS OF THE SMASH HIT ELIXIR (WINNER OF BEST CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE AWARD AT ADELAIDE FRINGE 2018), COMES RAILED, a western-themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and hilarious comic timing of the Head First Acrobats. Prepare yourself for when bare chested circus meets bare knuckle bar fights. A racy, heart-stopping display of the finest acrobatics by the most ridiculous storytellers in the circus. Leave your expectations at home, come to the wrong side of the tracks, and let the Head First Acrobats boys steal your hearts. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains adult themes and sexual references
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21 Nov–Sun 01 Dec 7.30pm Stores Studio Head First Acrobats in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
VANGUARD Burlesque BRISBANE’S PREMIERE BURLESQUE AND VARIETY EVENT, VANGUARD BURLESQUE, RETURNS TO WONDERLAND FESTIVAL FOLLOWING MULTIPLE SOLD OUT SEASONS.
Featuring a bevy of internationally recognised performers, prepare for a night of quirky glamour and seduction. Whether you’re a burlesque virgin or seasoned professional, Vanguard has something for everyone. Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, nudity, adult themes and sexual references
BURLESQUE DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sat 23 Nov 9pm Visy Theatre Lillian Lace in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
babySize gotQueens back A SHOW OF FLESH, SEX, PROFANITY AND COMEDY CHAOS, THIS ALL-GIRL CAST WILL TAKE YOU ON AN EXPLORATION OF THE FEMALE FORM IN ALL HER GLORY. A wildly funny, energetic cabaret riot, performed by an ensemble of comedians, dancers, burlesque artists and puppeteers from around Australia. Discover a brand new psychosexual adventure of projection mashups, burlesque shakedowns, stripper anarchy, absurdist performance art and naked circus. Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, nudity, adult themes and sexual references
BURLESQUE DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu–Sat 9pm, Sun 7.30pm Visy Theatre Acid Tongue in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
LEATHER LUNGS
Son of a Preacher
A MASTER OF FALSETTO AND STILETTO WITH A PHENOMENAL VOCAL RANGE SPANNING OVER FOUR OCTAVES, this daring deviant marries savage wit, outrageous innuendo and what Express Magazine called “a voice to die for” to drag you screaming with laughter into a world of pleasure, amusement and challenge. Leather Lungs crosses with religion, fist fights with anxiety, scissors with sexuality and discos with dildos, amongst an explosion of songs.
Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references
CABARET DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov 7.30pm Visy Theatre Ben Anderson in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Isaac Lomman Hypnosis [live] ISAAC LOMMAN IS BRINGING HIS EXTREMELY POPULAR SHOW, HYPNOSIS [LIVE] BACK FOR THREE SHOWS ONLY. A hypnosis extravaganza featuring a lineup of hilarious scenarios for our stars to experience and audiences to witness. Gone are the days of spilling secrets on stage, chicken dancing and people waking up naked. This show focuses on the power of the subject’s minds and does away with those old stereotypes of hypnotism. A family friendly show for those aged 8–80+. Suitable for ages 8+
MAGIC/ILLUSION DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sat 23 Nov 6pm Visy Theatre Entranced Entertainment in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
the great australian
v a t S f o comedy Roast CELEBRITY ROASTS HAVE BEEN ONE OF AMERICA’S BIGGEST COMEDY EVENTS FOR YEARS AND NOW AUSTRALIA GETS THE BRUTAL AND HILARIOUS ART OF ROASTING WITH THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN COMEDY ROAST OF STAV. The victim is comedian and radio presenter Stav Davidson (Hit105FM). No feelings will be spared, no holds will be barred and no friendships will ever be the same. Featuring roastings from Stav’s wife, comedian and radio host Kat Davidson (612ABC), comedian Mel Buttle (Great Australian Bake Off) and Christopher Wayne (The Naked Magicians), plus more. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language and adult themes
COMEDY DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Sun 01 Dec 7pm Powerhouse Theatre Christopher Wayne Entertainment in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Matt Tarrant
Unsolved AWARD-WINNING AND SOLD OUT EACH YEAR SINCE 2012, MATT TARRANT RETURNS TO BRISBANE IN 2019 WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW AFTER WINNING THE PICK OF THE ADELAIDE FRINGE AWARD EARLIER THIS YEAR!
Featuring the world’s best magic, mentalism and storytelling performed by one of Australia’s most popular entertainers. Expect to be fooled, charmed and amazed. Suitable for all ages
MAGIC/ILLUSION DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu–Sat 7.30pm, Sun 6pm Visy Theatre MindBlown Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Tash York Adulting IF YOU'VE EVER BEEN ENGAGED AT 19 OR HAVE PARKING TICKETS WORTH A HOUSE DEPOSIT, THEN, LIKE TASH, YOU'VE PROBABLY NOT MASTERED ADULTING. It is the process of doing 'grown-up' things. Things like holding down a job, paying your bills on time, cooking dinner (that doesn't involve Maccas drive-thru) and even doing your taxes. Known for her ballsy voice and witty repartee, the award-winning cabaret artist Tash York will help us all understand why growing up is hard! Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language and adult themes
CABARET DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu–Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8pm Turbine Studio Big Hair Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Under my Eye SHE’S STANDING IN FRONT OF YOU, FEMALE, CAUCASIAN, MIDDLE CLASS, FIT, APPEALING, PERFORMER, OF SCOTTISH AND DUTCH BLOOD, HOT-HEADED HULA HOOPING SMART ARSE! A fiercely vulnerable and extreme physical performance into the unrelenting chitchat of the mind. Always searching for story, dissecting, criticising, categorising, judging and boxing them all up into distorted ideas and limiting perceptions. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language, nudity and strobe
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec 6pm Stores Studio GUSH in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Whistle THE WHAT IF YOU WERE AT THE SAME TIME SPECTATOR AND CREATOR OF A PIECE? A juggler, a whistle and the audience together create a multitude of moments: Time travel - Déjà vu – Glitches - Fast forward – Rewind - Déjà vu, all without technics or special effects. A journey through several different hilarious yet often poetic narratives. Close your eyes! Open them! Will you play the game or will you cheat? Either way you will be played! Family friendly Suitable for all ages
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28–Sat 30 Nov 6pm Visy Theatre Squarehead Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Dwell
AN INTIMATE, OUTRAGEOUS, HIGH-ENERGY CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE.
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28–Sat 30 Nov 6.15pm Turbine Studio Collectivist in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Dwell blends cabaret, narrative and the unexpected. Each guest follows three rules: leave the room as you found it; your stay is short, make the most of it; and please take your baggage with you. Check-in if you dare! Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language and nudity
Big Glittery Sh!tshow BIG GLITTERY SH!TSHOW IS A HILARIOUSLY SEXY, JAW DROPPING CIRCUS SPECTACLE with a strong undercurrent of celebration, acceptance and love, where no idea is too wild, rowdiness is encouraged and the ridiculous is the sublime. Audience members with pacemakers are advised to bring extra batteries to this utterly indulgent experience overflowing with glitter, cupcake frosting and a buttload of dildos. Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, nudity, adult themes and sexual references
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov 9pm Stores Studio Hyperion Entertainment in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
feeling Mama Altogood Sings Nina Simone
DR NINA SIMONE WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE VOICES IN MUSIC HISTORY. In this spellbinding evening, jazz cabaret diva Mama Alto and pianist Miss Chief perform selections from Nina Simone’s vast songbook to illuminate her fire, her power, her genius and her anger. Suitable for ages 15+
MUSIC DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu–Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.15pm Turbine Studio Mama Alto in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Circus-Cision Those that made the cut !
Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language, very adult themes, sexual references and full frontal nudity
CIRCUS DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Fri 29 + Sat 30 Nov 9pm Stores Studio Head First Acrobats in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
FEATURING THE BEST CIRCUS ARTISTS AT THIS YEAR’S WONDERLAND FESTIVAL, don't miss this raucous late-night variety show hosted by the incredible Head First Acrobats (creators of smash hits Elixir and Railed) and featuring a talented variety of guests. If you want to see the best, and only the best, of this year's festival, Circus-Cision is for you.
anya anastasia Cabaret Star for Hire AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL QUEEN OF CABARET IS QUITTING CABARET! This is her riotous job audition, presented as a hilarious off Off-Broadway comedy musical about one woman's failures. Confessions, conspiracy theories and hysterical musings of an artist on the brink of superstardom, or mental breakdown, or both. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language
CABARET DATE
Thu 21–Sat 23 Nov
TIME 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio PRESENTED BY Anya Anastasia in partnership with
Brisbane Powerhouse
Awesome
Ocean Party THEATRE DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
AWESOME OCEAN PARTY IS A MAGIC-REALISM-CABARET CROSS BIRTHDAY PARTY HOSTED BY A WOMAN WHO BELIEVES SHE IS HALF OCTOPUS. She invites you into the depths of her three hearts. Through song, storytelling and ocean-themed everything she weaves together a tale of love, loss, longing and legends of amphibious family histories. This is a fun, quirky and poignant adventure that will blow your expectations out of the water.
Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov 6.15pm Turbine Studio Giema Contini and Matt Seery in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Suitable for ages 10+
Diva
MOTHER, OPERA SINGER, LOVER OF WINE AND CHERRY RIPES (IN THAT ORDER).
Enjoy an evening of songs and stories that have formed part of this diva’s journey to the footlights. The hits, the misses and the copious amounts of under-eye concealer that elevated her to the status of… Diva – Always Sublime, Sometimes Ridiculous. Suitable for ages 15+ May contain sexual references
CABARET DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Sun 24 Nov 6pm Visy Theatre Emily Burke in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Bite Me But Smile WHAT'S A GIRL GOT TO DO TO GET A 'LIKE'
AROUND HERE? #CONFUSED
Armed with occa opera, revamped jazz, bastardised burlesque and cheeky banter, singer Miss Zella Shear is ready to entertain audiences with her cabaret, Bite Me But Smile (whether they’re ready for her or not). Featuring sexy snacks, mechanical stimuli, audience seducing, risqué reveals and a talking kebab, this comedic cabaret explores what it means to be happy in real life, not just on social media. Suitable for ages 18+ | Contains coarse language and adult themes
CABARET Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov Thu–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm VENUE Graffiti Room PRESENTED BY Elizabeth Shearer in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TIME
CHRISTOPHER WAYNE Fully Clothed SINCE THE AGE OF 7, CHRISTOPHER WAYNE HAS ONLY EVER WANTED TO DO TWO THINGS - PERFORM MAGIC AND MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. In early 2019, he made entertainment history when he became the first Australian magic show ever to headline in Las Vegas, performing a residency at the iconic MGM Grand Casino! This year he returns to Brisbane and to where it all began, performing his favourite tricks from throughout his career and sharing his insanely true story of how a magic geek from Brisbane can conquer the world. Suitable for all ages
MAGIC DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov Thu-Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm Graffiti Room Christopher Wayne Entertainment in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
fortified THIS IS A WAR STORY. But there are no guns and ammo, just angry words and hurt pride. It's about blowing up your life and starting again. About divorce, love, loss, change and discovering a strength you never knew you had. Fortified will leave you inspired, empowered and uplifted. Suitable for ages 15+ Contains coarse language and adult themes
CABARET DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov Thu–Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8pm Turbine Studio Popjam Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Slack
Mirror DYSTOPIAN SKETCH COMEDY. Living in the future isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but hey - we might as well laugh about it. Get set for a brave new world of sketch comedy from two of Brisbane's funniest writer/performers! Join Amy Currie (Love/ Hate Actually) and Drew Lochrie (Titanic: the Movie, the Play) for a terrifyingly hilarious look at technology, relationships and our increasingly bleak future. Suitable for ages 15+ | Contains coarse language
COMEDY DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu-Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm Graffiti Room Nice Loud Voices in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Rasa BE EMOTIONALLY ROLLER-COASTERED BY AN ANCIENT, INTRIGUING INDIAN PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE. Comedian Ashwin Segkar debuts his theatrical comedy, Rasa at Wonderland Festival. Rasa moves you through a swirl of emotions using the power of comedy, sound and storytelling. It takes a technique from the world’s oldest drama manual and applies it to modern performance in a unique and hilarious show. Suitable for ages 15+
COMEDY DATE TIME VENUE PRESENTED BY
Thu 28 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Thu–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm Graffiti Room Ashwin Segkar in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Swing Party WONDERLAND FESTIVAL KICKS OFF WITH A 1960S DANCE PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED. Keeping the music pumping will be a live jazz ensemble and the feet thumping will be Brisbane Powerhouse’s favourite swing collective, Swing On In. Grab your dancing shoes and help us kick off Wonderland Festival with the ultimate swing party.
FREE Fri 22 Nov 6pm Powerhouse Amphitheatre PRESENTED BY Brisbane Powerhouse and Archie Rose Distilling Co. DATE TIME VENUE
Suitable for ages 12+
JAKE Moss with feelings Brisbane artist Jake Moss presents his first public exhibition in Australia in three years with 100 new paintings and his first ever open studio. A collection of blatant and honest paintings, Moss describes his work as colourful, meaningful, philosophical, funny, serious, pretty, ugly and BIG. Experience this widely creative and colourful artist and meet him in person during Wonderland Festival. Suitable for ages 15+
VISUAL ARTS OPEN STUDIO DATE VENUE
Thu 21 Nov–Sun 01 Dec Mosquito Foyer
EXHIBITION DATE Fri 15 Nov–Sun 15 Dec VENUE Exhibition spaces PRESENTED BY Jake Moss in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse