CULTURED A dose of Queensland arts & craft, exhibitions and performances to satiate the soul.
Wickedly Spellbound
Love Me Do Celebrate 50 years since the Beatles hit our shores with the Cobb+Co Museum's Welcome to Australia… which one am I talking to? exhibition. With footage of the Melbourne Festival Hall concert, original Brisbane Festival Hall seats, photos and some rare and unusual memorabilia, any Beatles aficionado would be loath to miss this. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the exhibit is now open until February 8 next year. cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
It's the hit musical that everyone adores. After enjoying sell-out seasons on Broadway, Wicked is now coming to Brisbane's QPAC to be performed by some of our most talented actors and actresses. Featuring Lucy Durack as Glinda and Jemma Rix as Elphaba, this is the untold story of the witches of Oz, long before Dorothy arrived from Kansas. This awardwinning show has been described as the "defining musical of the decade" by the New York Times – definitely not one to miss. wickedthemusical.com.au
De-robed Straight from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London comes this fashionable uncovering – Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion. Hosted at the Queensland Museum, this reveal of fashion's underthings shows just how our attitudes towards sex, beauty and gender have changed over the years. Victorian drawers, iron corsets and the vanguard fashions of Versace, Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood… take a peek at the garments that have decorated and concealed our bodies, most on public display for the first time. qm.qld.gov.au 192
LIFESTYLE
A Sparkling Christmas Tale Welcome the Christmas season with Ben Stevenson's production of The Nutcracker, performed by the stellar Queensland Ballet from December 12 to 23. The iconic tale of Clara, the courageous Nutcracker and the glittering Sugar Plum Fairy is a treat for all ages. Lose yourself in the stunning sets, incredible costumes and world-class dance, and see this festive tale brought to life. queenslandballet.com.au
New Year, New Party Say hello to 2015 on the beach, surrounded by other excited partygoers and incredible live music. The Full Moon Down Under parties, held monthly on Magnetic Island, is a party like no other. Promising peace, love and parties for all, losing yourself in the music of Australia's most iconic outdoor party is the perfect way to ring in the New Year. fullmoondu.com
Folks and Tunes Woodfordia is welcoming music-lovers of all ages to the annual Woodford Folk Festival, held from December 27 to January 1st this year. With over 2000 performers and 438 events (musical and otherwise!) for participants to revel in, the 29th festival will entice just as many as it has over all those years. Immerse yourself in this artisan land, escape from the humdrum of everyday life, and dance the night away. woodfordfolkfestival.com queenslandhomes.com.au
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