WINTER 2015
MUSICAL Dirty Dancing FESTIVALS Queensland Music Festival Queensland Cabaret Festival
Enriching Queensland
through performing arts
Welcome
If music be the food of love, play on. So said Shakespeare in Twelfth Night. This winter QPAC is filled with music as we collaborate with Queensland Music Festival and Queensland Cabaret Festival to present new works alongside favourites by some of our great Australian musicians. Two musicals – Dirty Dancing and Anything Goes will take over the Lyric Theatre; and we want you to try something different with our new free public programs Front Yard Music and Lunchtime Live. This year is QPAC’s 30th anniversary. When curating our anniversary program we wanted to encourage as many people as possible to visit QPAC whether it is for the first time, or the 21st, to experience anew the sensation of live performance. Since the Centre opened we have welcomed more than 20 million visitors to more than 26,000 performances. In the last few years we have built our audience to more than one million people each year, and of those about a fifth come here to see a free concert or performance. QPAC belongs to Queensland and Queenslanders. Our vision is to create a world where the performing arts matter to everyone. Over time we’ve grown to be part of the fabric of this city. Looking ahead we want to cultivate the artistic literacy of Brisbane, helping cement the city’s reputation as an energetic, innovative and culturally exciting place to live.
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Highlights CONTENTS
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ENRICHMENT
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MUSICALS
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FESTIVALS
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OPERA
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FAMILY
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DANCE
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DRAMA
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COMEDY
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TALK
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CONCERT
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CLASSICAL
52–59
EXHIBITION
60-61
FREE
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Celebrating
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QPAC celebrates 30 years of creating and sharing art with Queensland. Since raising the curtain in 1985, QPAC has grown into an international leader among performing arts centres and has created a place for the people of Queensland to both participate and create memorable experiences. QPAC has welcomed 20 million visitors in this time and presented more than 26,000 performances annually with about one fifth of patrons attending free performances and events. The QPAC experience is more than what is on stage. Our focus is to provide an arts centre to the community that is an exciting, accessible and relevant public space that allows everyone to journey with us to experience the arts. As part of the 30th celebrations, an anniversary exhibition by QPAC Museum curator Christopher Smith features in the Tony Gould Gallery to provide a glimpse into QPAC’s vibrant history.
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1 Hanging tutus backstage ready for American Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake, 2014. 2 Simba in The Lion King takes the stage, 2014. 3 WICKED on stage at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre, 2015. 4 Queensland Theatre Company and QPAC co-present Country Song in 2015. 5 A child takes part in QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival, 2014. 6 Opera Queensland’s major work La Traviata is a sumptuous feast for the eyes, 2015. 7 Bangarra Dance Theatre tours their work lore to QPAC, 2015. 8 Queensland Symphony Orchestra take the stage. 9 Exquisite a capella group The Sixteen tour to QPAC, 2015. 10 Queensland Ballet’s Peter Pan thrills audiences, 2015. 11 American Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake, 2014. 12 Clancestry, Yawar, 2014. 13 QPAC’s 2015 International Series Event sees I Musici take the stage, 2015. 5
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MUSICAL
Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage arrives in Brisbane in May as part of a special anniversary tour, as you’ve never seen it before! An unprecedented live experience, this worldwide smash-hit explodes with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, it’s the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life it’s an unforgettable live experience.
★★★★ Spectacular” THE FINANCIAL TIMES
A wild night out” DAILY TELEGRAPH
FROM 27 MAY PHOTO BY JEFF BUSBY
PRESENTED BY SKYLINE THEATRICALS PTY LTD
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MUSICAL
JOHN FROST & OPERA AUSTRALIA
Anything Goes
The producers of The King and I and South Pacific now bring you Cole Porter’s smash hit musical comedy, Anything Goes, starring Caroline O’Connor and Todd McKenney.
Anything Goes has captivated millions with its delightful story of madcap antics aboard the S.S. American. When the ocean liner sets sail from New York to London, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely couples set off to find true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good oldfashioned blackmail. Featuring the hit songs You’re The Top, I Get A Kick Out Of You, It’s De-lovely and of course Anything Goes, this is a first class musical extravaganza, a ship-shape production that will have you ‘all at sea’ if you miss out on a ticket!
Musical comedy joy” USA TODAY
A deluxe candy box of Cole Porter’s best songs” NEW YORK TIMES
PHOTO BY BRIAN GEACH
FROM 25 JULY AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
PRESENTED BY OPERA AUSTRALIA AND JOHN FROST
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QUEENSL AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
I Musici
AN ITALIAN ODYSSEY
One of the most respected ensembles in existence today, I Musici is Italy’s oldest continuously active chamber group. At their first performance in Rome in 1952, I Musici broke all the rules, playing baroque concerti with a tight knit ensemble of just twelve players and no conductor. A year later, their historic first recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons introduced 18th century Italian music to the world. This recording went on to sell over 25 million copies, making The Four Seasons one of the most famous compositions in the entire musical repertoire. As part of the 2015 Queensland Music Festival, QPAC is delighted to welcome Italy’s legendary Baroque string ensemble in a Brisbane-exclusive performance of vibrant and virtuosic music-making. Paying homage to their heritage with masterworks by Italian composers, this unforgettable concert will culminate with their superlative interpretation of Vivaldi’s magnificent Four Seasons – unmatched for its vigour, dynamism, sensitivity and sheer muscular energy.
playing of verve, stylish purity and impeccable artistry” THE NEW YORK TIMES
18 JULY CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
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QUEENSL AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
James Morrison
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MEGAN WASHINGTON AND MARIAN PETRESCU
Trumpet maestro James Morrison joins forces with ARIA Award-winning indie-pop songstress, Megan Washington, and the fleet-fingered genius of jazz piano, Marian Petrescu, for one monumental performance.
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
QSO, Morrison & Meyer
Nielsen’s colourful Maskarade Overture is followed by Max Savikangas’s concerto for virtuosic trumpeter James Morrison and legendary bassist Edgar Meyer, an artist with unparalleled technique and musicianship, co-commissioned with Queensland Music Festival and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in Finland. This dream combination is set to create a thrilling world premiere. And then, four notes of music, Fate knocking at the door and a symphony that is the live classical music experience, Beethoven’s Symphony No.5, conducted by new-school Finnish sensation Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
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Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word – a multiinstrumentalist extraordinaire who has performed with every artist imaginable around the world. Matching him effortlessly with her unique, bold style, Washington makes a rare and stunning return to her jazz roots. The peerless Petrescu, with his dazzling technique and dynamic interpretation, is eclectic and adventurous, rounding out this trio to near perfection. This combination will share the stage for the first time ever and thrill audiences with an evening of musical brilliance and sheer talent. This is a rare chance to hear classic jazz at its very best.
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CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY QPAC AND QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
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Unrepresentative Swill SING, PRIME MINISTER
Powerful words and musical brilliance collide in the moments that have shaped our nation. In this brand new, distinctive work, Queensland’s own Topology and The Australian Voices bring provocative text and exceptional musicianship together to create a cultural narrative inspired by famous speeches delivered throughout Australian history. Composed by Topology’s masterminds Robert Davidson and John Babbage alongside musical powerhouse Gordon Hamilton, the performance traverses pivotal moments from our nation’s history. Unrepresentative Swill takes the words right out of our Prime Ministers’ mouths – from Menzies’ Declaration of War, to Whitlam’s Well May We Say; from Gillard’s Misogyny speech to Abbott’s A Stain on Our Souls – marrying them seamlessly to an overlay of stirring music and choral work. Narrated with witty personal and societal observations by author, comedian and TV personality Adam Spencer, this powerful, thought-provoking performance is not to be missed.
29 JULY CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC AND QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL, TOPOLOGY AND THE AUSTRALIAN VOICES
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Painted from Memory
PHOTO KURT SNEDDON
THE MUSIC OF BACHARACH AND COSTELLO
Starring Michael Falzon and Bobby Fox, with special guest Luke Kennedy, Painted From Memory showcases the wonderful songs from a classic album. In the late nineties, Burt Bacharach teamed up with the inimitable Elvis Costello to create the remarkable album Painted From Memory. Michael Falzon (We Will Rock You, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Rock of Ages) and Bobby Fox (Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, The Fantastic Mr. Fox) perform a unique reimagining of this classic album along with other memorable Bacharach and Costello hits. A long-time Bacharach fan, Costello recorded many Bacharach songs long before their Grammy Award winning collaboration. These and other timeless tunes are recreated with a nine piece band and special guest Luke Kennedy (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Voice, The Ten Tenors). This first for Queensland audiences promises soaring vocals and emotional surprises in a showcase of internationally adored music performed by three leading Australian artists.
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“Like hearing the album as it should have been.” ARTS REVIEW
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QUEENSL AND CABARET FESTIVAL
Tom Burlinson
PERFORMS SINATRA AT THE SANDS
Australian star of stage and screen Tom Burlinson stars in a new special performance of the classic live album, Sinatra at the Sands. Accompanied by his All Star Big Band, Tom sings all the wonderful songs from this sensational recording of Sinatra in his prime, including Come Fly with Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, One for my Baby, You Make Me Feel So Young, Fly Me to the Moon, It was a Very Good Year, My Kind of Town, and many more! Tom will also perform a bonus set of more of Sinatra’s greatest hits, including Strangers in the Night, That’s Life, My Way and of course, New York, New York. The original 1966 album Sinatra at the Sands has been described as ‘brilliant’, ‘incredibly exciting’, ‘the definitive portrait of Sinatra in the 60’s’, ‘essential’, ‘a priceless document’ and ‘simply the best’. Renowned for his smooth style and astonishing performance skills, Tom Burlinson has proven that he is one of the best in the world at Sinatra-inspired singing. Don’t miss this wonderful new show as Tom will once again do justice to the marvellous musical legacy of the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.
12 JUNE CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH QUEENSLAND CABARET FESTIVAL
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Cabaret @ the Cremorne CABARET THAT’S COOL, CLASSIC AND QUIRKY...
Dash Kruck
I MIGHT TAKE MY SHIRT OFF
It’s Lionel’s first time. You won’t be too rough, will you? From the mischievous mind of one of Queensland’s favourite actors, Dash Kruck (A Tribute of Sorts), this is the story of Lionel and the reluctant world-premiere of his debut cabaret show; a musical evening of sex, booze, boys and mythical beasts. 11 JUNE
Annie Lee’s BAREFOOT CABARET
Accompanied by the sensational Sallie Campbell on piano, this evening will feature the works of German writer and composer Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill along with favourite selections from Annie’s past cabaret shows. 12 JUNE
Real Women Real Women is the hilarious new musical comedy from Brisbane duo Jacqueline Ozorio and Matthew Samer. Featuring real confessions and anecdotes sourced from social media, Real Women is like an outrageous mashup of Sex and the City, Girls and Bombshells that pokes fun at the double standards facing us every day. 13 JUNE
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Open Mic Night Hosted by Queensland’s Queen of Cabaret Alison St Ledger, this will be a surefire cracker of a night. Emerging artists and established cabaret performers will pull out their party pieces and try daring new acts when they hit the stage for Open Mic Night during the Cabaret @ the Cremorne season. Expect the unexpected! 17 JUNE
Songs for Sarah Connor (A LOVE STORY, TERMINATED)
Inspired by the blockbuster Hollywood film franchise, Songs for Sarah Connor is a ‘mix tape’ cabaret, using existing songs from the Gershwin brothers to Patsy Cline to Radiohead. It’s a re-imagining of the iconic characters made famous by over 30 years of Terminator films, TV shows and pop culture. 18 JUNE
Franky Walnut & Cliffy ARE TEAM AUSTRAYA
Franky Walnut (the alter ego of pop singer/songwriter turned comedian Keir Nuttal) meets bogan philosopher Cliffy (Greg Bird’s award-winning comedy character) for a pants-splitting night of home grown humour, silly songs and social satire. 19 JUNE
Transformer the Album IN CONCERT
Led by musical director James Lees, 13 acclaimed Brisbane singers and musicians come together to perform Lou Reed’s seminal studio album Transformer in its entirety. The album contains some of Reed’s finest songs including Perfect Day, Satellite of Love and his biggest hit single, Walk on the Wild Side. 20 JUNE 11 TO 20 JUNE CREMORNE THEATRE PRESENTED BY QPAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH QUEENSLAND CABARET FESTIVAL
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WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL
Women in Voice at WOW Women in Voice is a phenomenon. Showcasing talented female vocalists in an upfront, uncomplicated manner, it’s one of the liveliest, funniest and longest-running series Brisbane has ever produced. Women in Voice (WiV) returns to QPAC for one night only this June, as the finale performance of one the world’s biggest celebrations of women - the renowned Women of the World Festival – which comes to Brisbane for the first time in 2015. Women in Voice at WOW Brisbane celebrates the highlights of the QPAC Women in Voice years and invites some of its most popular artists to revisit their signature sets. Familiar faces Alison St Ledger, Carita Farrer Spencer, Leah Cotterell, and Megan Sarmardin will confidently own the stage, brought together by the woman who started it all, Annie Peterson, as emcee. Backed by the sensational Women in Voice band, Megan will perform songs from her much loved Little Birung song cycle, together with some all-time audience favourites; Alison will share teen memories of a girl escaping into her bedroom with a hair-brush microphone and the sounds of the 80s; Leah will mix jazz classics with songs from her latest work The Pleasure of Sad Songs and Carita will once more bring to life her iconic creation, The Fabulous Dame Farrar... who just might have had a few drinks whilst waiting in the wings... So warm up your vocal cords, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to take this hilarious trip down memory lane with your very best girlfriends!
21 JUNE CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH WOW BRISBANE
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OPERA QUEENSLAND
Candide
Meet Candide - hero, lover and optimist. No matter what life throws at him, Candide is sure that all is for the best, for this the Best of All Possible Worlds! Not even war, earthquakes, shipwrecks, a volcano, several grisly deaths and lost love can shake his optimism…or can it? Leonard Bernstein, renowned composer of West Side Story, brings Voltaire’s rollicking, endlessly optimistic journey to life in a musical tour de force – a combination of grand opera and musical theatre. From spectacular overture to moving finale, Candide’s popular songs and rousing choruses will pick you up and carry you along on a grand adventure, in the company of the Opera Queensland Chorus and Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Kildea. Will Candide still be smiling at the end of his journey? Find out in this bravura performance directed by Lindy Hume featuring a cast of stars including David Hobson as our hero Candide and Amelia Farrugia as his faithless lover Cunegonde. They’re joined by Bryan Probets as their misguided tutor Pangloss and Christine Johnston from the quirky Kransky Sisters, who plays the Old Lady with only half a buttock! SUNG IN ENGLISH WITH THE ORCHESTRA ON STAGE.
23 JULY TO 1 AUGUST AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH QPAC. IN 2015 QPAC CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMPANIES.
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Mister Maker Experience Mister Maker live on stage! With catchy songs, creative makes and special guests The Shapes, this arty party is a treat for the whole family. Delivering all your favourite parts of the popular TV series in a fun, fast paced format, Mister Maker’s live show has delighted families across the world. Appealing to parents and mini makers alike, the show will be packed full of fantastic makes, and a vast array of songs and dances with Mister Maker and his sidekicks The Shapes!
Mister Maker launched in 2010 on ABC Television in Australia and has quickly become one of the highest rating children’s shows in the country. Don’t miss out on getting your tickets before they go back to the doodle drawers! SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
3+. 18 MONTHS AND UNDER FREE ON THE KNEE.
7 TO 8 JULY CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC AND LIVE NATION
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Ballet Revolución Feel the passion, feel the heat in this brand new 2015 production with hits from Sia, Lorde, Jessie J, Usher, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, J-Lo and Rihanna. Direct from Havana, Cuba and returning to Australia with a brand new production, Ballet Revolución is recharged, rebooted and ready for its Australian fans once again. What happens when some of the world’s finest classical and contemporary dancers perform to the infectious rhythms of Latin America, and the No.1 hits from Sia, Lorde, Beyoncé, Jessie J, Bruno Mars, J Lo, Prince, Rihanna and many more... The result is an explosive, intensive, sensual and impressively athletic performance, full of raw energy with a distinctly Cuban flavour. Hit international dance company Ballet Revolución mixes the dynamics of contemporary dance, brilliant ballet, powerful street dance and hip hop. This is ballet with attitude. Combining 20 of the finest and majestic dancers, Ballet Revolución is a raw, fresh and dynamic cocktail of unbridled passion, energy and athletic skill. After its acclaimed premiere tour throughout Australia in 2011, followed by sold out seasons in London, Paris, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Vienna, Ballet Revolución finally returns to QPAC.
An endorphin high.” THE GUARDIAN, UK
9 TO 12 JULY CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY THE BALLET REVOLUCIÓN COMPANY & ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS
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QUEENSLAND BALLET
Peter Pan
Take the hand of Peter Pan and come on a journey to Neverland… Wendy and her two brothers literally fly into the adventure of a lifetime when Peter Pan leads them to a fantastical dream world of fairies, mermaids, pirates, and one very large crocodile. With swashbuckling swordfights, giant puppets and breathtaking flying sequences, Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan uses a brilliant mix of dance and theatre to tell the tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Told from a child’s perspective, this imaginative, poignant ballet re-interprets J M Barrie’s famous story with wit, verve and a distinctly modern spirit. Peter Pan may not have grown up, but his story has.
DANCER RIAN THOMPSON. ART DIRECTION DESIGNFRONT. PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGES ANTONI.
26 JUNE TO 11 JULY AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND BALLET
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BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE
lore
Deeply moving performances and authentic storytelling presented on stage by some of Australia’s best dancers are at the heart of lore – Bangarra’s brand new 2015 work. Artistic Director Stephen Page brings together three powerful and passionate Bangarra artists to choreograph this double bill: award winning Frances Rings is joined by emerging choreographic voices Deborah Brown and Waangenga Blanco. From the deeply rooted inland trees in Australia to the enigmatic waters of the Torres Strait Islands, the trio draw a realistic portrayal of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In these heartfelt dance works, they explore themes of identity, inequality, climate change and sustainability with a hopeful and positive outlook for the future.
lore showcases Bangarra’s unique contemporary dance form with its compelling Australian storytelling expression – an unforgettable night at the theatre.
Bangarra dance is a triumph.” HERALD SUN
PICTURED KAINE SULTAN-BABIJ AND NICOLA SABATINO. PHOTO EDWARD MULVIHILL
7 TO 15 AUGUST PLAYHOUSE
PRESENTED BY QPAC AND BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE
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NATALIE WEIR’S
7 Deadly Sins Wrath. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Lust. Envy. Gluttony. Plunge into a wicked tale of ancient sin unleashed on the modern world. Internationally acclaimed choreographer, Natalie Weir, and the Expressions Dance Company ensemble of award-winning dancers take you on a journey through the seven deadly sins in this edgy, world premiere production, spiced with villainous wit. Spotlighting the inherent frailty and imperfections that exist in us all, 7 Deadly Sins explores the age-old sinful nature of mankind retold through electrifying contemporary dance characterised by Natalie Weir’s unique insights into the human condition. Rich imagery, extravagant costumes and breathtaking movement will pack an emotional punch in this devilishly delicious adventure.
21 TO 29 AUGUST PLAYHOUSE PRESENTED BY EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY AND QPAC
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DRAMA
Legends! Incomparable stars of screen and stage, Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills storm the stage in James Kirkwood’s hilarious and touching comedy, Legends! As the sun sets in Manhattan the claws come out as two famous but fading movie stars try to upstage one another. Leatrice Monsee (Hayley Mills) and Sylvia Glenn (Juliet Mills) are hustled by a theatre producer played by the versatile Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, Dynasty, The Colbys) to kick-start their onceluminous careers by starring in a Broadway–bound play. There’s just one problem: they loathe one another. The fast-paced play takes audiences on a joyous journey from the glamour of Hollywood to the excitement and promise of a new lease of life on Broadway.
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DRAMA
Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon, this iconic show returns following its sold-out, 122 show season in New York. Speaking on the success of the New York production, the show’s creator and star John Waters said, “night after night, our audiences stood to acknowledge us, and it doesn’t get much better than that.” Part concert and part biography, the show reveals the essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the most admired icons of the past century, featuring music and lyrics of Lennon and Lennon/ McCartney including Imagine, Strawberry Fields Forever, Revolution, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds. As Charles Waterstreet (Fairfax) said, “we should get out the streamers and confetti to shower D’Arrietta and Waters in an open limousine to the steps of our town halls.”
23 TO 28 JUNE CREMORNE THEATRE PRESENTED BY DUET PRODUCTIONS
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QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY
Country Song
As Sydney Opera House throws open its doors in 1973 with an extravagant gala concert, another Australian icon is having a backstage crisis. Indigenous singing superstar Jimmy Little is to croon for Queen Elizabeth II, but the words won’t come. In Country Song, Jimmy is whisked on a road trip to his past as his story weaves into those of his contemporaries. This production is inspired by true life experiences of singers like Wilma Reading, Auriel Andrew, Bobby McLeod, Vic Simms, Roger Knox and Lionel Rose. Once a smiling, cheeky child of Vaudevillians, now a poster boy for Indigenous performers, Jimmy wrestles with whether to take the Opera House stage or quietly fade away. Filled with Jimmy’s best-known tunes, Country Song is a beautiful, musical, witty and warming journey that celebrates the healing power of music. Don’t miss the world premiere of this exciting new Indigenous work specially commissioned for Queensland Theatre Company and co-produced with QPAC. Reg Cribb has won the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award, two WA Premier’s Literary Awards, the major WA Premier’s award, a NSW Premier’s Literary Award and a QLD Literary Premier’s Award. This script won the 2013 Rodney Seaborn Playwright’s Award for New Work.
4 JULY TO 8 AUGUST CREMORNE THEATRE PRESENTED BY QPAC & QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY. IN 2015 QPAC CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMPANIES.
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SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO
Dracula
BY BRAM STOKER
Another bloody classic. The Gothic horror story swoops into QPAC for a gripping world premiere production created by shake & stir. When young Lawyer Jonathan Harker visits Castle Dracula deep within the Carpathian mountains, he’s not expecting the strange hospitality he receives from his mysterious host. Alone and trapped within the castle walls, Jonathan discovers that Dracula wants more than his presence at the dinner table – he might also be the main course. Leaving Jonathan for dead and his castle behind, Dracula travels to London on a quest for seduction, true love and above all – blood. From the company behind the multi-award winning, national touring productions of 1984 and Animal Farm comes this new adaptation of Stoker’s twisted tale.
13 TO 29 AUGUST CREMORNE THEATRE PRESENTED BY SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO AND QPAC
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COMEDY
Dylan Moran OFF THE HOOK
Dylan Moran, star and creator of ABC TV’s Black Books is back in Australia with a brand new show, Off the Hook. Moran’s legendary stand up rants have sold out across the world, cementing this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation. Ageing, religion, kids and relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life. Searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm...it’s simply unmissable. Labelled ‘The Oscar Wilde of comedy,’ Dylan is unpredictable, bizarre, elegiac, often cruel but above all painfully funny. Moran sees through the joys and disappointments of human existence with the sensibility and intense perception of a man teetering on the edge. He chews life up and coughs it out… His big screen appearances have included Run Fat Boy Run, Shaun Of The Dead and Calvary. For any lover of comedy, this is the must see show of 2015. Hurry, he will sell out!
4, 16, 18 & 19 AUGUST CONCERT HALL 40
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PRESENTED BY ADRIAN BOHM
COMEDY
The Laughing Samoans FINK ABOUT IT
Don’t miss the latest offering from one of New Zealand’s most successful live comedy acts. The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai has been touring New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific islands, the United Kingdom and the United States for more than 10 years performing their unique and very popular brand of comedy.
Fink About It will see the return of all your favourite Laughing Samoans characters including Aunty Tala, Uncle Sam, Paul and Victor as well as another hilarious episode of their children’s TV program Island Time. This is a rarity in live comedy... a show the whole family can enjoy.
Julia Morris
“I DON’T WANT YOUR HONEST FEEDBACK”
These days with constant internet contact, people seem confused with the value of their honest feedback. Well, Lady Julia Morris would like to help you feel better about not giving a F*%# about honest feedback. With hilarious stories of awkward moments and monumental faux pas, this show will leave you with a sore face from laughing and a new found attitude about how sometimes, we are just happier in headphones.
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PRESENTED BY THE LAUGHING SAMOANS
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TALK
The Mabo Oration 2015
THE MABO HIGH COURT JUDGMENT: WAS IT THE AGENT FOR CHANGE AND RECOGNITION?
Join speaker Dr Dawn Casey as she pays tribute to the work of Eddie Mabo and examines current issues facing Australia’s First Nations’ Peoples. Koiki (‘Eddie’) Mabo was a crusader for Indigenous land rights: fighting and winning a ten year legal battle with the Queensland Government in the High Court of Australia in 1992. As a result of this court ruling, the proposition known as Terra Nullius was struck down and Koiki became an icon in the struggle for recognition and land rights by the Indigenous peoples of Australia and the Torres Strait. He died shortly before the High Court brought down its verdict. A visionary in the preservation and promotion of Indigenous culture, Dr Dawn Casey has been recognised nationally and internationally for her work over the years in a number of roles to bring Indigenous culture and issues into the spotlight. The Mabo Oration 2015 will also include commentary by Dame Quentin Bryce and a performance by young guitarist, Chris Tamwoy.
10 AUGUST PLAYHOUSE 42
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QPAC Choir 30 YEARS OF MUSICALS
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary since the official opening of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), the QPAC Choir will present a very special concert paying tribute to some of the major musicals that have played at QPAC during the past three decades. Under choirmaster Tim Sherlock, the 130 voice QPAC Choir will present a selection of songs (solos and medleys) from major musicals including The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, MAMMA MIA!, Les MisĂŠrables, West Side Story, South Pacific, The King and I, My Fair Lady, Jersey Boys and many more! Special guests joining the QPAC Choir on this occasion will be third year music theatre students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, and musicians from the Queensland Youth Orchestras.
23 JUNE CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC
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CONCERT
Buddy Holly in Concert
Jimmy Barnes
21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR
FLESH AND WOOD ACOUSTIC TOUR
Let’s go back to where it all began – rock & roll at its very best. Buddy Holly in Concert is one of the most exciting shows to hit the Australian cabaret and theatre circuit in years.
Following sell-out shows as part of his 2014 30:30 Hindsight tour, Jimmy Barnes is once again getting ready to pack his bags and hit the stage for the Flesh and Wood Acoustic Tour 2015.
During this dynamic two hour production, internationally renowned performer Scot Robin, who played the lead role in the smash hit musical Buddy (original cast), together with his Crickets will perform more than 30 Buddy Holly hits including That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways and of course, Oh Boy!
Jimmy Barnes’ 1993 acoustic album Flesh and Wood included duets with some legendary Australian and international artists and featured many of Jimmy’s and Cold Chisel’s hits as well as some well-known covers.
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Jimmy and his nine piece band, augmented by a luscious string section, will perform hits and the Flesh and Wood album in its entirety, using only acoustic instruments.
13 JUNE
3 JULY
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PRESENTED BY FRONTIER TOURING BY ARRANGEMENT WITH PREMIER ARTISTS
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AN EVENING WITH
Chris Botti Multi Grammy Award® winner and top-selling American instrumental artist, Chris Botti returns to Australia for a limited number of exclusive performances. With an impressive list of collaborators that reads like a who’s who of music superstars over the past 30 years, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Steve Tyler and even Frank Sinatra to name only a few, Chris Botti’s reputation and position as one of the world’s most prolific trumpeters is easily understood. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre including R&B, rock, bossa nova, funk and classical. In this performance Chris Botti will present an evening to be remembered with performances from his Billboard topping albums When I Fall In Love, Italia, Chris Botti in Boston and Impressions.
4 JULY CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC AND THE MUSIC HOUSE
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CONCERT
Mondo Rock
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Iconic Aussie rock band Mondo Rock will perform all of their hits including Come Said the Boy, Cool World, State of the Heart and many more of the classic tracks that made them one of Australia’s most loved bands.
Record breaking 16 time winner of the UK Brass in Concert Championships, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is returning to Australia under the direction of conductor Dr. Robert Childs with an Australia-wide tour featuring music from Brassed Off!, popular classics including Glenn Miller, music by Charlie Chaplain and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
1 AUGUST
6 AUGUST
CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
PRESENTED BY ZACCARIA
PRESENTED BY ANDREW KAY & ASSOCIATES
THE GREATEST HITS TOUR
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CONCERT
AN EVENING WITH
Tommy Emmanuel Two-time Grammy® nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians with a professional career spanning five decades. Relentless touring has garnered Emmanuel hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. His unique style is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a band for melody, rhythm, bass and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire young Emmanuel to try this ‘fingerpicker’ style. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans. Guitar players of all levels come to his shows to witness the magic hands of the ‘Guitar Wizard of Oz,’ but his appeal goes far beyond musicians. Tommy Emmanuel’s message is pure love for the guitar and the music and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time.
11 AUGUST CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY ROB POTTS AND JEFF LEWIS
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CONCERT
Elvis
I’LL REMEMBER YOU
Come and relive and celebrate the great hits of The King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley in a two hour, intimate concert experience starring internationally renowned Mark Anthony (Endorsed and Sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland USA) who recreates the essence and all the magical hits that inspired and shook the world. Elvis’ number one hits will be performed in the original style that made Elvis the greatest performer that ever lived. Experience hits such as Heartbreak Hotel, Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Stuck On You, It’s Now Or Never, Wooden Heart, Return To Sender and many more.
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Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers TOGETHER IN CONCERT
For the first time in Australia, Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers - Together In Concert, starring internationally renowned artist Dean Bourne with special guests The Robertson Brothers, perform a two hour international concert experience. Come and relive the magic and hear the classic hits of Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers, three of the greatest and most successful rock ‘n’ roll music legends of all time. Hear Orbison’s classic hits Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby and Leah, Penny Arcade and magical hits of The Everly Brothers including Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and All I Have To Do Is Dream including many more.
14 AUGUST
21 AUGUST
CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA RECORDS
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CONCERT
ARTWORK CREATED BY SHA HASAN ANSWARI
Songs of Hope and Healing Brisbane’s artistic community will come together to present Songs of Hope and Healing, a very special concert to raise funds for the Friends of HEAL Foundation (FHEAL), which exists to provide creative arts therapy to young people of refugee backgrounds in schools. Some of Brisbane’s leading school choirs and performing artists will take to the stage, plus a very special guest artist is yet to be announced!
Songs of Hope and Healing will include performances from acclaimed classical pianist Shan Deng, the Somerville Strings, the Aurora Guitar Ensemble, the QPAC Choir, Stuartholme Choir, Ferny Grove State High School Choir, and the Gallipoli Choir, featuring the combined choirs from St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace and All Hallows Girls School, who performed at this year’s Gallipoli Centenary Commemorations in Turkey.
28 AUGUST CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QPAC AND FRIENDS OF HEAL
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Queensland Pops Orchestra and Big Band COME SWING AGAIN
The music of Duke Ellington is some of the most recognisable in the world. Tunes like Take the A Train, Mood Indigo, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and Caravan are just some of the great music that you will hear on this program. Special guest artist, Australian Pianist Joe Chindamo will lead the orchestra with some memorable jazz piano classics, including compositions by Oscar Peterson. The Pops Big Band, with the strings and winds, returns to the stage to make this a truly fun and exciting performance. Empire Swing light up the stage with their high energy swing dance routines. JMI New Orleans Marching Band will open the night with the flair and style of the traditional street band. Sensational vocalist Deborah O’Toole stunned Queensland audiences with her QPAC debut in March 2015. Born and bred in Melbourne, Deborah has enjoyed a varied career as a vocalist. She worked for several years as vocal tutor while performing in cover bands, music theatre, as a freelance session singer and on television. Theatre highlights include Into the Woods, The Dusty Springfield Show, the 10th anniversary production of Les Misérables and ABBA tribute show BABBA.
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Brisbane Sings Brisbane Sings is a community event featuring vocalists, choirs and singing groups from all over the city performing separately and together. A massed choir of 500 voices and a stage band will join to present a highly entertaining show that celebrates group singing in a non-competitive environment. The event is fun, uplifting and a great chance for various musical and community groups to share ideas and create lasting and memorable experiences for their hundreds of members. After thrilling audiences last year, Brisbane Sings will turn the QPAC Concert Hall into a pink disco in 2015 in support of charity partner Chicks in Pink.
30 AUGUST CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SHOW CHOIR INC
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CL ASSICAL
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Movie Masterpieces It’s hard to imagine great movies without their equally great soundtracks—that monumental swell of Saharan grandeur in Lawrence of Arabia, the epic, evocative theme of Gone with the Wind, the ominous acceleration of rhythm as jaws emerge from the depths below. So expressive, so vital to the meaning of the movie, is it any wonder that concert composers have always been drawn to writing with stopwatch in hand and silent rushes on the screen before them? Net result? Melodies so sublime, and orchestral showpieces so exhilarating, that they define the music of our times. Join QSO and entertaining host Guy Noble for a morning of Movie Masterpieces.
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QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Demidenko Plays Brahms
Two epic works. The musical genius of SaintSaëns’ Organ Symphony, brought to an adoring world at large in the movie Babe. And Brahms’ ‘little piano concerto with a teeny-weeny wisp of a scherzo’, which is in fact a monster beyond the range of all but elite international soloists like Nikolai Demidenko - witness the Piano Concerto No.2.
14 JUNE
19 & 20 JUNE
CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND BACCHUS BAR & RESTAURANT
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Egarr & The Golden Age Travel back in time with Richard Egarr as he presents music from the Golden Age performed on the ACO’s stunning collection of rare Italian instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. Join us for a concert bristling with energy as the master of historically informed performance leads the ACO on a revelatory journey into the musical worlds of Purcell, Lawes, Bach and Haydn. As the Director of one the world’s great period instrument orchestras, the Academy of Ancient Music, keyboardist, conductor and historian Richard Egarr is regarded as one of the foremost champions of early music. Back in Australia after the huge success of his 2012 tour with the ACO, expect Egarr to present an invigorating concert that will bring new life to some of the Baroque’s finest gems.
Egarr is about as colourful a player as can be found” LA TIMES
PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
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SOUTHERN CROSS SOLOISTS
French Revelations The Southern Cross Soloists continue their 20th birthday celebrations with a program of exquisite French ‘musique pour la chambre’. French Revelations offers a potpourri of French masterworks with special guests Piers Lane (piano) and Marshall McGuire (harp). Starting with one of the most radical baroque works ever written in Jean-Fery Rebel’s Chaos, the concert takes us on a journey through the romantic and impressionist periods of French music. Add the quirky delights of Poulenc’s famous wind music and topped off with the magnificent Allegro and Presto finale from Saint-Saëns’ legendary Piano Concerto No.2 for a superb afternoon of French Revelations!
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28 JUNE CONCERT HALL REVERSE MODE
PRESENTED BY QPAC
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MUSICA VIVA
I Fagiolini In its debut Australian national tour, I Faglioni is a characteristic mix of old and new, tossing early madrigals in with spectacular new works to create a delicious musical salad! The group is acclaimed for its fearless performances of music that demand the utmost from its singers. This is extreme a cappella that ranges from the hyper-real playfulness of Janequin’s sung description of a Renaissance hunting party, to the rich imagery of a Monteverdi madrigal. Director Robert Hollingworth leads the singers and audience effortlessly through countries and centuries, and pays tribute to his native Great Britain with Adrian Williams’ extraordinary Hymn to Awe and the exquisite sentiments of Inheritance. The concert also features a new piece by Australian composer Andrew Schultz, especially commissioned for I Fagiolini and Musica Viva by Geoff Stearn.
5 AUGUST CONCERT HALL PRESENTED BY MUSICA VIVA
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Maestro’s Choice
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
QSO & Pinchas Zukerman
ABC Classic FM’s annual Classic 100 survey is a phenomenon, with tens of thousands of Australian music-lovers voting for the music that they can’t live without. And the results always surprise, while still confirming that some works are simply timeless, all time classics that are handed down through the generations. Now, with the survey into its second decade, Conductor Laureate Johannes Fritzsch and QSO give you Maestro’s Choice, the best of the best music that means the most to them, and you.
‘Herein is enshrined the soul of…’ and then Elgar leaves off the dedication of his Violin Concerto, an achingly poignant love-poem to an unattainable woman. This rare opportunity for Brisbane to experience superstar violinist Pinchas Zukerman live is prefaced by Sibelius’ Seventh Symphony, conducted by young Briton Rory Macdonald who shot to prominence last year conducting acclaimed performances with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The performance on 15 August will also include Karelia Overture by Sibelius.
9 AUGUST
13 & 15 AUGUST
CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
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PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND BACCHUS BAR & RESTAURANT
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Brahms 3
Hear the ACO in full symphonic force as Richard Tognetti leads a delightful program including Brahms’ breathtaking 3rd Symphony, and Mozart’s dazzling Sinfonia Concertante. Brahms’ Third Symphony is a concise and confident masterpiece, mixing grandeur and intimacy in equal parts, while Mozart’s glorious Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra is one of the most seminal works in the classical repertoire. Performed by the ACO, these works will be a revelation.
QUEENSLAND YOUTH SYMPHONY
The Firebird
The concert opens with Richard Strauss’s most beautiful tone poem, Death and Transfiguration. We welcome back to Brisbane the Europe based piano soloist Tony Lee, winner of the 2013 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.2. The concert concludes with Stravinsky’s magnificent ballet music for The Firebird, the composer’s first large-scale commission and one that provided him with instant and enduring fame.
17 AUGUST
22 AUGUST
CONCERT HALL
CONCERT HALL
PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
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EXHIBITION
QPAC 30
CELEBRATING OUR ANNIVERSARY
The south bank of the Brisbane River was a gathering place and a hub for entertainment long before the building of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. First as a meeting place for the local Indigenous population, then, after white settlement, as a port, a rail head, and the location for theatres, clubs and dance halls, this stretch of river bank already had a rich history before the ambitious Cultural Centre was planned. When QPAC officially opened on 20 April 1985, it became a vital part of this story. A place for people to gather and to explore the diversity of human experience: to laugh, to cry, to be challenged, to be entertained. Through costumes, artefacts, photographs and video, QPAC 30 surveys this diverse performing arts heritage. Drawing on the collection of the QPAC Museum, the exhibition honours what was happening before QPAC opened, celebrates the past 30 years of extraordinary activity, and the partners who helped make it a reality, and looks to plans for the future.
UNTIL 26 SEPTEMBER TONY GOULD GALLERY PRESENTED BY QPAC
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FREE
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Front Yard Music QPAC’s Melbourne Street Green is home to Friday night drinks and delicious food. Here, you’re welcome to enjoy the casual vibe of QPAC’s front yard while soaking in the free music and catching up with new and old friends on the lawn. Every Friday from 5 – 8pm enjoy free live music at QPAC’s Front Yard Music. The program is an eclectic mix of country, world and contemporary music featuring local artists, including many popular Seed artists.
Front Yard Music is the perfect place to wrap up your working week and start the weekend wind down. The full program will be released on the QPAC website.
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Lunchtime Live Lunchtime Live is QPAC’s only FREE weekly live performances. Be surprised by a pop-up opera on the balcony or circus folly on the Playhouse green; chill out in the foyer to an ensemble’s sweet sounds or hear from the director’s mouth as you sneak behind the scenes. 1st Friday of each month FIRST TIME FRIDAYS See the best emerging artists take centre stage. Join us to experience a feast of new and exciting talent. 2nd Friday of each month CLASSICAL CUTS Check out Brisbane’s best orchestral and chamber music ensembles. 3rd Friday of each month BACK OF HOUSE We’ll take you to places you’ve never been before with exclusive behind the scenes experiences. 4th & 5th Friday of each month FRINGE FRIDAYS Dare to be different and experience a program of edgy entertainment in alternative spaces. We are taking quirky to a new level...literally ! So, ditch the desk, loosen that tie and come to QPAC from 12.30pm Fridays to be entertained by Lunchtime Live! The program is online now. UNTIL 13 NOVEMBER VARIOUS PRESENTED BY QPAC
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Dine with us
With the spotlight on flavour and local ingredients, QPAC offers a range of dining options to suit every taste, from a pre-show snack to a special occasion.
Dining options The Cafe The perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, over a coffee, drink or casual lunch or dinner. Lyrebird QPAC’s signature restaurant offers intimate dining with a focus on seasonal produce. The Bistro With a stylish new look, the Bistro is ideal for pre-show drinks and dinner with friends and family. Russell Street Wine Bar Delicious tapas and share plates with an award winning wine list before or after Playhouse performances. qpac.com.au/restaurants_bars 67
QPAC is grateful for the support of our valued Partners. Partnerships play a critical role in our ability to produce and present cultural projects. We thank our partners and supporters for their continued investment in ensuring the growth and potential of live performance in Queensland. GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
PARTNERS
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QPAC’s corporate partners are vital to our continuing success and we strive to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships.
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For further information and to discuss the opportunities available, please contact QPAC’s Partnership Team on 07 3840 7480.
Important information Bookings
Online qpac.com.au Phone 136 246 9am-8.30pm Mon-Sat In person QPAC Box Office, Level M, QPAC 9am-8.30pm Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Ticket Central, Central Station, 9am-5pm South Bank Parklands Visitor Information Centre State Library of Queensland Book Shop Groups Phone 07 3840 7466
Stay informed
Late arrivals
Construction work around South Bank and other activity such as events at nearby stadiums can cause delays in traffic. Please check the start time of your show and allow enough time to cover possible delays. For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the program.
Mobile phones and cameras
For the safety of performers and enjoyment of other patrons, please ensure mobile phones (including SMS and MMS messaging) are switched off and that cameras, including video cameras are not used during the performance.
You can stay up-to-date with all the latest events at QPAC by visiting qpac.com.au where you’ll find information, photo galleries, video footage and reviews. qpac.com.au is now also accessible through your mobile.
Food and drink
Accessibility
Audio description
For the convenience of patrons who have difficulty walking, a specific set down area is open in the QPAC basement 60 minutes prior to performances in the Concert Hall and Lyric Theatre. Entry to the set down area is from the tunnel entrance at Grey Street. If you require assistance due to mobility, hearing or other access difficulties, please mention your requirements when booking, or by telephone on 136Â 246 before your visit.
Check your tickets
Unless otherwise advised, food and drink are not permitted in the theatres. Bottled water is permitted. At some performances trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to complement the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Patrons collect headsets at the Cloakroom of each theatre venue and need to be seated 15 minutes before the performance to receive program details together with descriptions of costumes and stage settings. To purchase tickets to audiodescribed performances phone qtix group sales (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au
Please check your tickets carefully and make sure you know the date, time and location of your performance.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Chair Chris Freeman AM Deputy Chair Rhonda White AO Trustees Kylie Blucher, Simon Gallaher, Sophie Mitchell, Mick Power AM Chief Executive John Kotzas
The Queensland Performing Arts Trust is a statutory body of the State of Queensland and is partially funded by the Queensland Government The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Premier and Minister for the Arts Director-General, Department of Premier and Cabinet: David Stewart
Travelling to QPAC There are many easy ways to get to QPAC: Walk from the city across Victoria Bridge. Bus to Cultural Centre Busway Station. Train to South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street. CityCat to South Bank Ferry Stop in South Bank Parklands. Taxi to the taxi set-down and pick-up area on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Car via Melbourne Street, Victoria Bridge or Grey Street. For train, bus and CityCat timetable information visit translink.com.au or telephone TransLink on 131 230.
Parking For guaranteed and convenient parking, pre-purchase your parking at the Performing Arts carpark with your tickets. Pre-paid parking must be purchased at least one week prior to your performance and presented on entry to the carpark.
Designated set-down zones for patrons are available at Grey Street (for Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall), and Russell Street (for Playhouse and Cremorne Theatre).
Finding your theatre There are four theatres and several levels within QPAC. Start your visit by checking your tickets for your theatre and door number. Lyric Theatre located on the Melbourne Street/ riverside corner of QPAC. Enter from the Melbourne Street entrance. Concert Hall located on the Melbourne Street/Grey Street corner of QPAC. Enter from the Melbourne Street entrance. Playhouse located at the South Bank Parklands end of QPAC. Entrances and lifts face the Parklands. Cremorne Theatre located on the river side of QPAC, with the entrance approximately half way along the building. Cloak rooms are available at all theatres for cloaking large items or umbrellas.
RIVER
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B U S WAY
MUSEUM
GREY ST
W I L L I A M J O L LY B R I D G E
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CULTURAL CENTRE BUSWAY
THE BISTRO
THE CAFE MELBOURNE STREET GREEN
LYRIC THEATRE
CREMORNE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE RUSSELL STREET WINE BAR
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
CONCERT HALL
GREY ST
LEGEND Pre-paid Parking
Patron Set Down
ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING
RUSSELL ST
ART GALLERY
LY RE B I R D R ES TA U R A N T
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S O U T H B A N K PA R K L A N D S
T HE B AR
STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
M EL BO UR N E
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