What’s On at QPAC DECEMBER 2017 – FEBRUARY 2018 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Major Musicals The Wizard of Oz, MAMMA MIA!, Disney’s Aladdin
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Emily Brown and the Thing, The 78-Storey Treehouse, Brainiac Live!
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A Very Kransky Christmas, QSO Handel: Messiah, Qld Pops New Year’s Eve Gala
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Welcome to QPAC. This summer we are excited to present a wide ranging program offering interesting, informative and entertaining live performances. For musical theatre fans, two beloved classics return to QPAC’s Lyric Theatre: The Wizard of Oz starring wicked witches Lucy Durack and Jemma Rix, and MAMMA MIA! – the ultimate feel good musical. At the end of February, the Queensland premiere season of Disney’s Aladdin takes over the Lyric Theatre. Cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show also enjoys a run on a modified Concert Hall stage in January 2018.
From December, there are a number of programs which will appeal to families and those celebrating Christmas including QPAC’s longest running annual event, Spirit of Christmas, a musical celebration featuring Christmas music, songs and carols as well as showcasing some of the talented musicians of tomorrow from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Queensland Ballet and Queensland Symphony Orchestra also offer special Christmas programming – The Nutcracker and Messiah respectively – both of which are highly anticipated finales to round out their 2017 seasons. And for those looking for something more off-beat, the wildly funny and rather odd A Very Kransky Christmas is a must. Over the summer school holidays, SummerSet will take over QPAC with productions from Australia and around the world. From the whimsical to the absurd, for aspiring scientists, inventors, explorers and dreamers, SummerSet is a curated program bringing together some of the best live performance experiences for families under one roof. I hope you enjoy summer and all that it brings – warmer weather, time with family, a chance to reflect on the year that was and look forward to what 2018 may entail. See you at QPAC soon!
Chief Executive QPAC
ABOUT QPAC Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. QPAC is a venue, a producer, an investor, a presenter and a public place. Welcoming over 1.3 million visitors to approximately 1,200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production.
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The Wizard of Oz
Humans
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Spirit of Christmas
Disney’s Aladdin – The Musical
MAMMA MIA! The Musical
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QPAC Emily Brown and the Thing 12 – 23 Dec
The 78-Storey Treehouse 13 – 23 Dec
The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 3 – 13 Jan
Brainiac Live! 9 – 13 Jan
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Escape A Very Kransky Christmas 19 – 23 Dec MAMMA MIA! The Musical 26 Dec – 4 Feb
Qld Pops New Year’s Eve Gala 31 Dec Disney’s Aladdin – The Musical From 25 Feb
Touch the soul Camerata – The White Mouse 3 Dec ACO Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 6 Dec QSO From Jaws to Jurassic Park: The Music of John Williams 24 Feb
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Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI with Tembembe Ensamble Continuo: Folías Antiguas & Criollas – From The Ancient World to the New World 26 Feb
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Scenes from a Marriage Until 3 Dec The Nutcracker 8 – 16 Dec Black is the New White 1 – 17 Feb The 39 Steps 24 Feb – 24 Mar
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DECEMBER
THE WIZARD OF OZ Until 3 December | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 min (incl interval) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London Palladium production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting revision of the all-time classic.
Don’t miss your chance to rediscover the real story of Oz, in this fantastic musical treat! PRESENTED BY JOHN FROST AND SUZANNE JONES
Leading the company of over 40 performers will be Australian musical theatre legend, Anthony Warlow as the Wizard, and Wicked’s leading ladies Lucy Durack as Glinda The Good Witch, and Jemma Rix as The Wicked Witch of the West. Rising star Samantha Dodemaide will play the coveted role of Dorothy, her first leading role in a major musical. Featuring songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score including Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Over the Rainbow, Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead! and We’re Off To See The Wizard, plus new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Brilliant... A ten-star production if ever there was one! THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, UK
Over the rainbow and over the top fun! 5 stars! BREAKFAST TELEVISION TORONTO
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Queensland’s flagship theatre company QUEENSLAND THEATRE
SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE Until 3 December | Playhouse 1 hour and 40 mins (no interval) Love blooms. Love fades. It happens to everyone. It could be happening next door. And in any marriage torn asunder, sifting through the wreckage is going to get messy. Even a seemingly perfect marriage has cracks in its facade: cracks that if untended, can become gaping rifts. Johan and Marianne are the ideal couple: two daughters, glittering careers, a lovely home.
battle. Joanna Murray-Smith’s fiery adaptation of the Ingmar Bergman classic reunites her with Queensland Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Paige Rattray (Switzerland). Real-life power couple Marta Dusseldorp and Ben Winspear play the warring spouses in this exclusive Queensland event. ADAPTED FROM THE SERIES BY INGMAR BERGMAN. PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE INGMAR BERGMAN FOUNDATION, JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD AND HAL LEONARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
But when Johan admits to sleeping with another woman, he detonates the first bomb in what will become a ferocious and savagely comic AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
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QPAC joint initiative ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
AWAKENING 1 – 2 December | Cremorne Theatre Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au On the traditional lands of the Yuggera and Turrubal people, the next generation of young Indigenous performers will gather on the Cremorne Theatre stage to showcase their talents. QPAC is proud to partner again with the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) to present an 11th season celebrating the accomplishments of Australia’s young emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing artists.
This year’s vibrant program includes original music, acting and dance creations to complement new interpretations of popular works. Join us for a high energy, contemporary expression of culture at Queensland’s premier performance space. THE ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IS SUPPORTED BY THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS QUEENSLAND, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRESENTED BY QPAC AND ACPA
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FROM BROADWAY TO LA SCALA 2 December | Concert Hall Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au An evening of glamour, passion and romance. Due to overwhelming demand and a sell-out tour in 2015, a brand new From Broadway to La Scala returns this December. Soaring with the exuberance of the great stage musicals and enriched with the passion of grand opera, From Broadway to La Scala will hit a new high note for all lovers of fine entertainment. From Puccini to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bizet to Gershwin and Verdi to Cole Porter, this unique concert experience will feature many of the greatest songs, arias and duets of the last two centuries, performed by four of Australia’s most 10
highly acclaimed contemporary singers and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Renowned for their charisma, stagecraft and musical versatility, tenor David Hobson and bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes will join musical theatre star Lisa McCune and the breathtaking soprano Greta Bradman to thrill audiences with a seamless blend of classical elegance and theatrical glamour. This brand new From Broadway to La Scala will transport audiences with a richly entwined repertoire of all time classics, drawn from two of the world’s most enduringly popular musical genres. PRESENTED BY ANDREW MCKINNON & PHIL BATHOLS
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QPAC joint initiative CAMERATA – QUEENSLAND’S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
THE WHITE MOUSE 3 December | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval) Camerata brings to life the feisty Nancy Wake (1912-2011) who ran away from her family in Australia at the age of 16, before becoming involved in the French Resistance. Her uncanny ability to move fearlessly and undetected through enemy lines attracted the pseudonym, “the white mouse”, and earned her the notoriety of eventually topping the Gestapo’s most wanted list.
The White Mouse is the next musical biography in a series written by Tama Matheson. Veronica Neave will feature in the title role, intertwining the story of an incredible woman with music that is breathtaking, gripping and beautiful. THIS SHOW CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE PRESENTED BY CAMERATA & QPAC
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THE SHINS 5 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 minutes (incl interval) Acclaimed indie rock band The Shins return to Australia this December, in celebration of the release of their fifth studio album, Heartworms. Written by the band’s founder James Mercer, Heartworms is the first self-produced record from The Shins since their debut album Oh, Inverted World, released in 2001. The new record ushers in a return to the handmade and the result is a cohesive, genre defying album, unified by Mercer’s singular vision combining a nostalgic
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nod to the album’s predecessors and sounds that are distinctly new. Joining Mercer on tour are Yuuki Matthews (bass), Jon Sortland (drums), Mark Watrous (guitar, keys, vocals), Casey Foubert (guitar) and Patti King (keys). Don’t miss the opportunity to see these pioneers of indie rock perform live for one night only in the acclaimed acoustics of QPAC’s Concert Hall! PRESENTED BY QPAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH HANDSOME TOURS
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO 6 December | Concert Hall 4 hours (incl interval) The last time the ACO performed Bach’s Christmas Oratorio critics, audiences and the Orchestra themselves considered it the concert of the year. Bach’s monumental and colourful work was composed in 1733/34 and was written for each of the six major feast days of the Christmas period. It’s the quintessential Christmas choral extravaganza. Joining the ACO once again for this wonderfully festive oratorio is the Choir of London which was established in 2004 to perform this very work with
a Palestinian Choir on the West Bank. Directed by Richard Tognetti, Nicholas Mulroy makes a welcome return as the Evangelist, ably joined by an ensemble of star singers for this unmissable celebration of the Christmas season with a full rendition of Bach’s choral extravaganza. With an early starting time and running at just under three hours, this performance will include a one-hour meal interval. PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
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HUMANS 6 – 9 December | Playhouse 1 hour and 10 minutes (no interval) A phenomenal hit across 39 countries, Circa’s edgy and refreshing take on circus combines acrobatic virtuosity with the sensibility of contemporary dance and theatre.
With incredible strength and integrity, they connect each moment seamlessly with the next in a stunningly athletic and heart-stopping performance.
Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa ensemble, Humans is a heart-stopping performance in which the stage is stripped bare and the vulnerability of the acrobats is exposed. As the limits of their bodies are pushed to the extreme, they question how much we can physically and emotionally take.
BY MA SCÈNE NATIONALE
CREATED BY YARON LIFSHITZ AND THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE HUMANS IS COMMISSIONED
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CIRCA ACKNOWLEDGES THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
THROUGH THE AUSTRALIA COUNCIL, ITS ARTS FUNDING ADVISORY BODY AND THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS QUEENSLAND. PRESENTED BY QPAC AND CIRCA
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GO! SHOW GOLD 7 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 minutes (incl interval) Go! Show Gold returns to Brisbane with another sensational line-up featuring many of the artists who became household names in the Sixties. This will be the ultimate reunion concert and fans will love this very special show. Together on stage for the first time will be Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns, Doug Parkinson, Tony Worsley, Colleen Hewett, Lucky Starr, Little Pattie and special guests The Mixtures performing their world-wide hit The Pushbike Song.
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Go! Show Gold is a perfect reflection of the Sixties. The energy and excitement of performers still at their peak of their talent will guarantee a night of great music and wonderful memories. PRESENTED BY DENNIS SMITH SOLD OUT
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THE BOXTIES: BOUND AWAY TO LEAVE YOU 7 – 9 December | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 10 minutes (no interval) Beloved Brisbane band, The Boxties, make their triumphant return to the Cremorne Theatre. In a genre-pushing, theatrical evening The Boxties bring their trademark contemporary vibe and high energy music-making to QPAC in a concert celebrating songs and tales of the sea. The Boxties will feature breathtaking music from Sting’s eleventh studio album The Last Ship alongside haunting favourites that speak of boundless oceans and distant longings – music that has resonated equally in the Old World and the New. This is dynamic ensemble music-making – fresh, bold and thoughtful.
In The Boxties: Bound Away to Leave You they bring together Sting’s soulfulness – and sense of humour – with older material, the kind of music that puts The Last Ship into its wider context – the end of a way of life, and a once mighty empire, slowly fading with the tide. The Boxties have taken a selection of songs from The Last Ship and interspersed them with others from the folk tradition that deal with ideas of community, of love in difficult circumstances, of dreams, and the sea. PRESENTED BY QPAC
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Queensland’s flagship ballet company QUEENSLAND BALLET
THE NUTCRACKER 8 – 16 December | Lyric Theatre 2 hours (incl interval) You’re invited into a magical world of festive wonder. After her family’s annual celebration, little Clara is wide awake on Christmas Eve. Everyone has gone to sleep, the clock chimes midnight and a magical fantasy unfolds before her eyes! Clara’s gift of a Nutcracker comes to life, mischievous mice are foiled by toy soldiers,
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a handsome Prince takes her on a fairy tale adventure and a blizzard of ballerinas reveal an enchanting Land of Sweets ruled by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. With the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky and lavish sets and costumes, Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is a must-see Christmas treat. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND BALLET
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
HANDEL: MESSIAH 9 December | Concert Hall Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au Queensland Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of presenting Messiah, in 2017 with Handel specialist Erin Helyard at the helm. This is an oratorio you must witness, if not every year, then this once. Telling the story of Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection through music and solo
arias, interspersed with parts for compelling chorus, Messiah includes one of the most famous pieces of Baroque choral music ever created: the rousing Hallelujah chorus. You must join us! PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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EMILY BROWN AND THE THING 12 – 23 December | Cremorne Theatre 55 minutes (no interval) One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley find a Thing crying outside their window. He’s lost his cuddly and absolutely can’t get to sleep without it... Emily and Stanley bravely set off in search of the missing cuddly. Will anyone ever get to sleep? Parents and children the world over will recognise the bizarre excuses a child makes to keep the light on at bedtime. Emily Brown and the Thing
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demonstrates the importance of talking with children and finding out what is really going on in their complex imaginations. Presented in the newly refurbished Cremorne Theatre and created in Tall Stories’ unique style, this imaginative adaptation of the much loved book is told with original music, beautiful puppetry, physical storytelling and lots of comedy. QPAC PRESENTS A TALL STORIES PRODUCTION
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THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE 13 – 23 December | Playhouse 1 hour (no interval) Following a sell-out season of The 13-Storey Treehouse in April, the official world premiere of The 78-Storey Treehouse comes to QPAC! Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous! The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood blockbuster! But when his first
step is to fire Andy and replace him with a monkey – well, a gibbon named Mel Gibbon – the battle is on. Will the Treehouse Blockbuster ever get made? Who will win the battle of Andy and Terry? And why are those mysterious spy cows turning up everywhere? The team behind the Live on Stage productions of The 13-, 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses, return with the newest, biggest, brightest blockbuster in the series… but watch out for those cows! QPAC PRESENTS A CDP KIDS PRODUCTION
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A VERY KRANSKY CHRISTMAS 19 – 23 December | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval) Returning with their sell out show, the multi award winning Kransky Sisters and QPAC present A Very Kransky Christmas. Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their home town of Esk in Queensland, the musical Kransky Sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy.
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For this very special season they let you into their world of egg nog, pantyhose and painted chokos. From Enya to Silent Night, Daft Punk to The Twelve Days of Christmas, these dysfunctional sisters take family get-togethers to a new level. PRESENTED BY QPAC AND THE KRANSKY SISTERS
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2017 22 – 23 December | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) The halls will be decked, the stockings hung. December 2017 welcomes back Spirit of Christmas, with all our favourite carols to be sung. Presented in the grandeur of QPAC’s Concert Hall, Spirit of Christmas has become a cherished annual tradition at QPAC. So gather your friends and family and join us for this magnificent celebration, including traditional carols the whole family can join in and sing.
Simon Gleeson and Alinta Chidzey are joined by Julia McRae, Sharon Orapeleng and Shubshri Kandiah along with the QPAC Choir, Brisbane Chorale, Brisbane Birralee Voices, Voices of Birralee, Brisbane Bells and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Kenway and hosted by Sofie Formica. Come and celebrate the true meaning of the Yuletide season. PRESENTED BY QPAC
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MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL 26 December – 4 February | Lyric Theatre Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s heart-warming tale centres around a young bride-to-be. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good musical. And now, in a stunning new production, we want you to come join the party of the year! A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages. PRESENTED BY LOUISE WITHERS AND MICHAEL COPPEL ENTERTAINMENT
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QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA 31 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 minutes (incl interval) New Year’s Eve is the big night in Brisbane when we rejoice in the year gone by and welcome the new one in. Where better to celebrate than in the Concert Hall at QPAC with the Queensland Pops Orchestra! Make an occasion of it, dress up, bling up, join family and friends for a wonderful concert and embrace the start of the new year with the best views of Brisbane’s fireworks.
soprano Katie Stenzel, dancers Dylan Lackey and Alysha Martignago from Queensland Ballet, and young violin virtuoso Cherin Lee, along with the full Pops Orchestra.
There will be two performances of the New Year’s Eve Gala concert, the first at 5:30pm and the second at 9pm. This year the concert will feature internationally renowned tenor Rosario La Spina,
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This is your best “A list” New Year’s Eve event with the best venue, the best entertainment and the most glamourous, fun filled night to remember.
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THE FUNATORIUM: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 3 – 13 January | Playhouse 1 hour and 5 minutes (no interval) You’re invited to the best tea party in town – The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. With the biggest tricks, the largest characters and the catchiest tunes, it’s guaranteed to have each and every party guest calling for more.
Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, you’ll be whisked into a weird and wonderful world where you’ll meet all your favourite characters and discover incredible talents far beyond the pages of the book.
Starring Monica Trapaga (Play School) and a cast of incredible circus performers, it’s a show full of acrobatics, circus, singing, dancing and roller skates! It’s an immersive party experience brought to you by the best artists from the world of circus and cabaret – and it’s made just for kids!
Direct from a sold-out premiere season at Sydney Opera House, you’ll love what we’ve packed into a single show – have your rounds of applause ready, The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is here!
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BRAINIAC LIVE!
BRAINIAC DETECTIVE ACADEMY
9 – 13 January | Concert Hall 1 hour (no interval)
11 – 13 January | Studio 1 1 hour (no interval)
THE SHOW THAT LAUGHS IN THE FACE OF SCIENCE
Join the Brainiacs to become a Trainee Brainiac Detective in a 60-minute interactive hands-on workshop Brainiac Detective Academy.
Science’s greatest and most volatile show is arriving at QPAC with a vengeance. Coming to Brisbane for the very first time Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Expect exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts!
There has been a robbery at Brainiac HQ! Put your personal Brainiac Detective Badge on and help the Brainiacs solve the crime and use the power of forensic science to try finding who is guilty.
With a great range of experiments and demonstrations this messy, loud, all action live show is set to blow your minds. Watch as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all of those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home!
Led by the Brainiacs, this workshop provides kids with an opportunity to use real forensic techniques and discover clues to help solve a mystery. Learn about the different types of fingerprints and how to extract them from crime scenes. The Trainee Detectives will also try to analyse the ink used to write the ransom note and a footprint found at the crime scene to find who committed the crime.
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PRESENTED BY QPAC AND LIVE NATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAN COLMAN CREATIVE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAN COLMAN CREATIVE
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CLASS WITH CLAUDIA
VAN MORRISON’S MASTERPIECES
4 – 14 January | Cremorne Theatre Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au
6 January | Concert Hall Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Claudia Dean Coaching will be holding intensive workshops on stage at QPAC in Brisbane, January 2018.
Australia’s foremost jazz vocalist Vince Jones leads a celebration of one of rock music’s greatest performers.
The intensives will include a unique program filled with specialised classes that will improve dancers in every aspect of ballet.
When The Beatles moved to psychedelic rock and Dylan went electric, Van Morrison hired New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the classic albums of that golden era – Astral Weeks and Moondance.
We hope to see you watching the Class With Claudia 2018 Intensives so you can witness Claudia transform the technique of each individual dancer. PRESENTED BY CLAUDIA DEAN
Effortlessly blending genres from jazz to Celtic-rock, Morrison is beloved the world over for enduring classics such as Gloria, Brown-Eyed Girl and Have I Told You Lately. A remarkable interpreter, Vince Jones has invited a selection of the country’s finest jazz/rock musicians to form The Astral Orchestra, led by Music Director Matt McMahon, to join him in this homage to two of Van’s most acclaimed albums; the magical Astral Weeks – a poetic, mercurial blend of jazz, folk and blues – and the soul/jazz influenced Moondance. PRESENTED BY PHIL BATHOLS, TIM WOODS & DALE HARRISON
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BALLET THEATRE OF QUEENSLAND
THE LITTLE MERMAID 17 – 20 January | Playhouse 1 hour and 45 minutes (no interval) Enter the magical underwater world of Ballet Theatre of Queensland’s The Little Mermaid, an enchanting ballet based on the Hans Christian Andersen classic tale of love, loss and discovery.
The Little Mermaid’s greatest wish is to discover the world above the sea, but on her 15th birthday she strikes a deal with the wicked and powerful Sea Witch that will change her life.
Choreographed by Timothy Brown, with exquisite sets and costumes, The Little Mermaid showcases the talents of Queensland’s finest young dancers, in a ballet that will enchant both the young and the young at heart.
Join Queensland’s premier youth ballet company, celebrating its 81st year of ballet magic making, by bringing this beloved fairy tale to life. PRESENTED BY BALLET THEATRE OF QUEENSLAND
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RICHARD O’BRIEN’S ROCKY HORROR SHOW From 18 January | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) CRAIG MCLACHLAN STARS IN BRISBANE’S ULTIMATE ROCK N ROLL PARTY MUSICAL THIS JANUARY Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, run into tyre trouble and seek help at the site of a light down the road. It’s coming from the Frankenstein place, where Dr Frank N Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments… Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with the timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a non-stop party! Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW has become one of the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musicals. It has been performed worldwide in over 30 countries in every continent and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Be warned this show has rude parts! PRESENTED BY THE GORDON FROST ORGANISATION, GWB ENTERTAINMENT AND HOWARD PANTER LTD
Still the funniest & sexiest show in town LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Hugely entertaining, a party on stage! THE COURIER-MAIL
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BEN MCCARTHY: NEVERMIND 27 January | Cremorne Theatre 60 minutes (no interval) After a sold out run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a sold out showcase season and sold out tour of Australia, Ben McCarthy is back with his stand up show Ben McCarthy: Nevermind. Ben is one of this country’s finest stand-up comedians and is touring his show Nevermind which features everything from storytelling, tales from his latest and upcoming tours, dark, observational and relatable humour, everything in between and personal stories in well… Nevermind.
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The show has something for everyone so join Ben on the road to Nevermind. SHOW CONTAINS COURSE LANGUAGE, SEXUAL REFERENCES, ADULT THEMES. SHOW RATING IS 15+ PRESENTED BY BEN MCCARTHY
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
BLACK IS THE NEW WHITE
TOGNETTI TCHAIKOVSKY BRAHMS
1 – 17 February | Playhouse 2 hours and 30 minutes (incl interval)
12 February | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 minutes (incl interval)
Two politically powerful families at war. A son and daughter helplessly in love, defying their parents. You’ve heard this story before – but what if Romeo was white, Juliet was black and the war mainly fought on Twitter?
Richard Tognetti leads this big, melodic, and emotively powerful opening to the ACO’s 2018 season. Featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, America’s Missy Mazzoli and the UK’s Anna Clyne.
After a whirlwind romance, hotshot lawyer Charlotte Gibson and penniless avant-garde cellist Francis Smith are engaged. One thing stands in the way: Charlotte’s the favourite daughter of Australia’s most charismatic Aboriginal politician, and Francis is the son of his dour and stridently conservative rival. It’s been mutual hatred for decades, sparked by an infamous shoe-throwing incident on the floor of parliament. As the two bitterly entrenched families collide in the Gibson’s glitzy holiday mansion over an Aussie Christmas dinner, the long-standing feud comes to a head.
Brahms’ Sextet in G major is rich, melodic and powerful. Tchaikovsky’s soothing Serenade for Strings gives you a chance to gasp for air. Then it’s back to the future with two new works by Missy Mazzoli and Anna Clyne. Mazzoli’s world premiere concerto was commissioned for ACO Principal Double Bass Maxime Bibeau, honouring his 20 years with the Orchestra. PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
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THE BEATLES ORCHESTRATED III – THE ENCORE TOUR 16 February | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 minutes (incl interval) Due to overwhelming demand and direct from a sold out national tour the world’s premier Beatles band, The Beatle Boys and the Australian Symphony Orchestra (ASO) are returning with a brand new show. Hear many of the George Martin arranged and produced Beatles classics along with those brilliant hits from the Fab Four once they went solo with very special guest Australian Music Legend Doug Parkinson. Be taken to another level when you hear The Beatle Boys and the ASO, led by internationally acclaimed
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conductor George Ellis, recreate the timeless classics of Paul McCartney and Wings, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr including Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Imagine, My Sweet Lord, It Don’t Come Easy, plus Beatle classics like Hey Jude, Penny Lane, Twist & Shout, Sgt Pepper, All You Need is Love and so much more. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a musical experience like no other before; the very best of The Beatles and beyond. PRESENTED BY BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT
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PIANO POWER 17 February | Concert Hall Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au From a concerto written for a pianist with only one hand, to a piece that the composer refused to allow played in his lifetime, this performance is full of music that defies the norm. Be amazed by Scriabin’s symphonic poem that reflects on philosophies as diverse as Buddhism, Nietzsche and Schopenhauer.
Marvel at Debussy’s Fantaisie, that he never allowed to be performed in his lifetime, despite its sensual atmosphere and pure piano power. Be struck by the cleverness of Ravel’s Concerto for Left Hand, commissioned for Paul Wittgenstein who had lost an arm in World War I, as the music soars artistically, making its one hand restriction inconsequential. Pure magic. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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BRISASIA SYMPOSIUM 17 February | Cremorne Theatre 7 hours (incl interval) The inaugural BrisAsia Symposium ‘Asia and the Mindful Century’ brings together arts practitioners, creative thinkers and cultural influencers from across the community to share, demonstrate, discuss and debate in a spontaneous and interactive way. The Symposium explores ideas and themes that relate to holism, mindfulness practice, creativity, art, culture and identity.
City as we bring cultures and communities together in a celebration of our evolving identity. The daylong event will include a panel of improvising artists, and discussions ranging from food culture to dance, film, music, philosophy and cultural diplomacy. The Symposium also provides opportunities for engagement with a cross-section of creative industry partners.
Illuminate the mind, uplift the soul, and be challenged. Contribute to the transformation of our
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BRISASIA SOUND 23 February | Melbourne Street Green 3 hours BrisAsia Sound showcases young and emerging Asian-Australian artists shaping the local music scene of today. The sensational line-up for BrisAsia Sound includes headliners indie-rock band Twelve Past Midnight, electronic artist Namie Rasman from Singapore, atmospheric future R&B artist May Lyn, and Jackie Yuen, singer song-writer best known for her soothing voice.
Featured as part of QPAC’s Green Jam program and a free live music event of BrisAsia Festival 2018, BrisAsia Sound celebrates some of this city’s best musicians! PRESENTED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL AND QPAC
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FROM JAWS TO JURASSIC PARK: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 24 February | Concert Hall Duration will be confirmed at qpac.com.au Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a night of music by John Williams, the greatest film composer of all time. Relive the iconic soundtracks from Star Wars, Superman, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter and others. Winner of five Academy and
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23 Grammy Awards, John Williams has scored more than 100 films. Complete with spectacular lighting, this is a live concert experience not to be missed. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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THE 39 STEPS 24 February – 24 March | Cremorne Theatre 2 hours (incl interval) ADAPTED BY PATRICK BARLOW FROM THE MOVIE BY ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE NOVEL BY JOHN BUCHAN DIRECTED BY JON HALPIN
Classic film noir melds seamlessly with zany comedy as Hannay clings to trains, dangles from bridges and is harried across the moors by machine-gun fire – all recreated through fiendishly inventive stage wizardry. With just four actors playing a titanic cast of 139 characters, this riotous retro spy caper is performed at breakneck speed with a knowing wink to the audience and a tip of the hat to Alfred Hitchcock and Tony Hancock.
After a record-breaking season at State Theatre Company South Australia, former Queensland Theatre Associate Director Jon Halpin returns to Brisbane to direct an all-Queensland cast including Hugh Parker and Leon Cain. Scottish author John Buchan’s 1915 novel The ThirtyNine Steps has spawned multiple film adaptations – most famously Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 version. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH STATE THEATRE COMPANY SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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JORDI SAVALL AND HESPÈRION XXI WITH TEMBEMBE ENSAMBLE CONTINUO: FOLÍAS ANTIGUAS & CRIOLLAS – FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO THE NEW WORLD 26 February | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Grammy award winning “early music superstar” (The New York Times) Jordi Savall, and two of his favourite ensembles, Hespèrion XXI and Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, perform at QPAC’s Concert Hall for one night only. Multi-instrumentalist, virtuoso, conductor, scholar, teacher and record label director, Jordi Savall defies categorisation. In a career spanning five decades, he has rescued forgotten medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque treasures from neglect and obscurity and given them back for all to enjoy. In Folías Antiguas & Criollas, the vibrant music of ancient Spain and Mexico is brought to life in a performance that blurs borders between genres, past and present, east and west – all the while keeping Savall’s Spanish/Catalan roots at the heart of his music. PRESENTED BY QPAC
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DISNEY’S ALADDIN – THE MUSICAL From 25 February | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 minutes (incl interval) From the producers of The Lion King and Mary Poppins, Disney’s Aladdin is “exactly what you wished for” (NBC TV). Breathtaking sets, mind blowing special effects, over 300 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast will bring the magic of Disney’s Aladdin to life on the Brisbane stage this February. Featuring all the songs from the classic Academy award winning film, including Friend like Me, A Whole New World and Arabian Nights, prepare to experience the unmissable theatrical magic that is Aladdin. Disney’s Aladdin will be at QPAC for a strictly limited season. PRESENTED BY DISNEY
A Broadway Spectacular in a league of its own. THE AGE
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5.30 – 7.30pm Fridays Melbourne Street Green Arrive early before your show or simply wrap up your work week and start the weekend wind down at QPAC’s famous Green Jam, presented with thanks to Principal Partner Heritage Bank. Enjoy FREE live music every Friday on the Melbourne Street Green performed by local artists from South East Queensland and Jazz students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. From jazz, folk to contemporary rock, it’s always a chilled, easy vibe. Share the relaxed experience and catch up with friends on the lawn, drink in hand, cool breeze
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in the air and take advantage of QPAC’s inspired Green Jam Eats, located alongside our Cafe and Bistro. This season, Green Jam Eats is inspired by the vibrant tastes of Mexico. Tempt your taste buds and check out the menu. Artists in 2017 so far have included CKNU, Kahl Wallis, Nonsemble, Pink Matter and Jo Davie and upcoming sessions will see an equally impressive line up of performers on the stage. PRESENTED BY QPAC WITH THANKS TO GREEN JAM PRINCIPAL PARTNER HERITAGE BANK
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PUPPET PEOPLE 10 October – 27 January | Tony Gould Gallery FREE Puppetry arrived in Australia in the form of Punch and Judy shows in the 1840s. Since that time, a rich tradition of Australian puppetry performance has grown to encompass a multitude of styles from traditional to avant-garde, often reflecting social and cultural change. As an art form, puppetry is driven
by the passion and skill of artisans and storytellers – puppet people – who in this age of technology continue to enthral audiences young and old as they bring their wonderful creations to life in real time. PRESENTED BY QPAC
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Calendar of events
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Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Awakening
Cremorne Theatre
2 Dec
From Broadway to La Scala
Concert Hall
3 Dec
Camerata – The White Mouse
Concert Hall
Until 3 December
Queensland Theatre Scenes from a Marriage
Playhouse
Until 3 December
The Wizard of Oz
Lyric Theatre
5 Dec
The Shins
Concert Hall
6 Dec
Australian Chamber Orchestra Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Concert Hall
6 - 9 Dec
Humans
Playhouse
7 Dec
Go! Show Gold
Concert Hall
7 - 9 Dec
The Boxties: Bound Away to Leave You
Cremorne Theatre
8 - 16 Dec
Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
Lyric Theatre
9 Dec
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Handel: Messiah
Concert Hall
12 - 23 Dec
Emily Brown and the Thing
Cremorne Theatre
13 - 23 Dec
The 78-Storey Treehouse
Playhouse
19 - 23 Dec
A Very Kransky Christmas
Cremorne Theatre
22 - 23 Dec
Spirit of Christmas
Concert Hall
26 Dec - 4 Feb
MAMMA MIA! The Musical
Lyric Theatre
31 Dec
Qld Pops New Year’s Eve Gala
Concert Hall
3 - 13 Jan
The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Playhouse
4 - 14 Jan
Class with Claudia
Cremorne Theatre
January
6 Jan
Van Morrison’s Masterpieces
Concert Hall
9 - 13 Jan
Brainiac Live!
Concert Hall
11 - 13 Jan
Brainiac Detective Academy
Studio 1
17 - 20 Jan
Ballet Theatre of Queensland The Little Mermaid
Playhouse
From 18 Jan
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show
Concert Hall
27 Jan
Ben McCarthy: Nevermind
Cremorne Theatre
February 1 - 17 Feb
Queensland Theatre Black is the New White
Playhouse
12 Feb
Australian Chamber Orchestra Tognetti Tchaikovsky Brahms
Concert Hall
16 Feb
The Beatles Orchestrated III - The Encore Tour
Concert Hall
17 Feb
BrisAsia Symposium
Cremorne Theatre
17 Feb
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Piano Power Concert Hall
24 Feb
Queensland Symphony Orchestra From Jaws to Jurassic Park: The Music of John Williams
Concert Hall
Queensland Theatre The 39 Steps
Cremorne Theatre
24 Feb - 24 Mar 22 Feb
The GPS Music Showcase 2018
Concert Hall
23 Feb
BrisAsia Sound
Melbourne Street Green
From 25 Feb
Disney’s Aladdin - The Musical
Lyric Theatre
26 Feb
Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI with Tembembe Ensamble Continuo: Folías Antiguas & Criollas – From The Ancient World to the New World
Concert Hall
IMPORTANT INFORMATION LOCATION
There are many easy ways to get to QPAC.
Audio description 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. Contact qtix Group Sales on (07) 3840 7466 or groups@qpac.com.au for information and bookings.
• Walk from the city over Victoria Bridge
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
• Bus to Cultural Centre
Here are a few simple tips to help you make the most of your visit to QPAC.
QPAC is located at the corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank in South Brisbane.
TRAVELLING TO QPAC
• Train to South Brisbane • CityCat to South Bank • Taxi to Grey Street • Car via Melbourne Street, Victoria Bridge or Grey Street For timetables, visit translink.com.au or phone 131 230.
PARKING Closest parking is at Performing Arts car park, but additional parking is available at Queensland Art Gallery, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, SW1 and South Bank. Visit qpac.com.au for parking details. Pre-paid parking can only be used at Performing Arts car park.
ACCESSIBILITY Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. If you require assistance due to mobility or hearing difficulties, please mention at the time of booking or call 136 246 before your visit. Set down areas Designated set down areas for patrons are available at Grey Street (for Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall) and Russell Street (for Playhouse and Cremorne Theatre). Mobility difficulties For the convenience of visitors who have difficulty walking, a specific set down area is open in the QPAC basement 60 minutes before and after performances in the QPAC Concert Hall and Lyric Theatre. Entry to the set down area is from the tunnel entrance at Grey Street.
Check your tickets Make sure you check the date, time and location of your performance before you come. Plan to arrive early QPAC is located in a vibrant part of the city, with many events occurring, particularly on the weekend. Please plan to arrive early as, for most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the program. Dine with us QPAC has four restaurants, all located just moments from your theatre seats, and bars in every theatre foyer. Arrive early to ensure a relaxing prelude to your performance Cloak it Cloak rooms are available at every theatre for large items and umbrellas. Switch off Please ensure mobile phones (including messaging) are switched off and that cameras are not used during the performance.
STAY INFORMED It’s easy to stay up to date with all the latest events at QPAC. Visit the website qpac.com.au Sign up for eNews All the news about upcoming events delivered fresh to your inbox every fortnight. Join us QPAC Members receive pre-sale emails for most events at QPAC, parking and dining discounts and many other benefits. Become a QPAC Member at qpac.com.au/membership
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CREMORNE THEATRE
TONY GOULD GALLERY
LYRIC THEATRE
CASCADE COURT
PLAYHOUSE
CONCERT HALL
MELBOURNE STREET GREEN
South Bank Cultural Precinct
TO CITY
BRISBANE RIVER
PRE-PAID PARKING
THE EDGE STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
BUS STOP
QPAC QUEENSLAND MUSEUM AND SCIENCENTRE
STANLEY PLACE
RUSSELL STREET
MELBOURNE STREET
BUS STATION
QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY
GOMA
TO WILLIAM JOLLY BRIDGE
Footpath
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Set-down area
SOUTH BRISBANE RAILWAY STATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Chair Professor Peter Coaldrake AO Trust Members Charles Berry, Dare Power, Susan Rix AM, Professor Chris Sarra, Leanne de Souza, Leigh Tabrett PSM 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 QPAC respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Lands across Queensland and pays respect to their ancestors who came before them and to Elders past, present and emerging.
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. QPAC GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
QPAC PRINCIPAL PARTNER
2017 QPAC INTERNATIONAL SERIES Mr Philip Bacon AM PRINCIPAL PARTNER
MAJOR PARTNER
MAJOR PARTNER
AIRLINE PARTNER
MAJOR BENEFACTOR
Q PA C I N T E R N AT I O N A L S E R I E S
C i r c l e o f In f l u e n c e
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
CHAMPAGNE PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
PHILANTHROPY PARTNER
PHILANTHROPY PARTNER
OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM PRINCIPAL PARTNER
MAJOR PARTNER
MAJOR BENEFACTOR
Siganto Family Foundation
OUT OF THE BOX C i r c l e o f In f l u e n c e
PHILANTHROPY PARTNER
SUPPORTING PARTNER
PHILANTHROPY PARTNER
PHILANTHROPY PARTNER
EVENT EQUIPMENT HIRE PARTNER
GREEN JAM
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
QPAC’s corporate partners are vital to our continuing success and we strive to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. For further information and to discuss the opportunities available, please contact QPAC’s Partnership Team on 07 3840 7740.
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