What’s On at QPAC M A R C H – M AY 2 0 2 0 Q U E E N S L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A R T S C E N T R E
Major Musicals Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Shrek The Musical
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Tom Gleeson
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Umbilical Brothers
Penn & Teller
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This autumn at QPAC is a rich offering of Queensland premieres and returning favourites across a wide range of arts filled with laughs, wonder and elegance. What better way to kick off the season than by entering a “world of pure imagination” with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opening in March. Whether on page or screen, Roald Dahl’s delicious classic has charmed young and old for years and its leap to the stage will be sure to delight. Following Charlie is another familiar classic, this time featuring the unlikeliest of heroes, as Shrek The Musical brings its wry twist on the fairy tale to QPAC for the first time. QPAC is delighted to continue our partnership with the World Science Festival Brisbane, with engaging speakers and big ideas in March.
Carl Barron headlines a fantastic season of comedy that also features Tom Gleeson and a QPAC Presents season of the Umbilical Brothers. In April, we welcome superstar magicians Penn and Teller for their inimitable blend of magic and comedy. In a world premiere co-presented by QPAC, Australia’s favourite blue heeler TV family hits the stage for the first time with Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show in May. And, in a milestone year for a number of the state’s arts companies, Queensland Ballet will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a glittering gala followed by Dracula. The arts have the power to delight, to entertain, and even to expand your horizons. And in the richness and diversity of QPAC’s autumn offering, I’m sure audiences of all ages will find something to connect with.
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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 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 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. 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.
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QPAC Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 18 March
World Science Festival Brisbane 25 – 29 March
Penn & Teller 7 – 11 April
Shrek The Musical From 9 May
Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show 29 May – 7 June
Touch the soul ACO Arvo Pärt & Shostakovich 30 March Camerata – Compassion 2 April QSO Mozart’s Jupiter 3 – 4 April Spinifex Gum 5 April Songs of Hope and Healing 6 May
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Sondheim on Sondheim 22 March The Gospel According to Paul 28 April – 2 May MEDEA 28 April – 9 May QB Dracula 8 – 23 May Victorian State Ballet – Beauty & The Beast 30 May
E sc a p e Senior Moments 2 – Remember, Remember 4 – 8 March The Choir of Man 7 – 18 April The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction 21 – 26 April Carl Barron – Skating Rink for Flies 21 April – 3 May Tom Gleeson – Lighten Up 14 – 15 May
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MEDICI CONCERTS
AUSTRALIAN BRANDENBURG ORCHESTRA
1 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
3 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
Internationally acclaimed London-based Australian pianist Jayson Gillham has played with many of the world’s top conductors and orchestras including the London Philharmonic and is in great demand performing recitals worldwide. Critics speak of his ‘star quality, technical prowess and musicality’ comparing him to the legendary pianist Artur Rubinstein.
He’s back. Having charmed audiences on his critically acclaimed 2018 Brandenburg debut, internationally celebrated harpist Xavier de Maistre returns to star as soloist in Vivaldi’s Venice. Xavier’s evocative performances will sweep listeners along the bustling canals of Venice on a musical tour of the City of Bridges.
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His magnificent recital program will celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with Gillham performing Beethoven’s most popular work the beautiful romantic Moonlight Sonata as well as his stormy Tempest Sonata. The program also includes Chopin’s glorious Barcarolle and wonderful Schubert/Liszt song transcriptions.
Hear characteristic Venetian works including beloved concerto "Winter" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed as though for the very first time in masterful adaptations for harp and orchestra. Xavier, with his distinctly vibrant musical voice will impress upon audiences the shimmering light and colour of Venice. presented by australian brandenburg orchestra
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SENIOR MOMENTS 2: REMEMBER, REMEMBER 4 – 8 March | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) The smash hit Senior Moments is back in a senior sequel with no equal: Senior Moments 2! Australian showbiz legends Max Gillies, Tony Barber and Normie Rowe are having more Senior Moments in the senior sensation that’s sweeping the nation.
collection of comic sketches and songs performed by a cast who are old enough to know better!
Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember is another seriously silly comedy revue, a brilliantly funny
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A 90 minute classic comedy revue for slightly ‘old’ people. That’s you, isn’t it? Be honest.
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MOTHER 4 – 14 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) After a sell out season in 2018, one of Australia’s favourite and most respected actors and presenters Noni Hazlehurst returns to QPAC in the critically acclaimed production of Mother. Mother tells the story of Christie, a homeless woman in a world detached, unforgiving and destructive. It gives voice to the fallen and dispossessed, to those who exist at the edge of safety, at the point of being undone.
Mother is a solo performance wrought with tenderness and loneliness in equal measure. Winner of the 2018 Matilda Award for her role in Mother (Best Female Actor in a Leading Role), Noni Hazlehurst has been touring the production for over three years. Audiences are swept away by this moving and powerful play by one of our great writers, written especially for one of our great actors. presented by qpac
Written by acclaimed Australian playwright Daniel Keene, with his usual characteristic lyricism,
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MUSICAL SORCERY
6 – 7 March | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The French horn is the gorgeous singing instrument of the brass family and there is no more joyous use of the horn than in Richard Strauss’ 1st Horn Concerto. That alone would be reason to smile, but performed by Stefan Dohr, our guest artist and Principal Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, it will be magical. The melodies will continue as Australian conductor Benjamin Northey leads us in the grand
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finale of the evening: Saint-Saëns’ mighty ‘Organ’ Symphony. The main theme is famous from its appearance in the movie Babe, and in its original format it’s an exhilarating, room-shaking burst of happiness. In case that wasn’t enough, we’ll also include the cheeky The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. presented by queensland symphony orchestra
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
BEN FOLDS: THE SYMPHONIC TOUR 11 – 12 March | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Audiences of all ages will see Ben Folds perform his hits with symphony musicians live when he joins Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our time, is a renowned pop artist who has also composed critically acclaimed classical works of his own, travelling the globe performing with some of the world’s best orchestras for over a decade.
and numerous collaborative records. His last album was a blend of pop songs and his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra soared to #1 in the US on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. Don’t miss this incredible night of music-making! presented by queensland symphony orchestra
Over the years, Folds has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums,
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QUEENSLAND YOUTH SYMPHONY
SYMPHONIC DANCES 14 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 mins (? interval)
The 2020 QYS Concert series opens with Ravel’s tribute to the Viennese Waltz, described by the composer as “a sort of apotheosis of the Viennese waltz… mingled with, in my mind, the impression of a fantastic, fatal whirling.” We welcome Irit Silver, Principal Clarinet of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, as the soloist in Mozart’s sublime clarinet concerto, voted sixth in the top 100 concertos by ABC Classic FM listeners.
Rachmaninoff’s famous Vocalise is a wordless song whose serene and expansive lines capture the spirit of his country estate where it was created. And then to the same composer’s Symphonic Dances, his last work and an enduring masterpiece. presented by queensland youth orchestras
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY From 18 March | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) Roald Dahl’s delicious tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is coming to Brisbane! It’s a delectable treat featuring songs from the original film, including Pure Imagination, The Candy Man and I’ve Got a Golden Ticket, alongside a brand new, toe-tapping and ear-tickling score. Willy Wonka is opening his marvellous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with colour and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerising joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka! Get ready for the Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, costumes and sets and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! presented by john frost, craig donnell, warner bros. theatre ventures, langley park productions and neal street productions
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
THE BALLET BEAUTIFUL
ROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM
15 March | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
18 – 19 March | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval)
In the 15th century, a new form of dance emerged and within a couple of hundred years it had taken Europe by storm. Ballet was the court entertainment of King Louis XIV in the 1600s, and by the 1800s, was so popular that every composer who wanted to have their opera performed in Paris, had to work out how to get a ballet into the plot! In this first Music on Sundays concert for 2020, we’ll take your ears on a journey through the history of French ballet, from the early court music through to the opera house, showcasing the gorgeous and dynamic melodies that have powered the feet of dancers through the ages!
War, love, protest and peace… Rolling Thunder Vietnam is more timely and relevant than ever given the political tensions and uncertainty in the world today. The show combines personal stories of young soldiers with classic songs of the era. This stirring theatrical concert draws audiences inside the lives of men on the battlefront and those they love at home. It’s an epic journey of love, loss, bravery, and faith.
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Under the esteemed music direction of Chong Lim, you’ll hear some of the great rock classics including Magic Carpet Ride, Fortunate Son, All Along the Watchtower, Run Through the Jungle, The Letter, The Real Thing, Killing Me Softly With His Song and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Featuring vivid images and historic footage, Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a deeply emotional experience written by Bryce Hallett and staged by David Berthold. Don’t miss out on this exciting, highly acclaimed production. presented by blake entertainment & qpac
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EXPOSING EDITH 19 – 21 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 10 mins (no interval) Exposing Edith is a multi-award winning cabaret tale of the legendary French singer Edith Piaf. Winner of Best Cabaret for the 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival and nominated for a Helpmann Award, Exposing Edith chronicles the tragic life of arguably the greatest French singer of all time. This breathtaking show features classics such La Vie En Rose, Padam and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien uniquely reworked using voice and acoustic guitar to create an exquisite mix of authentic, vintage French pop and contemporary sounds.
Created and performed by Greg Wain on guitar and Australia’s very own ‘little sparrow’ Michaela Burger on vocals, the songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories of Piaf’s life which are recounted by Burger, who also takes on a multitude of key characters, from Edith’s half-sister Momone, to several of her lovers and, of course, Edith Piaf herself. Experience Piaf’s life, loves and losses through the songs that shot her to stardom in this unforgettable show, not to be missed! presented by qpac
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BRORIGINALS LIVE
CHAT 10 LOOKS 3 LIVE
20 March | Rooftop Lounge 1 hour (no interval)
20 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval)
What does it take to be a “successful Aboriginal” in this modern, post-colonial, post-multicultural, post-offensive, post-post world? Brothers and self-proclaimed Successful Aboriginals Texas and Travis De Vries are here to answer that question along with any others you might have – and some that you don’t!
Since Chat 10 Looks 3 last visited Brisbane, Leigh Sales has collected an Order of Australia and a Walkley Award. Thanks to her resulting imperiousness with the decreasingly relevant Annabel Crabb, the pair will visit Sales’ hometown of Brisbane for one night only, for which purpose only the majesty and sheer size of QPAC will suffice.
Part satire, part advice show (also satire), BRORIGINALS LIVE is a roller coaster ride of standup comedy, sibling rivalry, podcasting and race politics. The BRORIGINALS podcast began when brothers Texas and Travis re-connected after being estranged for ten years. Realising that they had both become Successful Aboriginals in their time apart, they took on the responsibility to pass this knowledge on to the future generations, drawing on 80,000 years of cultural heritage and attempt to teach their audience how to be better Aboriginals, and maybe… better humans.
Will Crabb get a word in edgewise? Will they be able to locate and discuss any books at all that are not either written by, or endorsed by Sales herself? These questions remain to be answered; best come and see.
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The multi award-winning Chat 10 Looks 3, now in its sixth year, is a guaranteed terrific night out for diehard chatters and newbies alike. Join our hosts as they bicker, guffaw, and get wildly off track while discussing the highlights of their reading, viewing, listening and cooking lives.
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Queensland’s flagship ballet company QUEENSLAND BALLET
60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA 20 – 28 March | Playhouse 2 hours and 40 mins (incl two intervals) Celebrate the rich history and exciting future of Queensland Ballet as its acclaimed dancers are joined by international and national guests for the unforgettable 60th Anniversary Gala.
thrilling and masterful homage to classical ballet, Études in a showcase of Queensland Ballet today, under current Artistic Director, Li Cunxin AO.
The retrospective pays homage to each of Queensland Ballet’s five Artistic Directors and sees excerpts from some of the company’s most loved productions, Chopin pas de deaux, Carmina Burana, The Lady of the Camellias, Cloudland and The Little Mermaid return to the stage. Fittingly, the performance will culminate in Harald Lander’s
International and national guests include Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov (The Royal Ballet), Ako Kondo and Chengwu Guo (Australian Ballet), Alison McWhinney (English National Ballet) and former Queensland Ballet Principals Ning Ning and Hao Bin. music performed by queensland festival philharmonic presented by queensland ballet
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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM 22 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (inc interval) Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Stephen Sondheim. Stephen Sondheim is one of the most important figures in 20th century musical theatre and has been praised for “reinventing the American musical”. This very special concert will feature some of his greatest songs from West Side Story, Gypsy, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods, plus many more! The celebratory performance brings together three-time Lawrence Olivier Award winner Philip Quast and the remarkable Anne Wood
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(Mamma Mia!) and features well-known Australian artists Jason Barry-Smith, Jarrod Draper, Alister Kingsley, Naomi Price and Patrice Tipoki. The 60 piece Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra will present the Australian Premiere of the full symphony orchestra arrangements created especially for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Hollywood Bowl. licensed exclusively by music theatre international (australasia) all performance materials supplied by hal leonard australia presented by qpac and brisbane philharmonic orchestra
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
EINSTEIN AND THE QUANTUM:
UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF SPACE AND TIME
RUNNING THE PLANET WITHOUT COSTING THE EARTH
25 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
26 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
Einstein famously worked on the big ideas of space and time, but he was also instrumental in developing quantum mechanics for understanding the microworld. Experiments since have confirmed his seemingly disparate theories, and now a bold new proposal suggests that quantum entanglement may actually stitch the very fabric of spacetime itself.
Humans need energy, and lots of it. But, our everwarming climate and ever-increasing population means a move from fossil fuel to clean and green sources, and quickly. Join our energetic experts to shine a renewable light on Australia’s energy future and what it will take for us all to get there.
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
Q&A WITH DR K: BRISBANE
FUTURE CAREERS IN SCIENCE WITH DR KARL: BRISBANE
27 March | Concert Hall 1 hour (no interval)
27 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
Join science broadcaster Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and find out why it’s safer for a cat to fall from a 32-storey building than a 7-storey building, and give you the lowdown on the Bermuda Triangle, and how come wombats poo out about 90 little cubes (yes, cubes) each day!
Dr Karl discusses future careers in genetics, engineering, basic physics, computer science and the big one – your environment. Part science, part career guidance, part entertainment, and all fun. Bring your burning science questions for the Q&A!
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
27 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
28 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
Living on a terrestrial planet and orbiting a star that is just one of the hundreds of billions in our galaxy can make one feel insignificant. But to an astrophysicist, it is fascinating. How did it all begin, how will it end and are we alone? It’s like, totally cosmic.
Ballet synchronises balance, precision, poise and strength in an exquisitely effortless performance. Behind the beauty is a fascinating mixture of physics and physicality. Li Cunxin, Queensland Ballet Artistic Director, is joined by experts in movement and moving to tease out the science in the magic that is ballet.
HUNTING THE COSMIC DAWN
SCIENCE ON POINTE
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DR KARL AND NIGHT OF THE NERDS
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BIG DATA AND ME
28 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
28 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
Hosted by comedian Mark Humphries, it’s the festival’s very own, very nerdy, variety show! Dr Karl kicks things off with his greatest moments in science. The house band, led by Clare Bowditch, will keep things rocking as our all‑star cast of professional and amateur scientists take to the stage for the ultimate nerd showdown.
In 2020, big data runs most of our lives. But why does that usually conjure dread? The good news is that data scientists are increasingly finding more positive ways to use and share data. Be brave, step onto the big data super highway, and find out what’s in it for you.
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28 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
28 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
Dreams can be so absurd – so why do they feel so real? Humans have attempted to understand dreams for millennia, and now science is finding answers. We’ll look to neuroscience and psychology to explain how the sleeping and waking selves can live in the same skull, and what each can tell us about the other.
Forget the sixth sense! It now seems that humans have way more than that. Our senses keep us alive and build our individual picture of the world. But perception is not always reality and senses can falter. Discover how senses work, what can go wrong and how science is progressing to fix the problems.
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THE MEANING OF DREAMING: WAKING THE MYSTERIES OF SLEEP
THE SENSES: PERCEPTION VS REALITY
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OCKHAM’S RAZOR
CITIES 2060: THRIVING NOT JUST SURVIVING
28 March | Concert Hall Foyer 2 hours (no interval)
29 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
After sell-out events in 2018 and 2019, ABC Science is back in Brisbane for a special podcast recording event. Ockham’s Razor is the ABC’s soapbox for all things scientific: stories, insights, arguments or tributes – anything that can grip an audience by the ears for 10 straight minutes.
Cities have changed remarkably in the last few decades, and the next few will be no different as populations swell and climate change bites. Granted, we are unlikely to “meet the Jetsons”, but what will the city of the future look like and how will life differ as environments change and technology evolves?
WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
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HOWZAT! THE SCIENCE IN CRICKET
AI: PROMISE, PERILS AND PREJUDICE
29 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
29 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
In the right hands a cricket ball can be made to do some amazing things, appearing to defy the laws of physics. Former test cricketer, Michael Kasprowicz, joins cricket-loving scientists to unravel some of the formulae and forces behind this game. Dissect the science and technology of a winning innings!
Artificial Intelligence is already part of our daily lives, helping us avoid traffic jams, email spam and bad dates. It has the potential to supercharge everything from medicine to space travel. But with machine intelligence approaching that of humans, can we avoid embedding our foibles and biases?
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DR MATT AGNEW’S GUIDE TO LIFE BEYOND EARTH
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A PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE
29 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
29 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
Astrophysicist, Dr Matt Agnew, explores if we are alone in the universe. Dr Matt will answer your burning astronomical questions: where should we look for life, how do you find worlds beyond earth’s solar system, and what are the chances of actually finding life out there?
Psychedelics rose to worldwide prominence as mind-altering drugs in the tumultuous and risk-taking1960s, before being widely banned as too dangerous. Now, it seems their unique effects on the brain could have an important place in modern medicine. Turn up, tune in and find out.
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
ARVO PÄRT & SHOSTAKOVICH 30 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 35 mins (incl interval) Joy and creativity can’t be held down forever, so even in the darkest decades of cruel oppression that spread from Soviet Russia through Eastern Europe in the 20th century, music bloomed and imaginations flew.
Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony in C minor, a signature piece for the virtuosic ACO, was a lament for victims of fascism and war, but also an act of self-reflection whose movements evolve from elegy and brutal force into acceptance and farewell.
Estonian Arvo Pärt is one of the most performed and influential living composers. In his deeply loved work tabula rasa, for two violins, prepared piano and orchestra, he extends “small steps of tolerance to the world”, seeking spirituality and independence through silence and harmony.
Resistance will be whispered, literally, during Saariaho’s Nymphéa: Misterioso. The short piece by the Finnish composer, whose country has always had a complicated and delicate relationship with its large neighbour, Russia, includes a poem by the great 20th century Russian poet, Arseny Tarkovsky, which will be whispered by members of the Orchestra.
Meanwhile, within Russia, Shostakovich and Prokofiev represented two still hotly contested strands: the supposed collaborators and the resisters.
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CELEBRATING NINA SIMONE – FEATURING LISA SIMONE 31 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 45 mins (no interval) It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life… For the first time ever, award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, Lisa Simone, will embark on a national Australian tour to honour her mother’s legacy. Nina Simone stunned the world with her deep, velvet voice and soulful songs, earning her reputation as one of the greatest singers of our time. We are thrilled to welcome her daughter Lisa Simone to Australia to enthral you with a swinging soulful and heart-warming concert of her mother’s music.
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Expect to hear all the feel-good Simone classics like My Baby Just Cares for Me, Feelin’ Good, Black Is the Colour, I’m Gonna Leave You, Love Me or Leave Me and more. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy classic Nina Simone repertoire performed by her very own daughter, blessed with the same rich powerful voice as her mother. presented by 4di touring
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THREE – LISTER, LANE, SHECHTER 1 – 4 April | Playhouse 2 hours (incl two intervals) Be the first to see THREE incredible Australian premieres from superstar choreographers Hofesh Shechter, Melanie Lane and Jack Lister. Presented in association with Hofesh Shechter Company, Australian Dance Collective will unveil the Australian premiere of Cult — the short work for six dancers that propelled Shechter into his globally-renowned career. Instinctive and raw, it is a powerful illustration of his unique and acclaimed choreography and is the first time Shechter’s work has been performed in Queensland.
Melanie Lane is one of Australia’s strongest female choreographic voices, her works seamlessly fusing elegance with edgy physicality. Sexy and cool, she will be joined by long-term musical collaborator, Clark, in this must-see production. Brisbane’s own rising star of the choreographic world, Jack Lister will collaborate with some of visual art’s most influential minds to create not only a stunning mainstage performance, but a unique foyer experience. Lister is also joining the collective as a company dancer, from Queensland Ballet. presented by australian dance collective and qpac
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CAMERATA – QUEENSLAND’S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2 April | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
3 – 4 April | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Beethoven’s Grand Fugue has been termed “a great artistic testament to the human capacity for meaning” and provides a gripping Season 2020 opening work. Phillip Glass’s Echorus commemorates the inspiring humanity of the great violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, with a text by Alan Ginsberg read by acclaimed local actor, Barbara Lowing.
The story goes that an early listener to Mozart’s Symphony No.41 heard the opening flourishes and was reminded of the Roman god Jupiter and his thunderbolts. The name stuck, and this symphony, one of the greatest pieces of orchestral music ever written, has been known as the Jupiter Symphony ever since. Featured alongside this classical masterpiece will be Britten’s gorgeous Les Illuminations, performed by Australian soprano, Emma Pearson. Recently returned from a 10 year stint wowing audiences in Germany, she is sure to melt the hearts of Queensland music-lovers. Saturday evening audiences will hear another famous work with a nickname: Schubert’s ‘Unfinished’ Symphony – unfinished because Schubert died before completing it. Amazingly it’s perfect as it is.
COMPASSION
You will be transported to a chapel where macho bullfighters pray for their lives ahead of their encounters in the Madrid arena, a scene that inspired Turina to write his sensual The Bullfighter’s Prayer. Following interval, Camerata welcomes special guest artist, leading Australian singer/ songwriter Lior, whose beautiful voice joins in music written together with Nigel Westlake in Compassion – a song cycle with words that aim to unite Islam and Judaism into a remarkable and authentic celebration of compassion. Along with Camerata’s signature Wild Card Mystery Guest, expect a night of deep feeling and inspiration!
MOZART’S JUPITER
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SPINIFEX GUM 5 April | Concert Hall 1 hour and 25 mins (no interval) The voices of Marliya from Gondwana Choirs – young Indigenous women singing in English and Yindjibarndi – come together with The Cat Empire’s Felix Riebl and special guest Emma Donovan, for a powerful collaboration of voice, sound, movement and change in Spinifex Gum. Commissioned to write a song cycle for the choir, Felix Riebl spent several years visiting the Pilbara to build relationships and gather stories. He and co-creator Ollie McGill went on to write album Spinifex Gum about the region’s local tales and characters, true stories of racism and injustice, and the legacies of colonisation. Marliya’s lush choral
vocals are performed with exuberant energy, blended with hard-hitting urban rhythms and uncompromising lyrics for a fresh sound that is built from the ancient culture of the Pilbara but is totally the music of today. spinifex gum has been assisted by the australian government through the australia council, its arts funding and advisory body and the major festival initiative in association with the confederation of australian international arts festival inc., adelaide festival, sydney festival and monash academy of performing arts; the ryan cooper family foundation, the lightfolk foundation, annamila foundation, many generous individuals, and by creative partnerships australia through the australian cultural fund. the project is auspiced by auspicious arts projects. supported by tafe queensland presented by qpac and wow (women of the world) australia 2020
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PENN & TELLER 7 – 11 April | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Direct from Las Vegas – the world’s most famous magicians live on stage in their first ever Australian tour! Dubbed “the greatest performing duo in showbiz” by Jimmy Fallon, Penn & Teller have defied labels – and at times physics and good taste – by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
In this sharp and hilarious production, the “Evil Geniuses” (David Letterman) of magic will bring their mind-bending show direct to QPAC with Queensland audiences given the rare opportunity to witness Penn & Teller performing live on stage in a brief break from their Las Vegas residency. Don’t miss the legendary Penn & Teller at QPAC for a strictly limited season! presented by qpac
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THE CHOIR OF MAN 7 – 18 April | Playhouse 1 hour and 20 mins (no interval) Welcome to The Choir of Man! Fresh from the stages of their world tour, including the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals and a sell-out season at the Sydney Opera House, these nine talented gents are now heading our way. Combining live music, high energy dance and a few surprises, with everything from piña coladas to live pint percussion, The Choir of Man is a rollicking good time; jam packed with all your favourite pub
classics, rock ballads and pop hits from Avicii to Adele, Sia to Queen, Guns N’ Roses and more. Everything you love about an old-fashioned pub, complete with a working beer tap! From the faded décor to the loveable characters, the stage is set for a show that will shake the roof and make you want to “go and watch it again and again”. presented by qpac, andrew kay and associates and nic doodson
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THE WIGGLES – FUN AND GAMES TOUR! 16 – 17 April | Concert Hall 1 hour (no interval) Australia, get ready! The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Fun and Games Tour! This never before seen show will see Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony singing and dancing their way around Australia with all their Wiggly Friends; Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and newest Wiggly Friend; Shirley Shawn the Unicorn! Get your tickets to the Fun and Games Tour! as quick as you can, during last year’s tour The Wiggles sold out 200+ shows! Creator of The Wiggles and Blue Wiggle Anthony says,
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“The Fun and Games Tour is a truly wonderful show and I can’t wait for our fans to experience it! You’ll hear all the classic songs you love plus new ones! The show will highlight different styles of dance that go with different styles of music. Children will see and hear drums, keyboards, banjo, guitars, bagpipes and singing. We hope to see you there!” You better get a wiggle on and get your tickets now as tickets to the Fun and Games Tour! will sell like hot potatoes! presented by the wiggles
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SIMPLY THE BEST
SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC
18 April | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (inc interval)
19 April | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Simply the best… that’s the reputation the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s very own ‘Three Amigos’ have earned. Back by popular demand, who better than Brisbane’s three favourite swooning crooners – Nathan Kneen, Jason Lopez and Gregory Moore – to lend their operatic, musical theatre, and comedic talents to the first series concert of 2020. Their benevolence is in full swing, stealing the limelight as soloists and fusing their individual timbres to produce a chemistry second to none.
Never seen the movie on the big screen? Never been to Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music?
QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA
Simply The Best draws together all those arias and songs that have stood the test of time – together with some new and exciting tunes that ‘the boys’ will makes their very own. Enjoy as they delve into the songs and styles that have made them… well, simply the best! Add to the mix a generous smattering of orchestral showstoppers, surprise segments (combined with a healthy portion of vocal competitiveness from the three protagonists), and you have the winning formula for the ultimate smash hit show.
Now is your chance to kick both off your bucket list! Much more than a Movie screening, Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is a fantastically fun night out that includes a costume parade with prizes, followed by a screening of The Sound of Music with song lyrics so everyone can sing-a-long. Come dressed as your favourite thing from the movie – take your vows, don a wimple or tear down those drapes and whip up a cozzie! Cheer for Maria! Wave your Edelweiss! Boo the Nazis! Hiss the Baroness! presented by tim woods entertainment
presented by queensland pops orchestra
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THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS: THE DISTRACTION 21 – 26 April | Playhouse 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Do you love staring at screens? You should get out more. Specifically, to a show that has an enormous screen smack-bang in the middle of it. The Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smashes them together into a new show performed simultaneously on stage and the big screen. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen, and nothing they’ve ever done, and it will blow your mind way more literally than you are expecting. The Distraction enabling your screen addiction.
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The Umbilical Brothers are an international comedy phenomenon. Their unique mix of mind-bending comedy and back-breaking physicality has taken the world’s favourite Australian comedy duo to 40 countries. They haven’t just broken the rules of theatre; they’ve invented a new theatrical multiverse. Unbelievable human performance meets specialeffects wizardry. It feels so much like magic, you’ll want to burn them at the stake. presented by qpac and a-list entertainment
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CARL BARRON – SKATING RINK FOR FLIES
21 – 22 April | Concert Hall 1 hour and 5 mins (no interval)
21 April – 3 May | Lyric Theatre 1 hour and 25 mins (no interval)
2019 was a huge year for Daniel with a critically acclaimed world tour that spanned 300 shows in 40 countries (including an arena in Moscow) and culminated in the release of his extraordinary show X on HBO in Canada and U.S. His two previous Netflix specials Jigsaw and DARK are currently streaming in Australia.
When Carl was a small boy at school, he asked the teacher how ants feel. He never got an answer all those years ago, but he still wants to know.
He is one of the hottest comedians in the world, so don’t miss your chance to see him live when he comes to Australia for a strictly limited run of his latest show. presented by century & mza
Voted number one comedian two years running, come along and see Carl’s brand new show – Skating Rink for Flies. A night where he ponders things we all think about but never mention. Things like plastic bags, peanut butter and the possible emotions of an ant. There is no point to this show other than to make you laugh as much as possible. Funny stories from a bloke with a funny head. What more could you ask for. (Bit of wee guaranteed.) presented by a-list entertainment
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AN EVENING WITH DREAM THEATER
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OPERA GALA
23 April | Concert Hall 3 hours (incl interval)
24 & 26 April | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
DREAM THEATER, twice Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, are thrilled to perform in the Australian leg of their most recent "Evening With" touring cycle; featuring a celebration of the band’s latest record, Distance Over Time, and their acclaimed milestone achievement, Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory. The Distance Over Time Tour – Celebrating 20 Years Of Scenes From A Memory.
In 2019, Maestro Giovanni Reggioli conducted one of our most popular concerts – our Opera Gala. We’re delighted to say that he is back, joined by a new line up of stunning opera singers, ready to deliver even more opera favourites in 2020. It’s endless melody in a concert that spans the greatest operas of all time. From the soaring beauty of Dove sono from The Marriage of Figaro, through to the chirpy Waltz Aria from Romeo and Juliet and the uproarious fun of Largo al factotum from The Barber of Seville, there will be something for everyone in this concert.
presented by mjr presents
This concert will be performed in two versions – a longer version on Friday evening and a 90-minute version hosted by Guy Noble in our popular Music on Sundays format. presented by queensland symphony orchestra
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL 28 April – 2 May | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) One of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, returns to QPAC as Paul Keating – visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser – in the smash hit comedy, The Gospel According to Paul. Sold out in early 2019 before Biggins had even hit the stage, this is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul Keating, the man that – as he tells it – single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia. Heading to the Playhouse for its 2020 season, Biggins exquisitely showcases Keating’s eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest, distilling Keating’s essence into 90 minutes,
focussing on key biographical milestones, landmark political achievements and personal obsessions. Biggins asks the question – what can we learn today from this singular politician, and the momentous time in our country’s history he dominated?
★★★★★ “(A) hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show.” limelight magazine presented by qpac in association with soft tread enterprises
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MEDEA 28 April – 9 May | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 10 mins (no interval) written by kate mulvany & anne-louise sarks
original concept by anne-louise sarks after euripides
This is MEDEA... but not as we know it. Locked in their bedroom, two brothers play games to pass the time. They fight, they laugh, they jump up and down, they play dead… all under the watchful gaze of goldfish Cornelius, Hercules the teddy bear and a ceiling covered in glow-in-the-dark stars. Downstairs, their parents – Medea and Jason – are embroiled in a bitter feud. As the shouting gets louder, the small confines of their bedroom will no longer be able to protect the boys from the violence
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of the outside world. At some point in the next hour, their iconic fate at the hands of their mother, will ensure that they enter mythology as two of the most tragic siblings of all time. Told entirely from the perspective of Medea’s young sons, this internationally celebrated work, comes to Brisbane after sell-out seasons in Sydney, London and Europe, in a searing and unforgettable production. This radical re-imagining of MEDEA takes a smart, sharp and bittersweet look at the fine line that divides a regular life and all-out tragedy. presented by qpac. a myths made here production
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SPIRIT OF THE DANCE 30 April | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) International dance sensation Spirit of the Dance has conquered the world and is coming to Australia in April 2020 with their new spine tingling 21st anniversary show. Winner of nine global awards, this is one of the most successful dance shows ever and has been seen by 20 million people worldwide. Spirit of the Dance is Irish in origin and bursts with raw energy, having been described as
“explosive”, “breathtaking”, and “spectacular”. This wonderful extravaganza takes dance to the next level and features a fusion of heart pounding Irish Dance, combined with dance styles from around the world. presented by mellen events
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WORLD OF MUSICALS
BOLERO AND BEYOND
1 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 mins (incl interval)
2 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life. This incredible production returns to Australia in 2020 with a brand new production and the wonderful revue of all your favourite musical theatre hits which include such classics as The Lion King, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Miss Saigon, The Boy from OZ, Hairspray, Les Misérables and The Blues Brothers.
BBC Music Magazine described Amy Dickson as one of the world’s best classical saxophonists both past and present and by the end of this evening, we know you’ll agree. In order to play her own arrangement of Philip Glass’ hypnotic Violin Concerto, with its endless stream of notes, Amy had to teach herself the art of circular breathing – exhaling whilst simultaneously inhaling! This is not the only showstopper of the night – we’ll also present a line-up of all your favourites from Gershwin’s famous opera Porgy and Bess (including the immortal ‘Summertime’) plus Debussy’s glorious Impressionist sound-painting of the sea (La Mer). Finally, we’ll send you out of the Concert Hall with the most famous rhythm in classical music history – Ravel’s Bolero!
The World of Musicals colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics, all performed by an international star-studded cast. This is a show for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your favourite and much-loved musicals in one unforgettable evening.
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SONGS OF HOPE AND HEALING 6 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Join a cast of over 200 singers – including the voices of the QPAC Choir and the Children’s Health Queensland Community Choir – in this uplifting concert inspired by music, cultures and faiths from around the world.
backgrounds. Since 2004, the HEAL (Home of Expressive Arts in Learning) program at Milpera School has helped hundreds of young refugees from a variety of cultural backgrounds to heal their grief and loss through art.
Songs of Hope and Healing raises funds for the Friends of HEAL Foundation (FHEAL) which provides creative arts therapy to young people of refugee
Find healing, hope and renewal in this family event, while supporting a great cause that’s close to home.
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra
QUEENSLAND BALLET
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
8 – 23 May | Playhouse 2 hours and 15 mins (incl interval)
9 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Thrilling and seducing countless generations, Bram Stoker’s classic gothic tale lives on in this dramatic neo-classical ballet. Premiered in 2018 by West Australian Ballet, acclaimed Polish choreographer Krzysztof Pastor brings to life the dark and sensuous story of Dracula as he tries to reunite with his one true love, Mina. Driven by unbridled passion, Dracula unleashes a reign of terror in his pursuit of love.
We owe a great deal to the film composers of our time for elevating the cinema experience with memorable and moving music. This is perhaps most evident when telling stories about war, and in this second instalment of our Cinematic series we will perform music that depicts the heroism and heartbreak of battle. We will traverse an emotional landscape, highlights including Tchaikovsky’s thunderous 1812 Overture, the Roman epic Gladiator, and the heart-wrenching music from Schindler’s List.
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Featuring a dramatic musical score composed by Wojciech Kilar, composer for the 1992 film, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and sets and costumes by acclaimed international designers, Dracula will take you on a spellbinding journey across centuries and into a dark world where true love never dies.
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SHREK THE MUSICAL From 9 May | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) The Broadway smash hit SHREK THE MUSICAL opens at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC in May. This lavish multi-million dollar musical, stars Ben Mingay as Shrek, Lucy Durack as Princess Fiona, Todd McKenney as Lord Farquaad and a special guest appearance by Marcia Hines as The Dragon has already had rave reviews. Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy tale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! SHREK THE MUSICAL, part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! presented by gordon frost organisation
“★★★★★” limelight magazine
“Monster-sized spectacular” weekend notes
“Fairytale roars to life. A HIT!” sydney morning herald
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ÁSGEIR 11 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Enigmatic Icelandic singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Ásgeir brings his highly anticipated third album Bury The Moon to Australian audiences for the first time at QPAC.
His albums In the Silence and Afterglow were both featured as Triple J Feature Albums and his single King and Cross came 10th in Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2014.
Expertly composed and transcendental in approach, Ásgeir's melancholic, electronic-folk and ambitious electro-pop beats penetrate a little deeper than most. His debut album soared to success in his native land, becoming the fastest selling debut from a homegrown artist in Iceland, breaking all previous records and outselling Björk and Sigur Rós.
An artist of rare scope, sincerity, and emotion, his next album Bury The Moon might well be Ásgeir's bravest, and his most enduring. Ásgeir’s innate ability to make even the largest of spaces feel intimate will pull you in and leave you yearning for more. presented by qpac
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BURN THE FLOOR 12 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) The fearless reality of Burn the Floor in 2020 is reflected in the dancer’s mantra “be brave, no boundaries” as they push the extremes in bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage every single night.
outrageous Samba or Jive, or a breathless smoking irresistible Rumba, this legendary electrifying production combines with the lighting, stunning costumes and the eclectic live music styles to have you leaping out of your seat.
Director and Choreographer, Peta Roby sets a very high bar. The result on stage is a very seriously romantic Waltz, or a futuristic Foxtrot, or the extreme delights of the Tango and Paso Doble cutting right through. Adding power to the Cha-Cha, an
Joined on stage by Dancing With The Stars Judge Tristan MacManus, there will be fun for all ages, plus the pure, intoxicating dance joy of Burn the Floor.
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TOM GLEESON – LIGHTEN UP
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
BEETHOVEN AND DVO ŘÁK
14 – 15 May | Concert Hall 1 hour (no interval)
16 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Hard Quiz host. Gold Logie winner. The master, performing his latest hour.
“He has star quality in full flight… he’s mercilessly sharp.”
uy Braunstein was the youngest violinist ever G appointed to be concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic and his formidable talents will be on display as he both plays and conducts in this concert. Our Beethoven celebration continues with a performance of his Violin Concerto, one of the most melodic and beloved works for violin and orchestra. This will be followed by drama on an even larger scale as we perform Dvořák’s mighty 7th Symphony, a glorious piece for orchestra filled with tension, beauty and a spectacular finale. Dvořák wrote this piece to demonstrate his Czech patriotism but this symphony speaks to anybody who loves deep emotion and blazing excitement in their music.
the age
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Tom Gleeson is in every Aussie comedian’s Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year, a phenomena that ensures other comedians sneak in the back of his always sold out shows. He’s performed at every major comedy festival in the world and has been nominated for a Helpmann three times. A sure fire, killer stand-up at the top of his game.
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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT – BEETHOVEN 7 17 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Experience a program that offers a glimmer of hope in the face of existential dread and uncertainty, with Beethoven alongside two compelling Sovietera Russian compositions resonating today more than ever. Soloist Anna Grinberg will perform Shostakovich's madcap and bleakly humorous Piano Concerto in C Minor. Following, UQ Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Queensland Wind Orchestra and Brisbane High Schools for Stravinsky's monumental and aweinspiring Symphony of Psalms. The enduring light of
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Beethoven offers a ray of hope as vitally important now as it was over 200 years ago, as musicians from Queensland Symphony Orchestra join UQ students for Beethoven's beloved 7th Symphony. proudly presented by the university of queensland’s school of music in association with queensland symphony orchestra, queensland wind orchestra, queensland performing arts
centre, st michael's ashgrove, ambrose tracey college, and moreton bay college as part of the uq vice-chancellor’s concert series.
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AN EVENING WITH THE WORLD’S GREATEST LIVING EXPLORER
SIR RANULPH FIENNES 20 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
Direct from the UK, the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes will appear for one night only. Named by the Guinness Book of Records as the ‘world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken. Amongst his many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis. He is a prolific writer with most of his books concerned with telling the tale of his exploits and adventures.
Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day. Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, it spans Sir Ranulph’s childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and early expeditions, right through the Transglobe Expedition to his current Global Reach Challenge – his goal to become the first person in the world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ many endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell. presented by andrew kay, alex fane and bbc studios
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PLAYLIST 20 – 21 May | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 10 mins (no interval) Playlist is Beyoncé meets the women’s marches meets Australian Idol. It’s full of suburban dreams and pop star fantasies. Five incredible young women talk about their favourite female pop stars and how these narratives inspire and shape their personal worlds in this genre-defying dance theatre work. The extraordinary cast represent a unique and powerful cross section of emerging artists in contemporary Australia, featuring Ebube Uba, a Nigerian-Australian actor and dancer; Neda Taha,
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a Tongan-Iraqi-Australian hip hop dancer; May Tran, a Vietnamese-Australian slam poet; comedic actor Tasha O’Brien; and Croatian-Australian pop star Mara Knezevic. Created by PYT Fairfield (Jump First, Ask Later), one of Australia’s most celebrated makers of brave and transformative new work that reflects the cultural diversity of contemporary Australia. presented by qpac
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GEOFFREY ROBERTSON QC
IT’S NO LONGER HYPOTHETICAL: POST TRUTH – BREXIT – TRUMP – ROYAL FAMILY – STOLEN HISTORY
21 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval) One of the world’s great minds brings it back home, to challenge fellow Australians and to explain what is happening in and to the world.
to the royal family and to Julian Assange, how fake news distorts democracy and why the rich will inherit the earth.
Experience a provocative, insightful and witty evening with international human rights judge and barrister Geoffrey Robertson QC, as he analyses Brexit and Trump in a post-truth era and calls for Australia’s constitutional regeneration after the bushfires. He will explain what is really happening
This is a show that will give you an insight into Geoffrey Robertson QC’s life and famous cases, and his current crusade to restore cultural property to the people – including Australian Aboriginals – from whom it has been stolen.
presented by lateral events
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ANGLICAN SCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVAL 22 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The Anglican Schools Music Festival will bring together the top musicians from Anglican schools around SE Qld to perform in a variety of ensembles including choirs, wind symphonies and string orchestras. The concert will reach a crescendo when it concludes with a rousing massed finale especially
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commissioned for the event by renowned Australian composer Paul Jarman. Come along and support our student musicians as they perform a wide range of entertaining repertoire within the spectacular setting of the QPAC Concert Hall!
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PETER COMBE GREATEST HITS TOUR 23 May | Cremorne Theatre 2 hours (incl interval) A musical tour down memory lane with Peter singing all his best known songs. A concert for kids, parents who used to be kids and grandparents who originally bought the albums for the parents who used to be kids! A great big ‘feel good’, three generational singalong with Peter’s Bellyflop in a Pizza Band, and six young backing singers, the Fabulous Combettes.
Wash Your Face in Orange Juice, Toffee Apple, Newspaper Mama, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Chopsticks, Mr Spook, Jack & the Beanstalk, Tadpole Blues and many more. A musical extravaganza all brought to life with gorgeous video projections presented by peter combe music
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND YOUTH SYMPHONY
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
23 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
24 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Originally conceived as a one movement “Concert Phantasie”, Schumann revised and expanded this work into the famous piano concerto loved by audiences today. QYS is joined by one of Australia’s most respected and sought after musicians, pianist Stephen Emmerson.
2019, listeners to ABC Classic voted In Ludwig van Beethoven Australia’s favourite composer in their Top 100 Composer countdown. Why is Beethoven so popular? We think it’s because his music appeals to everyone – if you know a lot about music, you can enjoy his masterful compositions and the amazing technical challenges for the musicians who perform him. But equally, if you are brand new to orchestra music, Beethoven’s music contains enough beauty, excitement and deep emotion to instantly enchant you. This Music on Sundays concert will feature several highlights of Beethoven’s music before concluding with a rendition of his funniest work – wait until you hear the metronome joke! – his Symphony No.8.
SHOSTAKOVICH 10
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEETHOVEN
Overwhelmingly successful at its premiere, the violinist David Oistrakh said of Shostakovich’s Symphony No.10 “The Symphony is imbued with lofty ethical principles, deep humanity … Its strength lies in its enormous dramatic effect, its sharp conflicts, and the captivating beauty and propriety of its language”. presented by queensland youth orchestras
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MARTY RHONE – SIR CLIFF AND I
VICTORIAN STATE BALLET
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
28 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 25 mins (incl interval)
30 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
Direct from the USA.
Following nationwide sell-out seasons, Beauty & The Beast returns to the stage in 2020 with a must see stunning full length classical ballet production of the traditional fairy tale story.
A true legend of Australian entertainment, Marty Rhone presents his unparalleled tribute to Sir Cliff Richard. From the producers that brought you the ELVIS King of the World Spectacular comes a show of outstanding quality. It will feature Sir Cliff’s greatest hits, Devil Woman, Wired for Sound, Young Ones, Summer Holiday. Marty’s mega hits Denim & Lace, A Mean Pair of Jeans and never before seen images and footage of both artists. It’s over a decade since Marty presented his record-breaking tribute to Sir Cliff but after three highly successful years in the US he returns to his native homeland and Australian audiences who he describes as the best in the world. presented by ostavocal
One of the world’s most loved fairy tale classics is retold through a superb production featuring classical ballet skill and choreography which honour the spirit of this magical work – an inspiring, impacting, entertaining and memorable experience for the whole family. Don’t miss out on seeing all your favourite characters plus exhilarating solos and pas de deuxs from the stunning leading couple, the very moving transformation, grand waltz and ultimate happily ever after final scene. This is classical ballet at its finest. presented by victorian state ballet
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BLUEY'S BIG PLAY – THE STAGE SHOW 29 May – 7 June | Playhouse 50 mins (no interval) See Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad as you’ve never seen them before… Join The Heelers in their first live theatre show created just for you with puppetry, live actors and iconic Australian sets. It’s a little bit different and a little bit beautiful. Bluey’s Big Play is an original story written by Bluey’s creator Joe Brumm with new music created
by Brisbane's 'Beethoven' and Bluey composer, Joff Bush. This is an experience you can only take home with you in your memory so please remember to bring that along with your tickets. Love, The Bluey Team. presented by qpac’s out of the box in association with bbc studios, andrew kay and windmill theatre co.
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BITTERSWEET THE RISE OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL
MAX HURLEY: A DESIGNER’S LIFE
Until 4 April | Tony Gould Gallery Free Exhibition
28 April – 22 August Free Exhibition
While the very idea of musical theatre conjures images of bright lights and Broadway, did you know that Australians too have been creating new musicals since 1920?
Were you ever a young pyjama-clad pilgrim pressing your nose to the glass of a magical McWhirters Christmas window? A hip and happening 1960’s theatre goer? An opera fan in the 1980s and beyond, or more recently, an aspiring dancer performing with one of our foremost youth ballet companies? Chances are you’ve met Max. For more than 50 years, prolific designer and visual artist Max Hurley shared his prodigious talent with Queensland audiences and theatre makers. This exhibition explores his extraordinary theatrical legacy.
From Reedy River to Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Boy from Oz to Bran Nue Day, discover the fascinating history of Australian made musicals and the remarkable stories of talent and tenacity that have brought truly Australian musicals to the stage. presented by qpac
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QPAC Discovery Tours Fridays 10:30am to 11:30am Departing from the QPAC Cafe Adult tickets $16 Photographer Darren Thomas *Tours do not include access during performances
Reserve a place: tours@qpac.com.au or 07 3840 7444
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GREEN JAM 5.30 – 7.30pm every Friday* Melbourne Street Green QPAC’s much-loved Green Jam, presented with thanks to Principal Partner Heritage Bank, eases you into the weekend every Friday from 5.30pm. Mosey on down to the Melbourne Street Green, in the heart of South Bank and Brisbane’s Cultural Centre, and enjoy FREE live music – from jazz, folk, to contemporary rock, it’s always a chilled, easy vibe. Featuring established and emerging artists from around South East Queensland, Green Jam also plays host to musicians and jazz students from
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Jazz Music Institute, JMC Academy and more. Gather a crew, pull up a chair or lay down a blanket, and relax into Green Jam’s twinkling vibes. Round it off with a drink from the bar and enjoy a delicious dish from the Green Jam Eats menu. *subject
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Fierce Facade
Mapping the Human Heart
The Basics of Teaching Artistry
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How to be creative
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Calendar of events
BOOK | QPAC.COM.AU | 136 246 MARCH 1 Mar 3 Mar 4 - 8 Mar 4 - 14 Mar 6 - 7 Mar 11 - 12 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar From 18 Mar 19 - 18 Mar 19 - 21 Mar 20 Mar 20 Mar 20 - 28 Mar 22 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 27 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 29 Mar 29 Mar 29 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar
Medici Concerts – Jayson Gillham Concert Hall Vivaldi's Venice Concert Hall Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember Playhouse Mother Cremorne Theatre QSO – Musical Sorcery Concert Hall QSO – Ben Folds: The Symphonic Tour Concert Hall QYO – Symphonic Dances Concert Hall QSO – The Ballet Beautiful Concert Hall Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Lyric Theatre Rolling Thunder Vietnam Concert Hall Exposing Edith Cremorne Theatre BRORIGINALS LIVE Rooftop Lounge Chat 10 Looks 3 Live Concert Hall QB – 60th Anniversary Gala Playhouse Sondheim on Sondheim Concert Hall WSFB – Einstein And The Quantum… Concert Hall WSFB – Running The Planet Concert Hall Without Costing The Earth WSFB – Q&A with D K: Brisbane Concert Hall WSFB – Future Careers in Science with Concert Hall Dr Karl: Brisbane WSFB – Hunting The Cosmic Dawn Concert Hall WSFB – Science On Pointe Cremorne Theatre WSFB – Dr Karl and Night of The Nerds Concert Hall WSFB – Big Data And Me Cremorne Theatre WSFB – The Meaning of Dreaming… Concert Hall WSFB – The Senses: Perception vs Reality Cremorne Theatre WSFB – Ockham's Razor Concert Hall Foyer WSFB – Cities 2060… Concert Hall WSFB – Howzat! The Science In Cricket Cremorne Theatre WSFB – AI: Promise, Perils and Prejudice Cremorne Theatre WSFB – Dr Matt Agnew’s Guide Cremorne Theatre to Life Beyond Earth WSFB – A Psychedelic Renaissance Concert Hall ACO – Arvo Pärt & Shostakovich Concert Hall Celebrating Nina Simone – Concert Hall Featuring Lisa Simone
APRIL 1 - 4 Apr 2 Apr 3 - 4 Apr 5 Apr 7 - 11 Apr 7 - 18 Apr 16 - 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 21 - 26 Apr 21 Apr - 3 May 21 - 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 & 26 Apr 28 Apr - 2 May 28 Apr - 9 May 30 Apr
ADC THREE – Lister, Lane, Shechter Playhouse Camerata – Compassion Concert Hall QSO – Mozart’s Jupiter Concert Hall Spinifex Gum Concert Hall Penn & Teller Concert Hall The Choir of Man Playhouse The Wiggles – Fun and Games Tour! Concert Hall Qld Pops – Simply the Best Concert Hall Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music Concert Hall The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction Playhouse Carl Barron – Skating Rink for Flies Lyric Theatre Daniel Sloss – Hubris Concert Hall An Evening with Dream Theater Concert Hall QSO – Opera Gala Concert Hall The Gospel According to Paul Playhouse MEDEA Cremorne Theatre Spirit of the Dance Concert Hall
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World of Musicals Concert Hall QSO – Bolero and Beyond Concert Hall Songs of Hope and Healing Concert Hall QB – Dracula Playhouse QSO – Cinematic Concert Hall Shrek The Musical Lyric Theatre Ásgeir Concert Hall Burn the Floor Concert Hall Tom Gleeson – Lighten Up Concert Hall QSO – Beethoven and Dvořák Concert Hall UQ School of Music – From Darkness to Light Concert Hall An Evening with Sir Ranulph Fiennes Concert Hall PLAYLIST Cremorne Theatre Geoffrey Robertson It’s No Longer Hypothetical Concert Hall Anglican Schools Concert Concert Hall Peter Combe Greatest Hits Tour Cremorne Theatre
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QYO – Shostakovich 10
24 May
QSO – Happy Birthday Beethoven
Concert Hall
28 May
Marty Rhone – Sir Cliff and I
Concert Hall
30 May
Victorian State Ballet – Beauty & The Beast
Concert Hall
29 May - 7 Jun
Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show Playhouse
Concert Hall
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LOCATION QPAC is located at the corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank in South Brisbane.
TRAVELLING TO QPAC There are many easy ways to get to QPAC. • • • • • •
Walk from the city over Victoria Bridge Bus to Cultural Centre 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
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.
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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).
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Deputy Chair Leigh Tabrett PSM
The Queensland Performing Arts Trust is a statutory body of the State of Queensland and is partially funded by the Queensland Government
Trust Members Dr Sally Pitkin, Dare Power Georgina Richters, Susan Rix AM Leanne de Souza Chief Executive John Kotzas
The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts Director-General, Department of Environment and Science: Jamie Merrick
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