What’s On at QPAC SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2019 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
YANG LIPING’s Rite of Spring
Brisbane Festival
Muriel’s Wedding The Musical
Major Musicals
First Nations
Briefs: Close Encounters
Chicago
Matriarch Mojo Juju – Native Tongue
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Spring is a time of romance and reinvention. As the heart of performing arts in Queensland, we welcome diverse audiences from all over Australia and beyond to experience and learn from the best in arts and culture. This year, we have worked closely with Brisbane Festival to bring an ambitious line up of major artists, companies and events. For all who love music, dance and theatre, our program contains a wealth of live performances to suit all tastes and I encourage you to discover and rediscover the spirit of their stories.
Among the first productions of the season, Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns for a night of Romance and Revolution featuring some of the most inventive melodies of Prokofiev, Beethoven and Vine. For those looking for something a little more risqué, Briefs promises steamy Close Encounters testament to their masculine artistry. And over school holidays, our younger audiences will delight in the innovative, visually spectacular production of Laser Beak Man, brought to life by local creative geniuses Dead Puppet Society, La Boite, and Brisbane Festival in association with PowerArts. Further to the spirit of new growth and strengthened connections, QPAC’s celebration of First Nations’ arts and culture, Clancestry: A Celebration of Country, returns this November as a three week program of new and existing work, installations and community gatherings. I encourage you to get involved in the wide range of experiences on offer and learn from and share in the celebrations of our dynamic First Nations Peoples. As we draw to the close of another fantastic year, our spring program is bursting with many more performances sure to create lasting memories with all those who visit. Please enjoy exploring these pages and I hope to welcome you to 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 1.5 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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Muriel's Wedding the Musical
Clancestry: A Celebration of Country
Briefs: Close Encounters
I'm a Phoenix, Bitch
Laser Beak Man
QB Romeo & Juliet
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QPAC Joe Bonamassa 18 September
John Barrowman in Concert 21 September
Dame Edna My Gorgeous Life 1 – 2 October
Lea Salonga in Concert 9 November
Katherine Jenkins 10 November
Happy place We Live Here 5 – 8 September Dara O Briain 11 September Brat Kids Carnival 14 – 15 September Cal Wilson: Gifted Underachiever 18 – 21 September Laser Beak Man 2 – 5 October
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Queensland Ballet's Romeo & Juliet Until 7 September Muriel's Wedding The Musical From 19 September Tex Perkins – The Man in Black 5 October shake & stir's Jane Eyre 18 October – 9 November Opera Queensland Orpheus and Eurydice 24 October – 9 November
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From Broadway to La Scala 17 September Guy Sebastian – Ridin' With You Tour 22 September The Music of James Bond 18 October Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky and Beethoven 1 November Chicago From 2 November
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ROMEO & JULIET Until 7 September | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 52 mins (incl intervals) After a sell-out season in 2014, Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic rendition of the bard’s famous tale of star cross’d lovers, Romeo & Juliet returns for another magnificent season.
With special guest conductor Alondra de la Parra (Queensland Symphony Orchestra) taking the baton at select performances, this will be a sophisticated production of artistic grandeur.
MacMillan’s grand production brings the streets of Verona to vibrant life with elegant costumes, majestic sets and daring choreography that matches the dramatic heights of this classic love story.
A drama of romance, passion and tragedy, Romeo & Juliet is the unmissable ballet event of the year.
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SS MENDI DANCING THE DEATH DRILL
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WE LIVE HERE
5 – 7 September | Playhouse 1 hour and 25 mins (no interval)
5 – 8 September | Cremorne Theatre 55 mins (no interval)
This is the story of ‘The Black Titanic’, told by one of South Africa’s great music theatre ensembles.
This inspiring circus show by Brisbane’s very own Flipside Circus celebrates the memories and moments that make a life.
In January 1917, the SS Mendi set sail from Cape Town, taking hundreds of black South African volunteers to support the Allied forces fighting in France. But early in the morning of 21 February 1917, the Mendi collided with a cargo ship amid thick fog in the English Channel and sank, killing 646 people. SS Mendi: Dancing the Death Drill, based on the book by Fred Khumalo, is powerful and moving music theatre inspired by the real-life tragic maritime disaster. Individuals from conflicting cultures become united in a final, defiant dance as the ship goes down.
Based on the stories of parents, siblings and guests of Hummingbird House (Queensland’s only youth hospice), We Live Here explores themes of resilience, chaos and the beauty of a moment shared. We Live Here premiered at Metro Arts in 2018, winning two Matilda Awards (Best Director, Best Circus/Physical Theatre). suitable for ages
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JACOB COLLIER 6 September | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl intervals) Grammy Award-winning composer-producer-multiinstrumentalist Jacob Collier returns to Australia on the back of acclaimed sell-out shows in April of last year. The 24 year old prodigy has been dubbed by many as one of the most innovative, creative musicians of his generation, rising to popularity through his viral homemade multi-track YouTube videos. Jacob Collier’s new touring show scales up the concepts behind his original one man show to
incorporate a band of multi-talented performers playing over 30 acoustic and electronic instruments. This multi-instrument-multi-performer creature sends messages to a custom designed lighting system based on input from the performers, resulting in a tightly synchronised visual experience to accompany classics such as live looping and Jacob’s custom-built harmoniser. presented by brisbane festival
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JOHN SAFRAN, JEW DETECTIVE: SARCASM IS NOT A CRIME
8 September | Concert Hall 1 hour and 10 mins (no interval)
11 – 14 September | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
Inspired by Bach's grand choral work, St Matthew Passion is a musical retelling of Christ’s final hours on earth, using some of Bach’s magnificent vocal music set alongside South African traditional songs and laments and a full marimba orchestra.
Writer, comedian and natural-born troublemaker John Safran has made a career of turning up where he isn’t wanted. Recently he’s been snooping around Aussie Nazis and jihadis. Now he wants to tell you the hilarious stories of how he gets in and – for the most part – avoids being thumped.
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This ground-breaking, semi-staged concert deals with the political and spiritual battles Christ faces as he struggles to teach and inspire in an occupied state. Isango Ensemble has performed to full houses all over the world and won several international awards, especially for their innovative interpretations of Western plays and music. This is their newest creation, and this Australian exclusive is only the second time the piece has been performed anywhere in the world.
Author of Depends What You Mean By Extremist and award-winning true crime book Murder In Mississippi, join John as all the beans are spilled. presented by brisbane festival
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DARA O BRIAIN 11 September | Concert Hall 2 hours and 50 mins (incl interval) Due to phenomenal public demand, one of Ireland’s funniest comedians, Dara O Briain, is returning to Australia in 2019 with his new show Voice of Reason! O Briain is a stand up comedian and television presenter, best known for BBC’s Mock the Week, Ireland’s The Panel, Stargazing Live, Robot Wars and Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit. It has recently been announced that Dara will be host of the rebooted classic quiz show Blockbusters, with two series due to be broadcast on Comedy Central in 2019. With a reputation for his stand-up worldwide, O Briain sells out his shows all over the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
O Briain’s first book, Tickling the English, released in 2009, proved to be an instant hit, remaining in the charts for nigh on two years after release. He has since published two very successful children’s books. O Briain has also released four best-selling DVD’s with Universal Pictures. This is the chance to see one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today back in his natural environment! Don’t miss the brilliant and hilarious Dara O Briain! Hurry, tickets will sell fast! presented by adrian bohm
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BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS 11 – 15 September | Playhouse 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) From their warehouse party origins in Brisbane’s West End, all the way to slaying the glittering stages of London’s West End, the Briefs boys are back in town with a sci-fi spectacle of flirty, filthy fabulousness. Close Encounters features Briefs’ heart-stopping blend of cabaret burlesque, comic caper, dazzling drag, and jaw-dropping circus. Expect interstellar aerial feats and warp-speed strippers from outer space as they push the boundaries of artistry, masculinity and decency.
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This glory of intergalactic glamour is the third installment from Briefs, and lands at Brisbane Festival having well and truly glitter-bombed the globe. Prepare yourselves for a close encounter with the Briefs boys. contains adult themes, nudity, strobe lights, haze and course language. recommended age 16+.
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ROMANCE AND REVOLUTION
TREVOR ASHLEY IN DOUBLE D’S: TWO DECADES OF DIVADOM
12 September | Concert Hall 1 hour and 55 mins (incl interval)
13 September | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
What do you call a piece that only runs five minutes? Australian composer Carl Vine decided a short work deserved a short title and called it simply V (for the Roman numeral!). “I wanted to sing of the free, happy man, his mighty power, his chivalry and purity of spirit,” said Prokofiev about his searching Fifth Symphony which overflows with persuasive charm. Yet it’s also witty, edgy and contrarian, with exquisite melodies. When Beethoven wrote his third Piano Concerto, he was breaking new grounds with his music; creating a new type of sound world that had never been heard before. This concerto will show off the piano and orchestra to spectacular effect, especially in the hands of master pianist Paul Lewis.
He has been the body, voice and spirit behind some of Australian musical theatre and cabaret’s most vivid characters, refusing to be defined by gender, style, or the usual showbiz rules. But there is one role that Trevor Ashley doesn’t take on stage very often: himself.
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At Brisbane Festival, he’ll do just that. Accompanied by wunderkind James Simpson and an eight-piece band, ‘La TrAshley’ recounts some of his favourite moments of his career, with epic music, laugh-outloud comedy, and a sequinned gown or six. Expect songs and stories from Les Mis, Hairspray and Priscilla and special appearances by several well-known divas. Who knows – maybe Liza Minnelli, Cher and Shirley Bassey will appear! presented by brisbane festival
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BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL 14 – 15 September | Playhouse 45 mins (no interval) Hula hoops at top speed, acrobatics at alarming heights and seriously cheeky clowning antics – put on your party outfit and join the Brat Kids Carnival! This high-energy, super fun afternoon variety show is for all ages – from tots to teenagers and their mums and dads. Brought to you by the artists and mischief makers behind international touring sensation Briefs, this
show will get youngsters excited about expressing themselves while watching circus superstars deliver eye-popping party tricks and acts of amazement. All this, plus the opportunity to get on stage and have a boogie! presented by qpac and brisbane festival a briefs factory production
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A FAREWELL TO DORIS – STARRING MELINDA SCHNEIDER 15 September | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The world recently lost one of its biggest stars with the passing of Doris Day. A legend of stage, screen and song, Doris died aged 97, leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs. Doris Day, 'the girl next door', had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than chart-topping Australian singer/songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Doris’ songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on
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Doris’ life, and performed sell-out tours celebrating Doris’ work. This nostalgic concert celebration will feature the wonderful Young At Heart Orchestra and include timeless hits such as Que Sera Sera, Sentimental Journey, Everybody Loves a Lover and Secret Love plus classic songs from the movies Calamity Jane, Love Me or Leave Me and The Pajama Game, as well as a number of Doris’ big band standards. presented by jeff lewis & phil bathols
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FROM BROADWAY TO LA SCALA 17 September | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Following two sold out tours, From Broadway to La Scala returns with arguably the greatest combination of Australian musical theatre and opera stars ever assembled on stage. Soaring with the exuberance of the great stage musicals and enriched with the passion of grand opera, From Broadway to La Scala has become one of the most popular orchestral concerts on the entertainment calendar. From Broadway To La Scala will be performed by six of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary singers including the magnificent award winning lyric coloratura soprano Emma Matthews, greatly
loved tenor David Hobson, acclaimed bassbaritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, West End/Broadway star Caroline O’Connor and the brilliant young Australian tenor Alexander Lewis fresh from his starring role in Opera Australia’s hugely successful West Side Story, the most popular Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour to date. 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 enduring and popular musical genres. presented by andrew mckinnon & phil bathols
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JOE BONAMASSA 18 September | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (no interval) Two time Grammy nominated blues-rock guitar icon, Joe Bonamassa, announces his new tour dates for 2019 in support of his all-original studio album Redemption. Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Late Night with David Letterman’s Anton Fig (drums), Nashville recording legend Michael Rhodes (bass), and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and member of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Reese Wynans (piano/organ). Featuring soulful background singers and fantastic horns, the show will offer new songs as well as a fresh take on career-spanning favourites. presented by jr affiliates llc
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18 – 21 September | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
18 – 21 September | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval)
How can you reach your potential when someone left it on the top shelf?
Hilarious, surprising and completely on point, Anne Edmonds is the rockstar of Australian comedy and everybody knows it. Her punchlines don’t just sting, they poison.
CAL WILSON GIFTED UNDERACHIEVER
Cal’s been at this whole life thing for a while now, but she still hasn’t quite nailed it. She’s not sure if she has imposter syndrome or whether she’s just faking it. Everyone else seems to have got it together but she’s still not sure she has all the right pieces. Why don’t people pull over for ambulances? Has she done enough with her life? Does anyone eat brussel sprouts by choice? Cal has questions about everything, which makes her annoying to watch a movie with.
ANNE EDMONDS WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?
Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, she has brought her exquisitely-incisive characters, songs and worldview to clubs and comedy festivals around Australia and our TV screens (Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Project, The Edge Of The Bush). Anne is at the peak of her powers – there is nothing wrong with her. How about you? presented by brisbane festival
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I’M A PHOENIX, BITCH 18 – 21 September | Playhouse 1 hour and 20 mins (no interval) One of the UK’s most significant performancemakers, Bryony Kimmings, returns to Brisbane following her sold-out season of Fake it ‘til you Make it (2015). I’m a Phoenix, Bitch is Bryony’s masterpiece about motherhood, heartbreak and finding inner strength. She combines personal stories with epic film and original pop songs, in a powerful, dark and joyous tour de force. In 2016, Bryony nearly drowned. Postnatal breakdowns, an imploding relationship and an extremely sick child left her sitting beneath the waves hoping she could slowly turn to shell.
Three years later and she is able to deal with life again. Who do we become after trauma? How do we turn pain into power? How do we fly instead of drown? Tonight, a new legend will be created – an invincible and fearless woman. this performance contains emotive content, strong
language, sexual references, flashing lights and haze effects. recommended age 14+.
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by arts council england using public funding. in association with avalon.
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MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL From 19 September | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 44 mins (incl interval) One of the most loved and hilarious Aussie films of all time comes to life on stage in this big, brash and very cheeky new musical! The multi-award winning Muriel’s Wedding the Musical will play a strictly limited season at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 19 September. Audiences and critics can’t get enough with the Sydney Morning Herald hailing it “Incredible… Will be talked about for years” and Time Out saying “This show has the biggest heart in the world. Will leave you smiling for days”. Written by PJ Hogan and directed by Simon Phillips, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical features an incredible soundtrack of addictive new songs by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall, plus all your favourite ABBA hits! Book your tickets now to the wedding of the year, Brisbane! presented by global creatures
“The best Australian musical to premiere in years.” time out
“Enormous fun. Cheeky, smart and big-hearted.” herald sun
“You’re incredible, Muriel!” sydney morning herald
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20 – 21 September | Studio 1 55 mins (no interval) Witness four performers intertwine and connect, to bring this classic video game to life right in front of your eyes! Watch as this highly skilled acrobatic quartet navigate not only the stage but each other, twisting and interlocking to communicate with and create new meanings for their bodies.
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Designed to get children involved, this participatory work invites younger audiences and their parents on stage to imitate the troupe and create moves of their own! suitable for ages 5+ presented by qpac, brisbane festival & arch8
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JOHN BARROWMAN IN CONCERT 21 September | Concert Hall 2 Hours (incl interval) Spend an intimate evening of songs, stories and laughter with the incomparable John Barrowman. From West End leading man to time-travelling hero, John is the epitome of entertainment.
When it comes to the stage, John’s musical theatre career has seen him star in many West End shows, including Anything Goes, Miss Saigon, The Phantom Of The Opera and La Cage Aux Folles.
Famous for his portrayal as the charming Captain Jack Harkness in BBC’s Doctor Who, John’s character was so popular he was given his own hugely successful spin-off, Torchwood, and starred as Malcolm Merlyn in seven seasons of Arrow.
With boundless energy and an incredible voice to match, John’s charismatic stage presence will leave you breathless, with a song in your heart and a smile on your face. presented by qpac in association with queensland conservatorium griffith university
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GUY SEBASTIAN – RIDIN’ WITH YOU TOUR 22 September | Concert Hall 3 hours (incl interval) Undoubtedly one of Australia’s biggest male superstars, Guy Sebastian, is set to entertain audiences nationally on his blockbuster new tour, Ridin’ With You. Australia’s much loved singer, songwriter and producer will take audiences on a musical journey spanning his 15 year career that has seen him rise to become one of Australia’s most successful male artists. Fans will be treated to a collection of Guy’s globally loved mega hits Battle Scars, Bloodstone and Like A Drum, along with his breathtaking platinum single Before I Go and his brand new soulful and powerful smash hit, Choir.
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For an extra special experience, Guy is offering limited tickets to a pre-show VIP Soundcheck Masterclass, where he will take fans through and explain the soundcheck process and give insight to producing his latest show. Be sure not to miss Guy Sebastian on his Ridin’ With You 2019 tour – tickets on sale now! presented by the harbour agency
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A NOT SO TRADITIONAL STORY 24 – 27 September | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval) An epic quest for bravery and friendship. A story with a little bit of truth and a little bit of make believe, one might say A Not So Traditional Story… Once upon a time two kids, Wurangkili and Timita, are crashed upon by an Alien from a faraway land. Join them as they embark on an epic quest across the island of lutruwita in search of the ‘oldest of old elders’, meeting up with some hilarious and unique friends along the way.
This beautiful and funny production by Terrapin Puppet Theatre uses masks, shadow puppetry and physical theatre to tell an important story of culture, identity, bravery and friendship. suitable for ages 5+ presented by brisbane festival
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YANG LIPING’S RITE OF SPRING 25 – 28 September | Playhouse 1 hour and 10 mins (no interval) From China’s superstar choreographer and dancer Yang Liping comes Rite of Spring, a new interpretation of Stravinsky’s revolutionary ballet of sacrifice and renewal, and arguably the most influential piece of music of the 20th century. A household name in her native country, Yang Liping has won huge international acclaim for her extravagant, breathtakingly visual dance works, blending Chinese aesthetics and modern expression in a distinctively personal movement language.
Taking inspiration from Chinese and Tibetan symbols of nature, Yang Liping creates a preface and a coda framing Stravinsky’s totemic work as the second of three sections – Incantation, Sacrifice and Renewal. Parts I and III feature a new musical score from Chinese composer He Xuntian, influenced by traditional Tibetan music. It follows the success of Yang Liping’s previous work, Under Siege, which was a spectacular hit at Brisbane Festival 2017. post show q&a friday 27 september presented by brisbane festival, philip bacon am and qpac
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FLAMENCO FIRE – VEINTE AÑOS 26 September | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Flamenco Fire, Australia’s only national flamenco company, is joining forces with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, acclaimed flamenco artists direct from Spain (including Olayo Jiménez, Andrej Vujicic and Francesca ‘La Chica’), and Australia’s finest flamenco musicians and dancers (including Andrew Veivers, Simone Pope, Kieren Ray and Fernando Mira) to celebrate two decades on stage. Showcasing a retrospective of the past 20 years of Flamenco Fire productions while delving into the rich cultural heritage and diverse historical influences
within flamenco, this 20th anniversary and world premiere gala is a celebration of the timeless art of flamenco. Veinte Años explores the ancient textures of flamenco music, song and dance, woven together through an intricately orchestrated score that will transport you to the heart of España. Olé! this project is supported by the queensland government through arts queensland presented by brisbane festival, qpac and red chair
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KATE MILLER-HEIDKE 27 September | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval) Pop icon Kate Miller-Heidke makes music that effortlessly melds indie-pop, folk and opera. She is the only artist in history to perform at Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, the Eurovision Song Contest and Brisbane’s very own Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
their success writing the music and lyrics for Muriel’s Wedding The Musical – Kate will perform brand new versions of her most beloved material, including hits such as The Last Day on Earth, Caught in the Crowd and O Vertigo!, plus a sneak preview of brand spanking new songs.
Kate’s heartfelt performance and the out-of-this world staging of her song Zero Gravity won her first place in her semi-final and a top ten placing at the Eurovision Grand Final in May 2019.
Let Kate’s masterful songwriting and ethereal voice take you where there’s zero gravity. Don’t miss Australian music’s brightest star in a stellar performance unlike any other.
Appearing with collaborator Keir Nuttall – fresh from
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CELESTE BARBER – CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX
28 September | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
30 September | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval)
Actor, comedian, and social media super star Celeste Barber is the self proclaimed queen of everyday sophistication and low budget lifestyle aspirations.
Postmodern Jukebox returns to Australia in September 2019 following four hugely successful tours in as many years.
Her meteoric rise on Instagram, parodying celebrity photographs, has resulted in her taking meetings with top moguls of the entertainment industry and awkwardly becoming friends with the very people she is parodying. In this exciting live show experience, Celeste explains the story behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with famous people, and the stalkers, fans and comments that get under her skin. presented by live nation and michael cassel group
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To usher in the upcoming Twenty-Twenties, the famed time twisting musical collective will circumnavigate the globe on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour to prepare the world for a new decade – one that Postmodern Jukebox creator Scott Bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations. Started by Bradlee in 2009, Postmodern Jukebox has gone on to amass over one billion YouTube views with 3.5 million subscribers and has dazzled audiences with their now famous vintage renditions of modern pop songs, playing hundreds of shows to sold-out houses across six continents. presented by teg dainty, nice events and david roy williams
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DAME EDNA MY GORGEOUS LIFE 1 – 2 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval) The grand dame of world theatre, Dame Edna Everage, has been forced out of retirement by the demands of her adoring 'Precious Possums', announcing a surprise tour of Australia in September and October.
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In a letter to her fans, Dame Edna apologised for upsetting them when she announced her retirement from public life, blaming her manager, “failed actor and attention seeker” Barry Humphries. presented by teg dainty
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LASER BEAK MAN 2 – 5 October | Playhouse 1 hour and 20 mins (no interval) Power City was once the most beautiful city in the world – clean, pure, perfect – and local hero Laser Beak Man worked hard to keep it that way. Drawing energy from the underground Magna Crystals that power the city, his beak-shot lasers turn bad things to good. But now the city isn’t what it used to be, and Laser Beak Man is thoroughly over it. That is until his estranged childhood friends Peter Bartman and Evil Emily return to steal the Magna Crystals. Robbed of his super powers, Laser Beak Man has one last chance to reinvent Power City and save his oldest buddies before they destroy everything!
Jampacked with artist Tim Sharp’s trademark visual puns and featuring live music composed and performed by Sam Cromack of Ball Park Music, the world of Laser Beak Man is brought to life in puppet form by the creative geniuses of Dead Puppet Society (Storm Boy, The Wider Earth) in a stunning visual theatre work loaded with cutting edge digital imagery and spectacular free-flying AirOrbs. Nominated for four Helpmann Awards (2018). a dead puppet society, la boite and brisbane festival production in association with powerarts. presented by qpac
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT STUDENT CABARET SHOWCASE 3 October | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) After an intense week of masterclasses and workshops, the graduating 3rd Year Bachelor of Musical Theatre students from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University will present a special performance of cabaret and musical theatre – The Sky’s the Limit. As part of this QPAC initiative, the students will work with leading musical theatre and cabaret professionals including Tony Award winning Broadway star Faith Prince (Guys and Dolls, The King and I, Annie, The Little Mermaid),
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New York based musical director Alex Rybeck (Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel) and Australian director Dean Bryant (The Lady in the Van, Anything Goes, Assassins). You’re invited to come along and take a sneak peek at the next generation of Australia’s musical theatre stars where The Sky’s the Limit. presented by qpac and queensland conservatorium griffith university
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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH FAITH PRINCE 4 – 5 October | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Exclusive to Brisbane!
including roles as Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ella in Bells Are Ringing, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Anna in The King and I and Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliott.
Tony Award winning Broadway star Faith Prince returns to Australia for two intimate cabaret performances at QPAC.
Brisbane audiences will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with her in the intimate surrounds of the Cremorne Theatre, accompanied by New York based Musical Director, Alex Rybeck.
Faith Prince has been dazzling audiences since winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in A Musical for her performance as Miss Adelaide in the musical Guys and Dolls. As one of Broadway’s best loved leading ladies, Faith has appeared in a string of successful musicals
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DAVID CAMPBELL: BACK IN THE SWING 3 October | Concert Hall 1 hour and 40 mins (no interval) Australian ARIA award winner, singer and popular TV presenter, David Campbell, is set to wow crowds once again with the announcement of his new national tour Back in the Swing – his first solo show after eight years. With a long, successful career in TV and radio entertainment as host of Today Extra on Channel 9 and presenter on Smooth FM, David Campbell is thrilled to be celebrating his musical roots once more.
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Featuring 11 iconic tracks and Campbell’s silky vocals, Back in the Swing blends together genres of swing, ballads and R&B from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel, with the Aussie singer’s own personal style. Notable songs including Come Fly With Me, For Once In My Life and Walkin’ My Baby Back Home will be sure to keep audiences singing and dancing all night long. presented by luckiest productions
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LIFE WILL BE THE DEATH OF ME: CHELSEA HANDLER’S STAND-UP COMEDY TOUR 4 October | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au US Comedian, TV personality, Author and Activist Chelsea Handler returns to Australia for the first time since her 2014 live tour. Life Will Be The Death Of Me: Chelsea Handler’s Stand-Up Comedy Tour, taking the same name as her just-released #1 NY Times Best Selling sixth book, Life Will Be The Death Of Me, will see the disarmingly honest and riotously funny Handler, head to Brisbane on October 4. Fresh from her 27-date tour in the US, this brandnew stand up show is classic Chelsea Handler.
The brash candour and self-deprecating humour that fuelled her previous bestselling essays collections and wildly successful TV shows is here in spades. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in entertainment today, Chelsea Handler’s talk shows, best-selling books and stand-up comedy have attracted millions of fans worldwide. Don’t miss the irrepressibly candid Chelsea Handler live and on stage this October. recommended for ages 16+ presented by live nation
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TEX PERKINS – THE MAN IN BLACK 5 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval) This year marks an auspicious anniversary for Tex Perkins, it is a decade since he first took to the stage with his award-winning The Man In Black – The Songs & Story of Johnny Cash show. Since its inception, The Man In Black show has been lauded by critics and fans alike. The show won Tex and his crew a Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Australian Concert and any repeat performances have consistently sold-out around the country. It’s no surprise the show is embraced so much by music-loving audiences – there are few artists within
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Australia who can translate the work of ‘The Man in Black’ and bring it to modern day like Tex Perkins. His reverence for Johnny Cash’s career is evident in the way he approaches every song. This could be the last chance for a while to see Tex Perkins reprise this award-winning role – and there will be no bigger spectacular than to experience ‘The Man in Black’ than during the 10th Anniversary Tour. presented by regional touring pty ltd
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra ASHGROVE DANCE
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
11 – 12 October | Playhouse Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
11 – 12 October | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Ashgrove Dance School originates from the oldest ballet school in Queensland. Commencing in 1889 and celebrating 120 years this year it has been under the direction of Wendy and Judy Lowe since 1973. To celebrate this milestone there will be a reunion function in the Playhouse Function Room between the matinee and evening performances.
Tune in to the magical charms of violin and strings. Revel in music by Bach and Handel, the towering composers of the Baroque Period. Bach’s compelling and energised Suite is majestic. Stately grandeur also informs Handel’s Concerto with its glorious antiphonal effects, the period’s equivalence of stereo. Also savour the refreshing sound world of horns, oboes and bassoon. In Mendelssohn’s Concerto, the violin’s soaring melody, the orchestra’s exquisitely spun accompaniment and the astonishing pyrotechnics required from the soloist is breathtaking. Enjoy more of this composer’s flair for crafting melody and dramatic string tapestries in Sinfonia No.10.
THE MAGIC OF DANCE!
RAY CHEN RETURNS
This annual presentation by the Ashgrove Dance Studio comprises a varied program of classical ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, Boadway and jazz. A fast moving and entertaining show with 200 dancers ranging in age from four to sixty four. The program will feature our students as well as male and female senior dancers in I Put A Spell On You! A magical ballet for children, and after interval there will be plenty of glamour, glitz and great dancing for all in That’s Entertainment!
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not featured in friday morning concert
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MIRUSIA & THE ORIGINAL SEEKERS
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
13 October | Concert Hall 1 hour and 40 mins
16 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval)
A celebration of The Seekers story featuring the original members of the legendary Australian supergroup.
The long awaited return of the greatest big band of the 1940s, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, featuring the unforgettable music of the 1940s form the Golden era of Swing… a sentimental journey down memory lane to celebrate The Glenn Miller Orchestra’s 82nd Anniversary.
Mirusia is one of Australia’s favourite singers and has won hearts around the globe as the star soprano of André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. In this scintillating collaboration she shares the bill with the Original Seekers – the three founding members of The Seekers; Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley, joined by long-time Seekers producer and guitarist/singer extraordinaire, Michael Cristiano. Come to hear all of The Seekers global chart-topping hits, including I’ll Never Find Another You, A World Of Our Own, The Carnival Is Over and Georgy Girl and other timeless pop classics that revisit the roots of the original ‘all-boy’ band.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra musical arrangements are unique; even after 82 years, they are still heard worldwide; timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and Pennsylvania 6-5000. presented by ata allstar artists
Don’t miss this special performance by two of Australia’s greatest musical exports, celebrating some of the most beloved songs in existence today. presented by john cristian productions
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THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND 18 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval) For over 50 years, the thrilling exploits of the world’s greatest spy have been accompanied by the world’s finest theme songs: Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, From Russia With Love, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, You Only Live Twice, Thunderball and many more. Now celebrate these timeless hits with The Music of James Bond in full live symphonic sound. Conducted by Mr 007 himself, Guy Noble, and sung with soulful power by Australia’s finest songstress, the
multi award-winning Kate Ceberano and musical theatre extraordinaire, Michael Falzon. Grab a martini and prepare to be shaken, and yes, possibly stirred. The hit songs of cinema’s most famous secret agent – as made famous by stars like Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Adele, Tina Turner and Nancy Sinatra – are brought to exhilarating life onstage in The Music of James Bond. presented by qpac, gwb entertainment and good egg creative
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SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO
JANE EYRE
BY CHARLOTTE BRONTË
18 October – 9 November | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes into QPAC this October. Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationally renowned shake & stir theatre co (A Christmas Carol, 1984, Dracula). Following a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel Aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall – the impressive yet mysterious
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home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey toward truth and freedom. This stunning new production, featuring original music, written and performed live on stage by multi ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod, will set a fire blazing in your soul. presented by shake & stir theatre co and qpac
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QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA
THE THREE AMIGOS
19 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) This will be a show of favourite songs that are solo’s, duets and trio’s that have become famous in opera, musical theatre and popular music genres. Your vote told us this was the best concert of 2018 and now they are back with a new show in 2019. In 2018 we introduced you to the Queensland Three Tenors in a show called Amigos Para Siempre and they brought the house down. This year
Gregory Moore, Adam Lopez and Nathan Kneen will return with their new show The Three Amigos. They will entrance you with those songs that made the name Three Tenors so famous but as you saw last year there was more, so much more to our three amigos. presented by queensland pops orchestra
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UQ SCHOOL OF MUSIC
EUMERALLA, A WAR REQUIEM FOR PEACE 20 October | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins Composer Deborah Cheetham AO has created this work “to amplify the importance of our nation’s shared history”. Eumeralla, A War Requiem for Peace powerfully responds to the story of conflict and loss associated with one of the most brutal resistance wars fought on this continent. This is choral and symphonic music on a grand scale and is designed to lead audience and performers alike towards a long overdue declaration of peace. Sung entirely in the ancient dialects of the Gunditjmara people, Eumeralla expands on the structure of the traditional Requiem Mass bringing together considerable forces to unite in the telling of this history. The concert will feature Yorta Yorta 44
Soprano Deborah Cheetham AO, Gungarri Baritone Don Bemrose and Mezzo Soprano Talia Garrett-Benson as soloists, UQ Symphony Orchestra, UQ Chorale, Dhungala Children's Choir, and Resonance of Birralee. “It is my hope that this requiem will help the spirits of those who fell to find a lasting peace and that we, their descendants, might find our way to deeper understanding of the legacy of these battles.” – Deborah Cheetham AO the translation of this work was made possible with the help of gunditjmara language custodian vicki couzens and linguist kris eira. proudly presented by the university of queensland’s school of music in partnership with short black opera, as part of the uq vice-chancellor’s concert series.
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
INTIMATE BACH
21 October | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Bach holds a special place in the heart of every Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) musician. In this program they explore his genius with an impressive line-up featuring Richard Tognetti, Erin Helyard, Brett Dean and ACO Principal Cello, Timo-Veikko Valve.
program. Commissioned by the ACO and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, his Approach (Prelude to a Canon), was written as a prologue to Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.6, leading directly into what he calls the “close, contrapuntal companionship” of the voices in Bach.
Richard Tognetti’s solo violin opens the program. Its pure, captivating tone sets the scene before giving way to the vibrant lyricism of the Sonata in A major for violin and harpsichord. Brett Dean features as both composer and performer in this
Bach’s inventive Brandenburg Concertos are one of his many crowning achievements. The Sixth Concerto is the most intimate of all and a striking and elegant finale to the famous suite.
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AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON 24 October | Concert Hall 2 hours and 5 mins (incl interval) Sir Michael Parkinson’s farewell Australia tour is a celebration of the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2,000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, informative look at his remarkable journey from the pit village in Yorkshire to the BBC with a talk show that for many defined their Saturday night.
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You’ll see him dance with Will Smith, sing with Bing Crosby, kiss Lauren Bacall, flirt with Bette Davis, laugh with Billy Connolly, spar with Muhammad Ali, have an audience with Dame Edna Everage, marvel at Sir David Attenborough plus many, many more household names. Don’t miss this very special farewell tour. presented by phil bathols, andrew kay & bbc studios
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Queensland’s flagship opera company OPERA QUEENSLAND
ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE 24 October – 9 November | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Heartbroken Orpheus has been granted the chance to bring his dead wife Eurydice back from the underworld with one condition; he must not look at her – even for a moment – on their long journey home. But how can he resist the temptation to look into the eyes of his true love?
Created in association with internationally renowned contemporary circus company Circa and set to some of the most stirring music ever written; this is opera like you’ve never seen before – mixing thrilling acrobatics, exquisite singing and striking video design to take us to hell and back. presented by opera queensland in association with circa
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CSTD DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA 2019
QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
FINALE CONCERT
25 October | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
26 October | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
The 2019 Comdance Extravaganza is a celebration of dance in Queensland! It will showcase over 600 talented dancers from around Queensland across all genres of dance. Dancers from as young as 5 are given the opportunity to perform on the prestigious QPAC stage. Many of our dancers are set to embark on professional careers both in Australia and overseas.
The QYO Finale Concert showcases all seven QYO orchestras. 500 young musicians perform highlights from the 2019 concert season, including works for symphony orchestra, string orchestra, wind orchestra and big band. presented by queensland youth orchestras
Comdance is a global dance community established in 1933 to help shape people’s lives through movement. Enjoy a great night of dance with amazing energy, colourful costumes and highly motivated youth. presented by the commonwealth society of the teachers of dancing
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra
Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
27 October | Concert Hall 1 hour and 9 mins (no interval)
1 November | Concert Hall 1 hour and 53 mins (no interval)
As any child will tell you, our toys have a vibrant history – they’re almost alive. In this concert Music Director Alondra de la Parra will take us on an orchestral romp through a delightful selection of music that breathes new life into our toys. There will be puppets, dolls and other surprises. Marvel at the Toy Symphony, written by Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus’ father), featuring some pretty wild noisemakers.
Inspired by surrealism, pounding piano chords combine with darkly murmured strings, brass and percussion at the start of Ibarra’s theatrical Sinfonia. Savour Tchaikovsky’s Concerto’s tunefulness and breathtaking virtuosity in which the violin is, ‘pulled about and beaten black and blue.’ Admire the lovely flute and violin exchange in the second movement and sit back for the onslaught of gypsy, kick-up-your- heels vivacity in the volatile Trepak derived finale. The concert ends with the audience favourite: Beethoven’s ‘Pastorale’ Symphony. In the 19th century, it conjured up images of the countryside, in the 20th century it was associated with Disney’s Fantasia – but in all eras, it’s music of breathtaking beauty.
TOYS AND PUPPETS
TCHAIKOVSKY AND BEETHOVEN
This concert is for the child in all of us. queensland symphony orchestra music director is proudly supported by tim fairfax ac presented by queensland symphony orchestra
queensland symphony orchestra music director is proudly supported by tim fairfax ac presented by queensland symphony orchestra proudly presented by philip bacon galleries
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CHICAGO From 2 November | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) Don’t miss Chicago coming to QPAC this November! Starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Roxie Hart, Alinta Chidzey as Velma Kelly, Casey Donovan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and Tom Burlinson as Billy Flynn. A true New York City Institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the slickest dancing in town. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. No wonder Chicago has been honoured with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. It would be a crime to miss it! presented by gordon frost organisation
‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ the times, uk
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QPAC joint initiative SOUTHERN CROSS SOLOISTS
LYRICAL REFLECTIONS 3 November | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) A favourite at the 2018 and 2019 Bangalow Music Festival, international superstar violinist, Amalia Hall joins Southern Cross Soloists for this year’s final concert, Lyrical Reflections. This program promises to awaken the senses with musical compositions of splendour and beauty that paint vivid imagery of lush rolling hills and reflect on times gone by. Visions of the beautiful and gently tranquil countryside have
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long inspired composers to recreate images of rural idylls through their music, offering listeners a pastoral and reflective escape to memories of wandering alone through nature. The highlights of this concert include Vaughan William’s hauntingly beautiful violin solo work, The Lark Ascending and Elgar’s moving Enigma Variations. presented by southern cross soloists and qpac
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QPAC joint initiative
LEA SALONGA IN CONCERT 9 November | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 mins (incl interval) Tony® and Olivier Award-winning Broadway and West End star Lea Salonga makes her QPAC debut this November.
‘Disney Legend’ by the Walt Disney Company. Lea has sold a phenomenal 19 million albums worldwide.
Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga won acclaim for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon on the West End and Broadway. She went on to play Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables and was the original singing voice of two Disney Princesses – Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine and the title role in Mulan, for which she was bestowed the title of
Joined on stage by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, Lea will wow audiences with Broadway hits and movie greats, including songs from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, The Greatest Showman, Aladdin, Frozen and more.
presented by qpac and queensland conservatorium griffith university in association with michael cassel group
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KATHERINE JENKINS 10 November | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Having performed in some of the most iconic venues around the world, multi award winning performer, Katherine Jenkins, will be bringing a national tour to Australia in November. Britain’s best selling classical artist of the past 25 years first came to public attention when she sang at Westminster Cathedral, honouring Pope John Paul II’s silver jubilee in 2003. For the first time
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since her 2011 arena tour with Plácido Domingo, Australian audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Katherine Jenkins most well-known songs, including Time to Say Goodbye, Jealous Of The Angels and Blinded By Your Grace, with the addition of a piano and string quartet. presented by mjr presents
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QPAC joint initiative EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY
MATRIX
13 – 16 November | Playhouse 1 hour and 20 mins (incl interval) Matrix (noun): a cultural, social or political environment or context in which something develops.
multi award winning Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake.
Expressions Dance Company collaborates with one of China’s leading contemporary dance companies – Beijing Dance/LDTX – to present an exhilarating double bill, Matrix.
EDC’s six ensemble members will be joined by the 14 strong company of LDTX, filling the QPAC Playhouse stage in a wildly ambitious and dazzling display of contemporary dance.
The result of a six week creative development in China, the production born out of its own matrix, will feature brand new works by two of Australasia’s leading female choreographers – the highly acclaimed Chinese choreographer MA Bo, and
Two companies, two cultures and two creative philosophies collide to create a spell binding night of thought provoking, visually arresting dance virtuosity.
presented by edc, beijing dance/ldtx and qpac
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
TIMELESS
15 – 16 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Passionate and poetic, Grieg’s piano concerto is a gem. Soloist and orchestra are woven into a luxurious coherence. After a crisp orchestral cue, the soloist executes a torrent of descending chords. A wistful oboe solo is passed to the piano and reveals the close alliance between soloist and orchestra. Delight in Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. With its romantic tunes, striking instrumental colours, balletic eloquence, and explosive peaks there’s plenty to enjoy.
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queensland symphony orchestra music director is proudly supported by tim fairfax ac the artist-in-residence program is supported by the university of queensland presented by queensland symphony orchestra saturday evening's concert presented in association with qpac
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MEDICI CONCERTS
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
17 November | Concert Hall 3 hours (no interval)
18 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Piers Lane’s Chopin by Candlelight recital will evoke the intimate atmosphere of the Parisian salons of the 19th century.
The final concert in the National Tour Season is a big, exuberant celebration. Opening with the Australian Premiere of American composer Andrew Norman’s Gran Turismo, revving up for a showdown by two of the most important names in the romantic era.
PIERS LANE
BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK
In a beautiful candlelit stage setting Piers will perform some of Chopin’s greatest works, including the epic G minor Ballade called ‘the Odyssey of Chopin’s soul’. Piers has a special affinity for Chopin, capturing the poetic fervour, elegance and grace of his music and his indomitable spirit. The first half of the program includes Brahms’s lovely Four Piano Pieces and Schubert’s mighty ‘Wanderer Fantasy’, a work both technically challenging and surpassingly beautiful. Piers Lane’s busy international career sees him performing regularly at the BBC Proms, giving recitals worldwide and performing with leading orchestras and conductors. He is the Artistic Director of the Sydney International Piano Competition.
Richard Tognetti and Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve perform Brahms’ Double Concerto, the composer’s last orchestral work. Brahms’ aim in combining the two solo instruments was to create a deeply sonorous and wide-ranging string sound. Dvořák’s Symphony No.8 expresses a kaleidoscope of emotions and manifests the composer’s love of nature and Czech folk music. Pushing the very concept of a 'chamber orchestra' to even greater heights, it’s an explosive finale to the 2019 Season. presented by australian chamber orchestra
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CLANCESTRY: A CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY 18 November – 7 December | Various venues For more information visit qpac.com.au
Clancestry: A Celebration of Country returns to QPAC in November 2019, creating over 21 days of gatherings, workshops, live performances and art installations. Be inspired, be challenged and immerse yourself in a deadly program of First Nations works that celebrate love, loss, laughter and life! Special events will include YAWAR, Matriarch, Mojo Juju – Native Tongue, Biggest Mobs, Sparks Play Readings and a strictly limited season of an exciting work from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts. presented by qpac
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MOJO JUJU – NATIVE TONGUE 19 November | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) ARIA-nominated Australian musician, Mojo Juju, provides an intimate look at the stories behind the songs from her third album Native Tongue. Contemplating her mother’s Indigenous heritage, her father’s experience as a Filipino immigrant and her own place in the cultural landscape of modern Australia, Native Tongue is show about self-discovery, revealing the true stories that inspired the songs from her latest release.
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Through the telling of her family history and her own personal experiences Mojo Juju explores lore, her relationships with Elders and ancestry and how that informs her own identity. Native Tongue will also feature guest artists. as part of clancestry 2019 presented by qpac
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FEINSTEIN & FOX SHAKEN AND STIRRED
ROB WHITTAKER UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
20 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
21 November | Playhouse Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
Five time Grammy Award nominated and two time Emmy nominated American performer, Michael Feinstein will return to Australia this November for the Shaken and Stirred tour together with special guest, Australian musical theatre star, Bobby Fox and a big band, re-imagining classic songs from The Great American Songbook.
This November UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker will embark on his first national speaking tour of Australia and New Zealand. Take this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Rob as he discusses his approach to the Octagon, his recent clashes with Yoel Romero, his up-coming battle with Kelvin Gastelum and the personal journey that has led him to become one of the world’s most respected mixed martial artists.
Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades, bringing the music of the Great American songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.
Robert Whittaker is the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion. The poster boy of Mixed Martial Arts in Australia and New Zealand, Rob is regarded as one of the premier athletes of his time. presented by the harbour agency
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DITA VON TEESE: GLAMONATRIX 24 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The ever dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to return to Australia this November where she will debut the most lavish touring burlesque show in history – her all new revue Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix. The uber glamorous variety show will take audiences on a stunning visual journey with one show stopping performance after another, featuring costumes created by famed corset maker Mister Pearl, British designer Jenny Packham, French couturier Alexis Mabille, burlesque icon Catherine D’Lish, Brooke Brothers and more.
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Fans can expect a full evening of comedy and sophisticated striptease that celebrates diverse beauty. Far from being a typical burlesque show, Dita elevates and modernises the classic 1940’s variety show, with both male and female forms glorified in a body-positive way that inspires and uplifts. presented by nice events & teg dainty
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NILS FRAHM 25 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Nils Frahm returns to Australia after his critically acclaimed 2018 tour. Frahm had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his childhood. It was through this that Nils began to immerse himself in the styles of classical pianists from previous generations as well as the music of contemporary composers, before forging his own musical path through composition. Today Nils Frahm continues to work as an accomplished composer, producer and celebrated
performer from his Berlin-based studio at the renowned Funkhaus. His unconventional approach to an age-old instrument, played contemplatively and intimately, and on a mesmerising scale through his vast stage shows, has won him many fans around the world. Nils has gained global notoriety for his highly developed sense of control and restraint in his work, as well as a breathtaking level of emotion and personality. presented by qpac
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MATRIARCH 27 – 30 November | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval) Matriarch, by Sandy Greenwood is an original and dynamic one woman show celebrating the strength and resilience of four Gumbaynggirr women, spanning over 100 years of Australian history. A hit show at the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2018 and winner of a Green Room Award for best performance, Sandy Greenwood’s production vividly brings to life the matriarchs of her own family through a combination of drama, dance and music.
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Matriarch explores cultural identity, the effects of intergenerational trauma and what it means to be a fair skin Blak woman in modern Australia. as part of clancestry 2019 jinda productions (gumbaynggirr, bundjalung, dunghutti) presented by qpac
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QPAC joint initiative
AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN BANDSTAND
CAMERATA
WHEN THE WORLD WAS WIDE
27 November | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
28 November | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
Celebrating the iconic Hits and Music Legends that appeared in the 50s, 60s & 70s!
Not quite a concert, not quite a play, When The World Was Wide is a melding of narrative, acting and concert music. It digs deep into the life and sparring friendship of two of Australia’s most iconic poets and writers, Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, drawing on atmospheric and evocative music to set the scene. When The World Was Wide is the fifth collaboration between Camerata and Tama Matheson. Audiences and critics continue to praise these adventurous artistic collaborations.
Starring internationally renowned The Williams Brothers. Let’s go back to where it all began! Australian Bandstand was an Australian live pop music variety television program screened from 1958 to 1972. American Bandstand was an American music performance and dance television program that aired from 1952 to 1989. During this dynamic show The Williams Brothers will perform over thirty hit singles of Music Legends such as Col Joye, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, The Bee Gees, The Delltones and many more.
presented by camerata and qpac
It’s a Rock & Roll Spectacular! presented by ben maiorana
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SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO
A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS
From 29 November | Playhouse 1 hour and 20 mins (no interval) Following its sellout world premiere in December 2018, shake & stir’s award winning production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of compassion and forgiveness returns this Christmas, and is set to become an annual tradition cherished by families for years to come. It’s Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge is spending his night like every other – hunched over his coals, counting his fortune and cursing the
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happiness of others – until a few unexpected visitors come knocking on his door… Starring acclaimed Brisbane actor Eugene Gilfedder as Scrooge, and featuring live music, yuletide carolling, large scale projection, lavish costumes and, of course, snow, A Christmas Carol is a visual feast to set your spirits soaring! presented by shake & stir theatre co and qpac
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CINEMATIC – BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE MUSIC 30 November | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au This November, join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a feast of music from your favourite movies, including music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Avengers, Star Trek, The Incredibles and more.
Experience the sound of the orchestra in full flight as they bring to life iconic musical moments from the big screen. Performed in the beautiful QPAC Concert Hall, this will be fun for all the family. presented by queensland symphony orchestra
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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 Middle Eastern-inspired dish from the new Green Jam Eats menu. *subject
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E X P E R I E N C E Q PAC Discover the behind the scenes magic of the world’s greatest shows
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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NOVEMBER
KEEPSAKES: POSTERS, PROGRAMS AND PRINTED EPHEMERA FROM THE QPAC MUSEUM COLLECTION
UNEARTHED
24 September – 23 November | Tony Gould Gallery Free Exhibition
Until 3 November | QPAC Tunnel Free entry
Have you ever souvenired a poster, stashed a ticket or saved a program from a memorable show?
Our songs, dances and languages are all linked and are cared for by each person who has connection to that country.
Like so many paper time machines, these things have the power to make a world of past performances, places and people seem suddenly vivid and alive. Mass produced theatrical ephemera continues to be collected by theatre goers and theatre makers alike, and QPAC Museum’s ever-expanding collection of posters, programs and printed ephemera is valued in many ways. Beyond mere documentation of performances, it is treasured for the fascinating diversity of social and cultural memories these keepsakes bring to mind.
Country takes in everything within the landscape – waters, trees, rocks, plants, animals, foods, medicines, stories and sacred places. We have custodial responsibilities to care for our country, to ensure that it continues in proper order and maintains its heartbeat. Unearthing their stories through visual arts, five Aboriginal artists will create distinct durational works that depict each individual’s cultural connection to their country. Featuring the following artists: Dylan Mooney with Kane Brunjes, Casey Coolwell, Rachael Sarra and Warraba Weatherall
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Persuasions
Behind the scenes: JADE New World Collective Ensemble Instruments
5 minutes with Noni Hazlehurst AM
Creative Insights – The Royal Ballet
Fierce Facade
Optimistic Yellow
The Basics of Teaching Artistry
Twilight Notes
How to be creative
Dive deeper. Be fearless in thought. Ask the question. Form an opinion. Discover. Learn. Provoke. Bask in creativity. Take time, wonder about stuff. Be curious and imagine. Get sweaty, create.
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Calendar of events
BOOK | QPAC.COM.AU | 136 246 SEPTEMBER Until 7 Sep QB Romeo and Juliet Lyric Theatre 5 – 7 Sep BF SS Mendi: Dancing The Death Drill Playhouse 5 – 8 Sep BF We Live Here Cremorne Theatre 6 Sep BF Jacob Collier Concert Hall 8 Sep BF St Matthew Passion Concert Hall 11 Sep Dara O Briain Concert Hall 11 – 14 Sep BF John Safran, Jew Detective: Sarcasm Is Not A Crime Cremorne Theatre 11 – 15 Sep BF Briefs: Close Encounters Playhouse 12 Sep QSO Romance and Revolution Concert Hall 13 Sep BF Trevor Ashley in Double D's Two Decades of Divadom Concert Hall 14 – 15 Sep BF Brat Kids Carnival Playhouse 15 Sep A Farewell to Doris Starring Melinda Schneider Concert Hall 17 Sep From Broadway to La Scala Concert Hall 18 Sep Joe Bonamassa Concert Hall 18 – 21 Sep BF Cal Wilson: Gifted Underachiever Cremorne Theatre 18 – 21 Sep BF Anne Edmonds: What’s Wrong With You? Cremorne Theatre 18 – 21 Sep BF I'm a Phoenix, Bitch Playhouse From 19 Sep Muriel’s Wedding The Musical Lyric Theatre 20 – 21 Sep BF Tetris Studio 1 21 Sep John Barrowman in Concert Concert Hall 22 Sep Guy Sebastian – Ridin’ With You Tour Concert Hall 24 – 27 Sep BF A Not So Traditional Story Cremorne Theatre 25 – 28 Sep BF YANG LIPING’s Rite of Spring Playhouse 26 Sep BF Flamenco Fire: Veinte Años Concert Hall 27 Sep BF Kate Miller-Heidke Concert Hall 28 Sep Celeste Barber – Challenge Accepted Concert Hall 30 Sep Postmodern Jukebox Concert Hall OCTOBER 1 2 3 3 4
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Dame Edna My Gorgeous Life Concert Hall Laser Beak Man Playhouse David Campbell: Back in the Swing of Things Concert Hall The Sky's The Limit Cremorne Theatre An Intimate Evening with Faith Price Cremorne Theatre
4 Oct Life Will Be The Death Of Me: Chelsea Handler’s Stand-Up Comedy Tour Concert Hall 5 Oct Tex Perkins – The Man In Black Concert Hall 11 – 13 Oct Ashgrove Dance 2019 – The Magic of Dance Playhouse 11 – 12 Oct QSO Ray Chen Returns Concert Hall 13 Oct Mirusia & The Original Seekers Concert Hall 16 Oct The Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert Hall 18 Oct The Music of James Bond Concert Hall 18 Oct – 9 Nov shake & stir theatre co Jane Eyre Cremorne Theatre 19 Oct Queensland Pops Orchestra Three Amigos Concert Hall 20 Oct UQ: Eumeralla, A War Requiem for Peace Concert Hall 21 Oct ACO Intimate Bach Concert Hall 24 Oct An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson Concert Hall 24 Oct – 9 Nov OQ Orpheus and Eurydice Playhouse 25 Oct CSTD Dance Extravaganza 2019 Concert Hall 26 Oct QYO Finale Concert Concert Hall 27 Oct QSO Toys And Puppets Concert Hall NOVEMBER 1 Nov QSO Tchaikovsky and Beethoven Concert Hall From 2 Nov Chicago Lyric Theatre 3 Nov Southern Cross Soloists Lyrical Reflections Concert Hall 9 Nov Lea Salonga in Concert Concert Hall 10 Nov Katherine Jenkins Concert Hall 13 – 16 Nov Expressions Dance Company Matrix Playhouse 15 – 16 Nov QSO Timeless Concert Hall 17 Nov Medici Concerts – Piers Lane Concert Hall 18 Nov ACO Brahms & Dvo˘rák Concert Hall 18 Nov – 7 Dec Clancestry – A Celebration of Country Various Venues 19 Nov Mojo Juju – Native Tongue Playhouse 20 Nov Feinstein & Fox Shaken and Stirred Concert Hall 21 Nov Rob Whittaker Up Close and Personal Playhouse 24 Nov Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix Concert Hall 25 Nov Nils Frahm Concert Hall 27 Nov Australian and American Bandstand Concert Hall 27 – 30 Nov Matriarch Cremorne Theatre 28 Nov Camerata – When The World Was Wide Concert Hall From 29 Nov shake & stir theatre co A Christmas Carol Playhouse 30 Nov QSO Cinematic Concert Hall
IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOW TO BOOK Online: qpac.com.au Telephone: 136 246 9am-8.30pm AEST Mon-Sat (closed Public Holidays)
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.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT Here are a few simple tips to help you make the most of your visit to QPAC. 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 backpacks, bags and items larger than an A4 sheet of paper 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.
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.
Visit the website qpac.com.au
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).
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
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.
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South Bank Cultural Precinct TO CITY
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PRE-PAID PARKING
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Chair Professor Peter Coaldrake AO
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 Dare Power 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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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
GREEN JAM
CORPORATE MEMBER
principal partner
2019 QPAC INTERNATIONAL SERIES principal partner
media partners
airline partner
qpac benefactors
champagne partner
supporting partners
Friends of International Series
OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL trusts and foundations
supporting partner
Siganto Family Foundation transport partner
supporting benefactor
major benefactor
Friends of Out of the Box
Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM
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.