What’s On at QPAC M A R C H – M AY 2 0 1 9 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
The Book of Mormon
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Silkroad Ensemble Basement Jaxx VS The Metropolitan Orchestra
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This autumn, I invite you to travel the world through music. Leading jazz ensemble Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to QPAC for two spectacular concerts. Led by nine-time Grammy Award winner Wynton Marsalis, this is a big band made up of 15 of the finest jazz musicians playing today. A night not to be missed for fans of jazz legends including Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Internationally renowned vocal ensemble The Sixteen also return to QPAC with a program including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd and Thomas Morley. There is something spectacular in how The Sixteen come together and create moments of such incredible beauty. The Times in the UK said they are “a tiny soundbite of heaven”.
Also in March, the outstanding virtuoso collective Silkroad Ensemble makes its Queensland debut with a one-night only concert at QPAC. Founded by Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad Ensemble brings together contemporary musicians representing dozens of nationalities and instrumental disciplines. Inspired by the historic Silk Road connecting East and West, each concert is unique – a snapshot in time… like troubadours at a crossroads, the musicians who gather on stage are fleetingly together before continuing their journeys. There are many more highlights, concerts, musicals and performances to explore in our program this autumn and I encourage you to browse this booklet and find something that speaks to you. I look forward to seeing you around QPAC soon!
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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 approximately 1300 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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The Book of Mormon
Silkroad Ensemble
Queensland Ballet Dangerous Liaisons
Fantastic Mr Fox
Rob Brydon – I Am Standing Up
Expressions Dance Company The Dinner Party
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QPAC Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 4 – 6 March
Air Supply with The Metropolitan Orchestra 23 April
Petula Clark 5 May
Goran BregovicĚ & His Wedding & Funeral Band 9 May
ACO Branford Marsalis 13 May
Happy place Joel Ozborn 7 March Rob Brydon – I Am Standing Up 12 – 13 March Songs of Hope and Healing with Vika and Linda 18 March Senior Moments 1 – 12 May Urzila Carlson – Loser 15 – 16 May
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The Book of Mormon From 16 March We Will Be Martians: Our Future on the Red Planet 24 March QB Dangerous Liaisons 22 March – 6 April OQ The Flowering Tree 2 – 6 April EDC The Dinner Party 10 – 18 May
Date night QSO Romeo and Juliet 15 – 16 March The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston 24 April The Proclaimers 17 May Queensland Pops Orchestra Celtic Mist 18 May The Ten Tenors 23 May
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THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND©
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DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Until 2 March | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 41 mins (incl intervals)
Until 2 March | Playhouse 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval)
Witness as Wheeldon and The Australian Ballet translate the wit and charm of Lewis Carroll’s story into dance, with extravagant sets, magnificent costumes and an extraordinary score. Wonderland comes to life with puppetry, eye-bending illusions and playful costumes. Join Alice as she meets a twitchy White Rabbit, tap-dancing Mad Hatter and a tyrannical Red Queen in this family friendly adventure.
THE REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM THAT DEFINED THE 20TH CENTURY
Experience breathtaking visuals from Tony Award winning designer Bob Crowley and a colourful score by Joby Talbot performed live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra. With the spectacle of Broadway, this ballet will transport you into the depths of your imagination. It’s time to fall down the rabbit hole – don’t be late for this very important date! PRESENTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET IN ASSOCIATION WITH QPAC
As the death rattle of American optimism echoes through the land of the Free Market, travelling salesman Willy Loman loses himself in the halcyon haze of the past. Once the king of the road, Willy is veering off it. Time was, he could sell anyone anything, and his reward was the whole package: wife, two sons, the car, the white picket fence. But now he’s feeling his years. He’s behind on the mortgage, he’s sidelined by his wet-behind-the-ears boss, and the final straw is when his adult son Biff – once a sporting prodigy, now a directionless disappointment – lands on the doorstep, further loosening Willy’s grip on the reality of his broken-down life. Arthur Miller’s towering classic is a timeless meditation on the human need to feel special, a withering commentary on capitalism, and a tragic portrait of a fallout between father and son. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND THEATRE
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BRISASIA SYMPOSIUM 2019 – BELONGING 1 March | Cremorne Theatre 10am – 5pm BrisAsia Symposium 2019 – Belonging, is an intimate and thought provoking day designed to inspire and connect individuals passionate about the drive for cultural change. The Symposium includes a range of interactive panel discussions and artistic performances. Topics of discussion include intercultural arts practice, cultural heritage and diplomacy, philosophy, creativity and wellbeing. In 2019 we are excited to welcome cook, writer and television presenter Adam Liaw as guest speaker. His television series, Destination Flavour, has travelled through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Scandinavia and Singapore, winning an AACTA award for Best Lifestyle Program. Other guests and panellists include ABC Radio National 8
host Paul Barclay, who will conduct a live recording of Big Ideas; Caitlin Byrne of the Griffith Asia Institute; Professor Biao Zuo who is guest of the University of Queensland Confucius Institute; and QPAC’s new ensemble in residence JADE New World Collective. Forge new pathways with fellow creatives over a curated lunch by local food entrepreneur and celebrity chef Margaret Nguyen. Nurture your sense of belonging through conversations with our growing collective of innovators dedicated to bridging our networks of cultures and communities. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL BRISASIA FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QPAC AND SOUNDS ACROSS OCEANS
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BRISASIA SOUND AT GREEN JAM 1 March | Melbourne Street Green 5.30pm – 7.30pm | Free entry BrisAsia Sound returns to QPAC’s Green Jam this year with an eclectic line-up of Asian-Australian performers! Kick off the evening alongside QUBE effect 2018 finalists, Salmon & The Peaches, followed by sensational electronic artist LÂLKA.
As headliners of the evening, dynamic duo KiKi-Tsugaru from Japan will bring their Shamisen prowess to Brisbane. Come and immerse yourself in the diverse notes of this free event! PRESENTED BY QPAC WITH THANKS TO GREEN JAM PRINCIPAL PARTNER HERITAGE BANK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL BRISASIA FESTIVAL AND THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, SYDNEY
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4 – 6 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 mins (incl interval) The incomparable Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns to QPAC with two spectacular programs. Led by nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis, this superlative big band is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today. Their unique take on jazz classics fills halls right across America and Europe.
“The finest big band in the world today.”
JAZZ AMBASSADORS Monday 4 March Celebrating legendary jazz greats including Ellington, Gillespie, Goodman and Brubeck. MONK, MILES AND MORE Wednesday 6 March Applauding the genius of jazz masters including Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. PRESENTED BY QPAC AND QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
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JOEL OZBORN 7 March | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 20mins (no interval) When Joel Ozborn, a wide-eyed Australian kid first met The Amazing Johnathan, a crazy American comedian/magician, little did he know his life would never be the same again.
rolling over, suicide and being forced face down in the street as the LAPD have their guns drawn on him! Through all this Joel and Johnathan forged and maintained, the unlikeliest of lifelong friendships.
Beginning as a captivated fan, Joel ended up stepping behind the curtain and working for The Amazing Johnathan, experiencing adventures he’d never imagined, such as taking in new cities every week across the United States, meeting legends of comedy, drug deals, hit men, a plane
Now over 25 years later, award winning comedian Joel Ozborn brings this amazing true life story to the stage in his new one man show, Knocked Out Loaded. PRESENTED BY A-LIST.COM.AU
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SILKROAD ENSEMBLE 7 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30mins (no interval) The virtuoso collective Silkroad Ensemble, founded by superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma, is inspired by the colours of the world and the rich musical language borne from our cultural differences. Its Grammy Award winning music is a vibrant, passionate and ecstatic celebration of global artistic traditions, performed by outstanding contemporary musicians representing dozens of nationalities and instrumental disciplines. Universally famous in its own right, this dynamic, ever-evolving group is composed of international
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artists who unite to present unique, never-to-berepeated concerts. Converging centuries, continents and cultures, its repertoire will bring together traditional Vietnamese, Chinese and Kazakh music; Finnish folk song; jugalbandi (Indian classical); popular jazz; and much more.
“One of the 21st century’s great ensembles.” VANCOUVER SUN PRESENTED BY QPAC BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ARTS PROJECTS AUSTRALIA
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HANSON – STRING THEORY TOUR 9 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Following a sold out 25th Anniversary World Tour and Greatest Hits release, Grammy nominated multi-platinum pop-rock trio Hanson is beginning the next 25 years with a musical project unmatched in their history. String Theory brings together an exciting collaboration of song craftsmanship and symphonic majesty, framing the established trio’s music through a special collaboration with Academy Award winning arranger David Campbell, spawning both a world tour featuring the band playing live with symphony orchestras, and a studio album.
Over the past 25 years, Hanson has made a significant mark in music, beginning with their meteoric rise off the back of 1997 global smash MmmBop. Their debut album Middle Of Nowhere spawned a string of Top 40 singles, followed by countless radio hits, five more studio albums, multiple Grammy nominations and record sales exceeding 16 million. PRESENTED BY CHUGG ENTERTAINMENT
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FESTIVAL OF FOLK 10 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Folk and gypsy traditions have inspired classical composers for centuries. By creating orchestral spin-offs of folk music, composers could pay homage to their homeland while also creating spectacular new sounds. There will be plenty of
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dances, sea songs and rhapsodies from around the world in this concert that will move and transport you, and hopefully have you tapping your toes too. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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BEETHOVEN & PROKOFIEV 11 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Fiery and charismatic Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani, who delighted audiences on her last tour here in 2016, returns to lead a program of emotioncharged music. Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No.1 is a dark and brooding masterpiece written during World War II. Prokofiev said to the pianist he was coaching for its premiere: “It should sound in such a way that people should jump in their seat, and people will say ‘Is he out of his mind?’” Written for violin and piano, it has been arranged for violin and strings by Borrani herself.
Alongside Prokofiev’s sonata is an arrangement of Beethoven’s last String Quartet, Op.135, written only a few months before his death. Its transitions from joy to vulnerability to melancholy – sometimes within a single movement – are immensely moving and thought-provoking. In between these powerful works, Bulgarian-British composer Dobrinka Tabakova’s Such Different Paths offers a radiant interlude evoking life’s journey. PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
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ROB BRYDON – I AM STANDING UP 12 – 13 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Rob Brydon, charming Welshman and cult comedy television superstar from hits The Trip, Gavin & Stacey and Would I Lie To You?, is bringing his brand new live show, I Am Standing Up, to Australian theatres in March 2019. The Swansea-born radio and TV presenter got his big break in 2000 with Marion and Geoff Geoff, the series of short comedy monologues on BBC2. His film credits include Swimming With Men,
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Early Man, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Cinderella and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In an often cynical, sometimes harsh world, Brydon delivers big hearted laughs and sell out runs on London’s West End. Don’t miss the chance to see why when one of the world’s best performs in Australia for the first time! PRESENTED BY LIVE NATION
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THE SIXTEEN – AN IMMORTAL LEGACY 14 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Celebrating 40 years in 2019, UK choir The Sixteen is acclaimed worldwide for performances delivered with precision, power and purity. Standing among the world’s greatest ensembles as peerless interpreters of Renaissance, Baroque and modern choral music, The Sixteen’s tonal richness, expressive intensity and compelling collective artistry is drawn from the passion of Founder and Conductor Harry Christophers CBE. One of The Sixteen’s most popular programs, An Immortal Legacy spans over 500 years of
British choral music. 16th century composers, Tallis and Byrd wrote at times of religious turmoil and national upheaval, producing magnificent works of beauty and musical mastery. Their legacy can be traced to some of Britain’s most celebrated 20th and 21st century composers, including Britten, Tippett and MacMillan, whose works complete this enlightening program.
“A tiny soundbite of heaven.” THE TIMES, UK PRESENTED BY QPAC
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ROMEO AND JULIET 15 – 16 March | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Ginastera’s Concerto illustrates the harp’s rich versatility as a sound-maker. Musically, the score shifts between tunefulness and dissonance while blistering rhythms alternate with rhapsodic interludes. The first and third movements draw from the Argentinian ‘Malambo’, a visceral gaucho dance noted for foot stamping. Listen for the sound pictures
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in Prokofiev’s sweeping Romeo and Juliet Suite originally conceived as a ballet. Theatrical, the romantic score is studded with musical imagery – sword fights, Romeo’s skittish puppy and plush melodies portraying the tragic lovers. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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THE BOOK OF MORMON 16 March – 31 May | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval) The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
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This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Now with sold out productions in London, on Broadway, North America, Melbourne and Sydney, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.
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SONGS OF HOPE AND HEALING WITH VIKA AND LINDA 18 March | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Join Australian music royalty, the award winning Vika and Linda Bull – together with a cast of over 200 singers and musicians – in this uplifting concert inspired by music, cultures and faiths from around the world, presented in the lead up to Easter. Vika and Linda, the Tongan-Australian sisters known for their gospel, soul and blues, are also celebrated for their iconic collaborations with Paul Kelly, The Black Sorrows, Kasey Chambers and RockWiz. They will join QPAC’s newest ensemble in residence JADE New World Collective, the gypsy-folk band
Mzaza, Songwoman Maroochy and the uplifting voices of the QPAC Choir and the Children’s Health Queensland Community Choir – with more guests to be announced! The event also raises funds for the Friends of HEAL Foundation (FHEAL) which provides creative arts therapy to young people of refugee backgrounds. Find healing, hope and renewal in this family event, while supporting a great cause that’s close to home. PRESENTED BY QPAC AND FRIENDS OF HEAL
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OUR JEWELLED SEAS: FUTURE-PROOFING THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
PANDEMICS & EPIDEMICS: PREPARING FOR THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL BUG
21 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval)
22 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval)
Coral reefs contribute considerably to Earth’s biodiversity, harbouring 25 per cent of all marine life. Beyond their breathtaking natural beauty, reefs also maintain ocean health and protect the shore from the sea.
From the bubonic plague to malaria and swine flu, infectious diseases that spread through communities and across borders have significantly shaped human history. Today, a new strain of influenza could spread even more rapidly than in 1918 when millions died worldwide. Alarmingly, despite modern medical and communication advances, disease epidemics and pandemics can still wreak havoc as a global public health issue in both scale and impact.
Australia’s own jewelled wonder, the Great Barrier Reef is an integral part of the global reef system, contributing over 6 billion dollars annually to the economy and is deeply embedded in the Australian psyche. Sadly, the reef is facing several ongoing threats, with climate change at the top of the list. Back-to-back bleaching events in the past two years due to ocean warming have damaged significant areas and action across the spectrum is needed now, more than ever.
Our panel of experts will discuss significant disease outbreaks, how they affect populations and the most likely 21st century disease threats. What is science doing to improve prevention, prediction and response strategies? PRESENTED BY WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
Join our panel of experts to explore the state of these fragile ecosystems and how Australian and international science and innovation aims to limit, or even prevent further damage. PRESENTED BY WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
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WE WILL BE MARTIANS: OUR FUTURE ON THE RED PLANET
INNOVATION BY DESIGN: GEEKS, STYLE GURUS & SCIENCEPRENEURS
24 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval)
24 March | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval)
As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, take a journey to our next destination: Mars. Our stellar group of interdisciplinary experts will explore the technological, physiological and psychological challenges of sending humans to Mars, perhaps one day to live there permanently. And we will explore how we may one day make space as accessible as the skies, with ideas like the Space Elevator, the Space Fountain, the Launch Loop and the Skyhook. Join us as we contemplate what it will take to become a space-faring species.
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the competition to bring a new idea to market is fiercer than ever. Welcome to the rise of sciencepreneurship, where scientists, designers and industry work together to streamline the challenging processes required to achieve groundbreaking outcomes.
PRESENTED BY WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
Our group of innovators explain the science behind their inspirations, from wearable technology and smart fashion to medical and engineering devices. PRESENTED BY WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
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PRINCIPAL ARTIST LAURA HIDALGO AND SOLOIST ALEXANDER IDASZAK. CREATIVE DIRECTION DESIGNFRONT. PHOTOGRAPHY JULI BALLA.
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DANGEROUS LIAISONS 22 March – 6 April | Playhouse Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ time-honoured novel, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate and world-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett breathes life into this sultry tale in a world premiere production. Set amongst the aristocratic elite of late 18th century France, this evocative and vivid work will scintillate audiences.
With a story that has captivated audiences around the world for over 200 years, Dangerous Liaisons is a hedonistic tale of love, virtue and humanity, reimagined into a dramatic new ballet for mature audiences. DANGEROUS LIAISONS CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN.
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A FLOWERING TREE 2 – 6 April | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) 3 PERFORMANCES ONLY Kumudha is a young woman with a secret power – the ability to transform herself into a tree covered in valuable blossoms. But sometimes rare gifts can inspire both love and jealousy in equal measure. Exploring themes of magic, transformation and the healing power of deep and selfless love, A Flowering Tree is a majestic retelling of a traditional Indian folk tale by world renowned composer John Adams.
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A Flowering Tree is a story for our times, brought to life in this semi-staged production with exquisite video design by Mic Gruchy. This Helpmann Award winning production was first seen at the Perth Festival in 2009 and now Brisbane has the chance to see this beautiful opera. PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND
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TIM MINCHIN ‘BACK’ 9 – 12 April | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Internationally renowned award-winning musician, comedian, actor, writer and composer, Tim Minchin, will return to the Australian stage with his first national tour since 2012. The show will see a set list of material from all corners of Minchin’s eclectic – and often iconoclastic – repertoire. It will be the Perth-bred artist’s first Australian tour since returning to the country after more than a decade living overseas and the long awaited follow up to his consecutive sold out national tours of Tim Minchin Vs the Orchestra in 2011 and 2012.
Minchin has been celebrated globally for writing the music and lyrics for Matilda The Musical, which has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed musicals of the last 20 years, winning a record seven Olivier Awards, 13 Helpmann Awards and five Tony Awards. It continues to run in the West End and has already played in over 50 cities worldwide. PRESENTED BY LIVE NATION
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FANTASTIC MR FOX 11 – 20 April | Playhouse 55 minutes (no interval) No one outfoxes a fox, especially not the horrible and greedy farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean – one fat, one short, one lean. Dahl’s much loved favourite leaps off the page (and all over the stage) in a spectacular new production from the team behind the award winning, sold out national tours of George’s Marvellous Medicine and Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts. When Mr Fox needs to save his family and friends, he’ll go to any length (above or underground) to outwit the mean humans. Join Mr Fox and his team
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of furry friends as they bounce, burrow and bewilder their way to safety. Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and humongous belly laughs, Fantastic Mr Fox is the perfect holiday tale for the whole clan. You’ve read the book, seen the movie – now experience this world-premiere stage adaptation from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller. PRESENTED BY SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO AND QPAC
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DREAMSCAPES 13 April | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Be uplifted by Copland’s breezy concerto commissioned by Benny Goodman. Enjoy the clarinet’s lyrical power in the first movement and the zesty fusion of jazzy and Latin American elements in the second. Kats-Chernin’s brooding Mythic soon builds to a pulsing exuberance of irresistible appeal. Symphonie Fantastique was a trailblazer because of its innovative orchestration and cinematic
narrative. A heartbroken artist imbibes opium and in his inebriation observes his own execution. After his death, ghouls, witches and wizards surround him. In March to the Scaffold, listen for the whopping chord symbolising the executioner’s fatal blow a moment before the end. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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CHARLEY PRIDE – 50 YEARS OF PRIDE 14 April | Concert Hall 2 hours and 15 mins (incl interval) Charley Pride is one of the biggest selling country music artists of all time. He has sold an incredible 70 million albums, including 31 Gold and 4 Platinum – as well as one that achieved quadruple platinum status. On RCA Records Charley Pride is second in sales only to Elvis Presley. This incredible legacy is a powerful reminder that The Pride of Country Music remains one of the great legends in popular music – and that he is still going strong.
Charley Pride will be returning to Australia and New Zealand in March and April. His 2013 our of Australia and New Zealand sold out. Fans should expect to see him perform his many greatest hits, along with live and personal favourites, in what is sure to be the country music concert event of the year. PRESENTED BY EVENT ENTERTAINMENT LTD
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BASEMENT JAXX VS THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA 18 April | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Esteemed electronic music duo Basement Jaxx bring their orchestral live show to Australia. Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe are double BRIT and Grammy Award winning artists who have graced the biggest stages across the world, including: headlining the main stage at Glastonbury Festival, Hyde Park in London and The Hollywood Bowl. Following on from their ground breaking 2011 album collaboration with the Metropole Orkest and the now seminal live shows that accompanied
it, Basement Jaxx will unveil a new and updated version of the project as they creatively collide live on stage with Sydney’s The Metropolitan Orchestra. Comprising magical re-interpretations of all the Basement Jaxx floor-fillers, as well as specially commissioned new works and a few surprises along the way, the show will also feature legendary Jaxx singers Vula and Sharlene Hector on powerhouse vocal duties. PRESENTED BY TEG DAINTY AND NICE EVENTS
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AIR SUPPLY WITH THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA 23 April | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Air Supply will perform all their great hits accompanied by their top-notch band and a twenty piece orchestra. All time classics such as Lost In Love, Love and Other Bruises and All Out Of Love will be given a truly sumptuous presentation from one of Australia’s most successful musical exports. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell have been thrilling audiences for over 40 years. Their songs have stood the test of time and continue to be heard on radio around the world. In 2013, the duo was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, and October
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2018 saw the world premiere in Manila of All Out of Love, a new musical featuring the iconic music of Air Supply which opened to rave reviews. Make sure you get your tickets early to witness gorgeous orchestral renditions of Air Supply’s catalogue of wonderful songs – a very special night with some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. PRESENTED BY TEG DAINTY, NICE EVENTS & DAVID ROY WILLIAMS
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THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL – A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON 24 April | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa – who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s Showtime at the Apollo and BBC1 TV’s Even Better Than the Real Thing. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-ofthe-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects,
this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, Greatest Love of All, I’m Every Woman, Queen of the Night, Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Million Dollar Bill and more. PRESENTED BY SHOWTIME AUSTRALIA
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CINDERELLA BY MATTHEW WHITTET ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY ANTHEA WILLIAMS
26 April – 5 May | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 10 mins (incl interval) A classic fairy tale, reimagined for right now. This Cinderella is not about princes and princesses. It’s about a single woman trying to go on a half decent date and a single guy who has an unreasonable fear of not being heard over loud music in bars. There may not be any ugly sisters, but there’s the occasional mysterious animal. There’s midnight. There's a shoe. There’s definitely dancing. And there’s beautiful transformation. From the curious mind of preeminent playwright Matthew Whittet (Girl Asleep, The Book of Everything), comes a gorgeous and funny first date like no other. Filled with glittering magic
and awkward affection, Cinderella is a heartfelt fairy tale for adults about love forged offline and in person.
“Cinderella undermines the Hollywood rom-com to hilarious effect.” CONCRETE PLAYGROUND
A MYTHS MADE HERE PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY QPAC
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SENIOR MOMENTS 1 – 12 May | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Back by popular demand! John Wood, Max Gillies and Benita Collings are having some Senior Moments with Geoff Harvey on piano in this somewhat silly show for otherwise sensible seniors. With hilarious comedy sketches and brilliantly witty songs, Senior Moments is a comedy revue with
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fun, laughs and performers who are old enough to know better, all making merry fun of the trials and tribulations of growing old disgracefully. Senior Moments. A seriously funny revue for slightly “old people”. (That’s you. Be honest.) PRESENTED BY RETURN FIRE PRODUCTIONS
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GO!! SHOW GOLD 2 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 45 mins (incl interval) With the biggest lineup ever! This will be the ultimate reunion concert and fans will love this very special show. Together on stage for the first time will be Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns, Lucky Star, Tony Worsley, Colleen Hewett, Rob E.G., Marty Rhone and Issi Dye.
Go!! Show Gold is a perfect reflection of the sixties. The energy and excitement of performers still at the peak of their talent will guarantee a night of great music and wonderful memories. One show only – don’t miss out! PRESENTED BY DENNIS SMITH
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 4 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Last Night of the Proms concert combines the traditional elements of the Royal Albert Hall event with a unique Australian touch, featuring Australian artists and music. Immerse yourself in Nigel Westlake’s Oboe Concerto. The eclectic composer of many great Australian works is familiar through his music in the soundtracks Babe and the Beatrix
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Potter biopic starring Renée Zellweger. Listen for sprinklings of rock, jazz, electronic and 21st century contemporary styles in this concerto of catchy appeal. Sing along to traditional choruses – Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, Sea Songs and patriotic marches are the annual staples of this tongue-in-cheek homage to the Proms. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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PETULA CLARK 5 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval) With three Grammy Awards and millions of sales to her name, Petula Clark is the iconic artist behind countless huge global hits including Downtown, I Know a Place, My Love, This is My Song, and I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love. Still blessed with a continuing love for creating music and an ability to inspire audiences all over the world, her career is a story that new artists can only aspire to emulate.
Petula Clark returns to QPAC’s Concert Hall presenting a wonderful performance featuring all her classic hits. PRESENTED BY ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS AND DENNIS SMITH
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UNMISSABLE JAMES MORRISON & KURT ELLING
GORAN BREGOVIĆ & HIS WEDDING & FUNERAL BAND
‘THREE LETTERS FROM SARAJEVO’
7 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (incl interval)
9 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 5 mins (no interval)
Two of the world’s best in one very special show.
Goran Bregović has done it all. A rock star in the former Yugoslavia, he went on to write film scores and ride the fashion for brassy Balkan Gypsy Music, selling over six million albums and collaborating with everyone from Iggy Pop to the Gipsy Kings.
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re thrilled to announce for the first time ever in Australia two of the world’s great jazz performers will be joining forces to showcase their exceptional talents, in one special show. This is one you do not want to miss! What a scintillating combination, world-renowned trumpet maestro and ARIA Award winner, James Morrison, and the stand out jazz vocalist of our time, Grammy Award winner, Kurt Elling (USA), together at last! Don’t miss this rare chance to experience these two superb artists together for the first time. It promises to be the jazz concert event of the year. Grab your tickets now before it sells out! PRESENTED BY
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Anyone who has experienced a concert by the Balkan virtuoso knows that they are triumphant affairs; expressing a love of music that is utterly infectious. A dedicated explorer of musical cultures, this composer, bandleader, singer and musician is nothing if not eclectic. His Wedding & Funeral Band combines brass, percussion and lively Bulgarian vocals for a euphoric, uplifting sound. This Australian will include favourite tunes alongside new songs from Bregović’s latest album, Three Letters from Sarajevo. Goran Bregović returns to Australia to continue the "Balkan Party"! So grab your dancing shoes and come hear his outcry "if you don't go crazy, you're not normaaal!". PRESENTED BY ARTS PROJECTS AUSTRALIA
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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CATHEDRAL OF SOUND 10 – 11 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Johannes Fritzsch, Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor Laureate conducts Bruckner’s ravishing seventh symphony, a spiritual odyssey of dark cosmic power rich in melodic beauty. Trembling strings whisper mystery at the start. Eloquently mournful, the Adagio is a moving elegy to Wagner. Spiky rhythms fire the Scherzo and the trumpet’s lively tune portrays a crowing rooster.
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Peeling brass and eddying strings draw the work to a close. In 1786, Mozart wrote three piano concertos. No.23 is a gem. One of Mozart’s most treasured works, the piano’s confessional voice in the Adagio especially touches the heart. In the Finale, enjoy the soloist’s rapid flurries through rippled passagework. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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THE DINNER PARTY 10 – 18 May | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval) An elegant dinner party hosted by an influential young man for his manipulative guests is thrown into turmoil when power meets greed, ambition and jealousy. As the evening wears on The Dinner Party exposes society’s insatiable desire for control and status and the power play between the guests intensifies as the accusations start to fly. Premiering to extraordinary reviews in Brisbane (former title The Host Host), The Dinner Party is gripping contemporary dance theatre from Queensland’s award winning Expressions Dance Company.
You will be struck by the sublime costumes by acclaimed Australian fashion designer Gail Sorronda, original music recordings from Queensland’s highly acclaimed Southern Cross Soloists and inspiring movement by internationally renowned choreographer, Natalie Weir, in this thrilling ride that exposes the not-so-beautiful in beautiful people. PRESENTED BY EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY
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YIRUMA LIVE IN AUSTRALIA FRAME
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
BRANFORD MARSALIS
12 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au
13 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval)
Korean pianist Yiruma comes back to Brisbane with his new album Frame and classic original pieces. His two successful sold out Australian concert tours in 2016 and 2017 conveyed a soft and mellow musical style and gained many audiences’ enthusiastic responses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Branford Marsalis is an artist deeply aligned with the ACO spirit. He hails from a rich jazz heritage, but is also an artist of today, renowned for his thrilling virtuosity and boundless musicality. His ACO debut is a vivid program inspired by Latin American jazz, directed by ACO’s Principal Violin Satu Vänskä.
Ever since the first album, Love Scene, Yiruma's warm and lyrical classical melody resonates with music lovers all around the world. Kiss the Rain, River Flows in You and Yiruma’s many other popular pieces showcase he is not a traditional pianist by any means, but an artist with the ambition to use his music to heal and remind his audiences of love and hope.
Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Fantasia for Saxophone and Orchestra is a Marsalis favourite. Written in New York, it is music with an alluring combination of driving beats and lyricism. Marsalis also plays Sally Beamish’s serene Under the Wing of the Rock, arranged especially for him by Beamish, in a bluesy translation for saxophone.
With love and passion, Yiruma is bringing his breathtaking performance full of spirit and bliss back to Australia. This May, let’s join the most romantic and refreshing musical journey with Yiruma.
Marsalis’s performances alternate with Satu Vänskä taking centre stage in Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a heady mixture of tango rhythms and ingenious references to Vivaldi’s famous concertos. The concert concludes with Ginastera’s wild and exhilarating Concerto for Strings.
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URZILA CARLSON – LOSER 15 – 16 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval) ‘Loser’ is almost always negative: I’ve lost my keys, a relative, my mind, money, dignity… it’s only positive when you lose some weight. WHY? If you meet someone awesome would you not want there to be more of them? Why can your friends not see your fatness but your family and doctor can see nothing but your fatness? Why is losing so hard? The truth is, we’re all losers in some form and at some point we’ll hit our rock bottom. Are you prepared? Get ready losers, let’s tackle our failures. What’s the worst that can happen?
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"Carlson is a gifted and accomplished comedian – an absolute must-see." APPETITE FOR THE ARTS
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THE PROCLAIMERS 17 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Scotland’s finest Celtic soul brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have reached a rarefied status: after three decades they are as innovative as ever and with every album and show played, The Proclaimers continue to garner new fans. A highly-individual blend of punk, folk, pop, poetry, country, soul, socialism and new wave, The Proclaimers walk precisely the right line between romance and bitter reality. Their songs are timeless; with their catchy tunes and stirring harmonies they capture the full gamut of human emotions.
Expect to hear the classics Let’s Get Married, Sunshine on Leith, Letter From America, I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and songs from their highly acclaimed eleventh studio album Angry Cyclist produced by Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Kylie Minogue and Roger Daltrey). THERE IS NO SUPPORT ACT AND THE PROCLAIMERS WILL TAKE TO THE STAGE AT 8PM SHARP.
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QUEENSLAND BALLET ARTISTS CHIARA GONZALEZ, LIBBY-ROSE NIEDERER, TAMARA HANTON AND LINA KIM. CREATIVE DIRECTION DESIGNFRONT. PHOTOGRAPHY JULI BALLA.
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Queensland’s flagship ballet company QUEENSLAND BALLET
THE MASTERS SERIES 17 – 25 May | Playhouse Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au A breathtaking triple bill featuring masterpieces from ballet’s best.
commentary on the devastation of war that will move audiences.
Legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s iconic Serenade is a jewel of ballet repertoire. Exhilarating and highly emotive, this formative piece has enthralled audiences for decades.
Acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre investigates the depths of human nature and the qualities that bridge the gaps between us in a world premiere work. Created for Queensland Ballet, this distinctive piece will demonstrate the excellence of choreographer and dancers alike.
Jiří Kylián’s Soldier’s Mass explores the horrors of war through the eyes of young soldiers. Kylián’s masterful choreography offers a powerful
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CELTIC MIST
KINGS AND QUEENS
18 May | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval)
19 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval)
Queensland Pops Orchestra opens its 2019 series with Celtic Mist, featuring the full orchestra with special guest artists Gregory Moore and Sarah Calderwood. Sarah, who mesmerised audiences two years ago will again delight you with her beautiful voice and enchanting Irish flute playing. The ever-popular Pops pin up boy Gregory Moore will make his return in tartan in the genre that made him famous. There will be choirs and dancers in all things Celtic that will make this a magical show. Also making a special appearance will be Kevin Higgins, performing on the haunting Uilleann Pipes. Of course, no Celtic Pops would be complete without a dazzling display of pipes and drums… and we guarantee the BBC Pipes and Drums fresh back from their performances at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will have you ‘slaving to the rhythm’ from start to spectacular finish!
We never lose our fascination with royalty, from TV series like The Crown to keeping up with the latest news of royal babies and weddings! In this concert prepare to lose yourself in the opulent and triumphant world of Kings and Queens, with a feast of processions, waltzes and marches, including the ever-popular Entrance of the Queen of Sheba by Handel. We also feature that most noble of instruments, the trombone, in a concerto written especially for our Principal Trombone, Jason Redman. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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ENGLISH BAROQUE WITH CIRCA 21 May | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s first collaboration with Circa French Baroque in 2015 won a Helpmann Award. In 2017 Spanish Baroque was a sold out sensation. In 2019 English Baroque with Circa becomes the third daring collaboration between the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Circa. An inspired pasticcio by Artistic Directors Paul Dyer (Brandenburg) and Yaron Lifschitz (Circa), with music from 16th and 17th century England and featuring the beautiful voice of soprano Jane Sheldon,
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English Baroque with Circa will have you gripping your seat and gasping in awe. This breathtaking combination of Circa acrobats and Brandenburg musicians will have you spellbound from the first note to the last. Join the Brandenburg and Circa for this dazzling experience of contemporary circus and enchanting English masque and theatre music where the Concert Hall is transformed, exploding with sound, colour and movement. PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN BRANDENBURG ORCHESTRA
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YOUNG AND RESTLESS 23 – 25 May | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval) Over 100 performers between the ages of 15 – 25 are ready to take over QPAC! Flexing their creative talents, School2Stage presents eight extremely different shows written, created and performed by the young people of Brisbane. No restrictions, no guidelines. These are the topics they wish to discuss, these are the changes they want to see!
After three massive events at the Brisbane Powerhouse in 2018, School2Stage is jumping into the Cremorne Theatre with its largest and most exciting event to date. As eight professional Directors work alongside this city's most creative youth to make the theatre that matters to them. What is important to the young people of Brisbane? PRESENTED BY SCHOOL2STAGE
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THE TEN TENORS 23 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) We all adore songs about love. From All You Need Is Love to Money Can’t Buy Me Love, How Deep Is Your Love to The Look of Love, and that enduring classic The Book of Love. These songs and many more celebrate one of the greatest feelings in the world, the glory of love, which is all around us each and every day. They’re the best reminder that love is free but can make you feel like the richest person in the world, if you open your heart. In 2019, The Ten Tenors embrace love and will be singing some of the most popular feel-good love songs and wedding first dance songs of all time.
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They’ll cover many of your favourite romantic tunes, from pop songs with a twist to classic love songs, and even a few of the most famous and touching love arias in existence. For anyone with a soft spot for a tender tune, this is an experience not to be missed. Love Is In The Air, touring nationally in May and June 2019, is the sort of concert guaranteed to fill you with passion and put a huge smile on your face. PRESENTED BY FROG IN A SOCK
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QUEENSLAND YOUTH SYMPHONY
TITAN 25 May | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) The Prelude to Die Meistersinger is one of Wagner’s most popular works, demonstrating his genius for orchestration and counterpoint. The magnificent mezzo soprano Xenia Puskarz Thomas joins the orchestra in a selection of Mahler’s inspired song settings of German folk poetry, Des Knaben
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Wunderhorn. “My first symphony will be something of which the world has never heard the like before” wrote Mahler of this youthful masterpiece, encompassing a vast spectrum of musical ideas, emotions and passion. PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
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THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
RHAPSODY IN RED, WHITE & BLUE 26 May | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au Warwick Potter conducts The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra in a program celebrating American composers. The UQ Chorale will collaborate with invited secondary schools in a performance of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms.
Liam Viney is the soloist in Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue. Works by Adams, Barber, and Copland complete this rhythmic tour de force. PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
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APIA GOOD TIMES TOUR 31 May | Concert Hall 3 hours (incl interval) The highly acclaimed Apia Good Times Tour returns for its 7th anniversary line-up of 7 of our all time favourite Oz music Allstars taking the stages across Australia!
This year will be the biggest yet with performances from Allstars Vika and Linda Bull, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson and John Paul Young for this unique, once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. PRESENTED BY PREMIER ARTISTS
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CLASS OF 59 THE ROCK & ROLL CIRCUS TOUR 31 May | Playhouse Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The Rock & Roll Circus Tour rolls in to QPAC in 2019 featuring a two hour concert production that assembles a rock and roll band to celebrate the talent, the hits and the legacies of the original stars of Rock N’ Roll – Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Big Bopper. Featuring Scott ‘Buddy Cameron’ (Buddy Holly),
Anthony Petrucci (Elvis), Matty Breen (Jerry Lee Lewis), James Nation-Ingle (Bill Haley) and Simon O’Connor (The Big Bopper), dance with us back to an era when rock and roll influenced and created a social movement. PRESENTED BY HAPPY DAYS RECORDS
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GUBBI GUBBI DANCERS, 2018. PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID WILLIAMS, IMAGE COURTESY OF GILIMBA.
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TOMORROW'S TRADITIONS 12 March – 1 June 2019 | Tony Gould Gallery 10am to 4pm Tue to Sat | Free entry Tomorrow’s Traditions showcases the evolution of Aboriginal dance in South East Queensland. It celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of today's storytelling through this artform by exploring movement, language, body paint, instruments and cultural exchange.
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The exhibition is inspired by QPAC’s Clancestry events held from 2013 – 2015, and the new online platform Yawar – A Cultural Mapping Project. PRESENTED BY QPAC
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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. Enjoy FREE live music on the Melbourne Street Green performed by local artists from South East Queensland including jazz students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, musicians from JMC Academy, Jazz Music Institute and more.
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Calendar of events
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BrisAsia Sound At Green Jam
1 Mar
BrisAsia Symposium 2019 – Belonging
Until 2 Mar
AB – Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Until 2 Mar
QT – Death of a Salesman
Playhouse
4 – 6 Mar
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Concert Hall
7 Mar
Joel Ozborn
Cremorne Theatre
7 Mar
Silkroad Ensemble
Concert Hall
9 Mar
Hanson – String Theory Tour
Concert Hall
10 Mar
QSO – Festival of Folk
Concert Hall
11 Mar
ACO – Beethoven & Prokofiev
Concert Hall
12 – 13 Mar
Rob Brydon – I Am Standing Up
Concert Hall
14 Mar
The Sixteen – An Immortal Legacy
Concert Hall
15 – 16 Mar
QSO – Romeo and Juliet
Concert Hall
From 16 Mar
The Book of Mormon
Lyric Theatre
18 Mar
Songs of Hope and Healing with Vika and Linda
Concert Hall
21 Mar
Our Jewelled Seas: Future-Proofing the Great Barrier Reef
Concert Hall
22 Mar
Pandemics & Epidemics: Preparing for the Ultimate Travel Bug
Concert Hall
22 Mar - 6 Apr
Queensland Ballet – Dangerous Liaisons
Playhouse
24 Mar
Innovation By Design: Geeks, Style Gurus & Sciencepreneurs
Concert Hall
We Will Be Martians: Our Future on the Red Plant
Concert Hall
2 – 6 Apr
Opera Queensland – A Flowering Tree
Concert Hall
9 – 12 Apr
Tim Minchin 'Back'
Concert Hall
11 – 20 Apr
shake + stir theatre co – Fantastic Mr Fox
Playhouse
13 Apr
QSO – Dreamscapes
Concert Hall
14 Apr
Charley Pride – 50 Years of Pride
Concert Hall
24 Mar
Melbourne St Green Cremorne Theatre ©
Lyric Theatre
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18 Apr
Basement Jaxx VS The Metropolitan Orchestra
Concert Hall
23 Apr
Air Supply with The Metropolitan Orchestra
Concert Hall
24 Apr
The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Concert Hall
26 Apr – 5 May
Cinderella
Cremorne Theatre
1 – 12 May
Senior Moments
Playhouse
2 May
GO!! Show Gold
Concert Hall
4 May
QSO – Last Night of the Proms
Concert Hall
5 May
Petula Clark
Concert Hall
7 May
Unmissable – James Morrison & Kurt Elling
Concert Hall
9 May
Goran Bregović & His Wedding & Funeral Band 'Three Letters from Sarajevo'
Concert Hall
10 – 11 May
QSO – Cathedral of Sound
Concert Hall
10 -– 18 May
EDC The Dinner Party
Cremorne Theatre
12 May
Yiruma Live in Australia – Frame
Concert Hall
MAY
13 May
ACO – Branford Marsalis
Concert Hall
15 – 16 May
Urzila Carlson – Loser
Concert Hall
17 May
The Proclaimers
Concert Hall
17 – 25 May
QB – The Masters Series
Playhouse
18 May
Qld Pops Orchestra: Celtic Mist
Concert Hall
19 May
QSO – Kings and Queens
Concert Hall
21 May
ABO – English Baroque with Circa
Concert Hall
23 May
The Ten Tenors
Concert Hall
23 – 25 May
Young and Restless
Cremorne Theatre
25 May
QYO – Titan
Concert Hall
26 May
Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
Concert Hall
31 May
APIA Good Times Tour
Concert Hall
31 May
Class of 59 The Rock & Roll Circus Tour
Playhouse
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 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.
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 large items and umbrellas. Switch off Please ensure mobile phones (including messaging) are switched off and that cameras are not used during the performance.
STAY INFORMED It’s easy to stay up to date with all the latest events at QPAC. Visit the website qpac.com.au Sign up for eNews All the news about upcoming events delivered fresh to your inbox every fortnight.
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.
THE SAFEST WAY TO BUY
ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING
qtix is the official ticketing service for QPAC. Selected packages are sold through authorised sellers only. Any tickets purchased through unauthorised sales channels may be seized or cancelled without refund or exchange and the bearer of the ticket may be denied admission. Unauthorised sales channels include Viagogo, eBay and Gumtree.
QPAC
CREMORNE THEATRE
TONY GOULD GALLERY
LYRIC THEATRE
CASCADE COURT
PLAYHOUSE
CONCERT HALL
MELBOURNE STREET GREEN
South Bank Cultural Precinct
TO CITY
BRISBANE RIVER
PRE-PAID PARKING
THE EDGE STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
BUS STATION
BUS STOP
QPAC QUEENSLAND MUSEUM AND SCIENCENTRE
STANLEY PLACE TO WILLIAM JOLLY BRIDGE
Footpath
Road
Parking
Set-down area
SOUTH BRISBANE RAILWAY STATION
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
RUSSELL STREET
MELBOURNE STREET
QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY
GOMA
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
SUPPORTING PARTNER
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
Friends of International Series MEDIA PARTNER
CHAMPAGNE PARTNER
SUPPORTING PARTNER
SUPPORTING BENEFACTOR
OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM SUPPORTING PARTNER
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
TRANSPORT PARTNER
MAJOR BENEFACTOR
Siganto Family Foundation
Friends of Out of the Box
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
SUPPORTING BENEFACTOR
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.