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If you’re planning a trip to Movie World on the Gold Coast then make sure you check out the Carnivale Nights. We were treated to a VIP night where we got to sample the delicious food. My favorite was the Seafood Chowder and the smoked ribs. Food prices on the night will suit everyone’s budget from a Seafood Broil … Read More ... “Review – Movie World Carnivale”
War Horse Tickets $69-$132.90.
I was invited to attend the official opening night for War Horse at QPAC and without hesitation I accepted and took my mother along for the show.
It was amazing! It had laughs, heartache and tears.
These magnificent puppets were so realistic that after 10-15 mins I had completely forgot that there were up to … Read More ... “Review – War Horse QPAC Brisbane”
QPAC played host to this remarkable play by the Queensland Theatre Company called Venus In Fur by David Ives.
It was witty, sexy and thought-provoking. If you read Fifty Shades of Grey then this play will interest you and not because of the reference to S&M but some of the psychology behind it.
The lead actress Libby Munro was amazing. … Read More ... “Review – Venus In Fur Brisbane Australia”
What better way to mark the 50th anniversary of Anthony Burgess’ literary cult masterpiece than to see it performed live by UK’s highly dynamic Action To The Word theatre company.
The award winning all-male cast, led by Martin McCreadie (as Alex DeLarge), takes its audience into a dark world, exploring themes of sexuality, youth and aggression with a fresh and … Read More ... “Review: A Clockwork Orange”
Cavalia is the new MUST see show in Australia and if all the media hype has not piqued your interest then maybe this review will tempt you a little more.
When we were invited to attend the opening night of Cavalia in Brisbane (Australia) we were excited but didn’t really know much about it. The numerous flags and billboards around … Read More ... “Cavalia – Australia Review”
This March, Brisbane will host the national premiere season of SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, the critically acclaimed production that brings all the naughty fun of the notorious best-selling book to life.
Direct from the US, where three productions are currently touring simultaneously SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody will open on March 14th at the Twelfth Night Theatre in Brisbane… Read More ... “Brisbane – prepare for the HIT US MUSICAL COMEDY, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody”
The Queensland Theater Company has opened its 2013 season with a bang. Wait. Make that a double bang. Two one act plays (The Pitch and The China Incident) that showcased the best there is in Australian writing, direction and well.. acting.
Both plays are written by Peter Houghton but have separate directors. The Pitch has Hugh Parker playing a down … Read More ... “Review: Queensland Theater Company’s The Pitch”
A psychedelic dream. This is how it feels like when your brain is mush with the effects of a drug. A large black woman dressed in a lady bug costume. An insect of unknown origin who is carrying a massive egg on its back and then loses it. Multiple and identical Chinese women twirling saucers on their legs and then … Read More ... “Review: OVO by Cirque Du Soleil”
There was a hush around the theatre. Everyone was dead silent. And then it just exploded. So started the Jersey Boys story on the stage with everyone’s favourite tunes.
With a dramatic setting, a high value cast, and an engaging storyline, the Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons opened for its premier season in Brisbane … Read More ... “The Boys are in town – Review of Jersey Boys, Brisbane”
My daughter and I had the pleasure of attending the official opening night of Annie in Brisbane last night.
Annie was one of those movies that I watched over and over and being able to share those memories with my daughter by attending the QPAC show was amazing.
We spent the last few weeks learning the songs so that my … Read More ... “Review: Annie The Musical in Brisbane”
