Arts
Packed houses and powerhouses: Kate was born for it
She’s been behind some of the biggest arts festivals, including co-founding Dark Mofo. And with the history of Brisbane’s art culture in her blood, it’s time to make noise about Kate Gould’s homecoming.
- by Courtney Kruk
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‘It’s a crisis’: Dismay deepens over cancellation of Brisbane play
Queensland Theatre cited illness when it cancelled a play satirising Donald Trump, but the truth is proving more complicated.
- by Nick Dent
Arts community rocked by Queensland Theatre cancellation due to mystery illness
The entire three-week run of the White House farce has been pulled, but a spokesperson says sickness, not politics, was behind the decision.
- by Nick Dent
Don’t let the name fool you, there’s something for everyone at this ‘writers’ festival
The Brisbane Writers Festival returns from May 30 to June 2, bringing the likes of Mirandi Riwoe, Bryan Brown, Anna McGahan and an “intellectual all-you-can-eat” to the city.
- by Courtney Kruk
Sticklers with sticky tape lay it on the line at World Science Festival
What happens when an artist and a physicist come together in Brisbane? “It’s like a big board game meets a science experiment.”
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Hiromi Tango’s new community-driven project promises to be no wallflower
Mental wellbeing will be front and centre as Museum of Brisbane artist-in-residence Hiromi Tango unveils her vibrant new art installation Hanabira (Gentle Petal).
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Labor sees votes in suburban art, late-night dining and free early buses
Ahead of the Brisbane City Council election on March 16, political parties are making their pitch to those who like the nightlife.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Haunted by art: Ghost stories inspire Metro Arts exhibit
Col Mac’s work is part of an exhibition for Metro Arts 2024 program that launched this week.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
‘We were getting thrown against trees’: Louis Tomlinson wristband wait turns chaotic
One Direction fans have been screamed at and left in tears as thousands descend on Brisbane Riverstage, some not following the venue rules.
- by Kristen Camp
Roald Dahl classic brings slice of ‘naughty deliciousness’ to QPAC stage
The story of James and the Giant Peach is being adapted to theatre for a national tour.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Colourful commute coming for Cross River Rail riders
“I hope it lifts people’s day,” says one of 13 celebrated Indigenous artists whose work will brighten travel around Brisbane.
- by Jocelyn Garcia