Brisbane Powerhouse 2017 Aug–Oct Program Guide by Brisbane Powerhouse

Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;October 2017 Program Guide

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Brisbane Powerhouse August-October 2017 Program Guide Contents 04 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

27 CONVERSATIONS WITH RICHARD FIDLER:

05 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

RICHARD FLANAGAN

06 WHAT RHYMES WITH CARS AND GIRLS

28 STORYOLOGY

08 TIM ROGERS IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY

29 THE SUBLIME BY BRENDAN COWELL

09 THE LAST FIVE YEARS

30 SYDNEY FESTIVAL COMEDY SHOWCASE

10 THE SURPRISE COLLECTION BY LINCOLN TOWNLEY

31 KITTY FLANAGAN: SMASHING

12 GO423

32 DINOSAUR TIME MACHINE

13 CONTAINMENT

33 THE ARRIVAL

14 BRISBANE FESTIVAL: CHEF: COME DINE WITH US!

34 SHORT + SWEET FESTIVAL: GALA FINALS

15 BRISBANE FESTIVAL: ATTRACTOR

35 THE STORY OF BRISBANE

16 TAPESTRY: THE SONGS OF CAROLE KING

36 POLITICS IN THE PUB

18 GRACE KNIGHT IN CONCERT

36 PECHAKUCHA NIGHT BRISBANE

19 RESTRUNG 2017

37 KNOCKOFF

20 STRANGE TALES OF DRUGS AND LOVE LOST: BEN ELY

38 LIVESPARK + MIXTAPE

21 AUSTRALIAN VIRTUAL REALITY FILM FESTIVAL 2017

39 POWERKIDS: LITTLE ARTISTS AT PLAY

22 ONE CHILD: THE STORY OF CHINA’S MOST

40 JAN POWERS FARMERS MARKETS

RADICAL EXPERIMENT: MEI FONG IN CONVERSTION

41 WATT + BAR ALTO

WITH MICHELLE LAW

42 EVENTS: CREATIVE SPACES

23 JAMILA RIZVY: NOT JUST LUCKY

43 SUPPORT

24 DAVA SOBEL IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY

44 PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

25 A.C. GRAYLING: DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRISIS

46 BOOKINGS + LOCATION

26 MAKING A MURDERER:

48 COMING SOON

DEAN STRANG IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY

50 SCHEDULE

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04 WELCOME

Lord Mayor’s Message It’s time to shed those winter layers as Brisbane Powerhouse springs into action with a program that will leave you inspired, challenged and musically enlightened.

In August, you’re invited to witness two of Australia’s most loved vocalists, Vika Bull and Debra Byrne, as they pay tribute to Carole King’s pop masterpiece, Tapestry.

The year-round Writers+Ideas series delivers yet another packed season of brilliant minds with Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Mei Fong, philosopher A.C. Grayling, and captivating storyteller, Dava Sobel presenting a littleknown true story of a group of remarkable women who changed astronomical history.

Launching its inaugural event at Brisbane Powerhouse, the Australian Virtual Reality Film Festival is Australia’s first festival dedicated to virtual reality technology. It is set to be a unique platform for innovation, creative development and industry discussion.

Brisbane Festival returns in September with a spectacular line-up of performances. This year, you can enjoy a culinary cornucopia of entertainment in Chef: Come and Dine With Us!, and an all-in music and dance experience with Attractor. With an incredible array of festivals, performances and cultural experiences on offer, I encourage everyone to discover something new at Brisbane Powerhouse this season.

Graham Quirk Lord Mayor

Brisbane Powerhouse is a not-for-profit organisation, owned and supported by Brisbane City Council.

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Artistic Director’s Message “Everybody knows the rules, even though some break those rules.” GEORGE A. ROMERO

PICTURED: KRIS STEWART, AGED 6

We’re breaking the rules again this season to serve you up something different—a cultural menu full of the epic, the exhilarating and the engaging. Here at Brisbane Powerhouse we welcome you to experience living art and ideas that embrace all creative disciplines: whether it’s surviving the zombie apocalypse in the live adventure game Containment, being immersed in VR at the first Australian Virtual Reality Film Festival, or feeling raw emotion as the wild man of Australian rock n’ roll Tim Rogers leads a live band in the stunning musical, What Rhymes with Cars and Girls. The incredible Grace Knight is returning with her band, playing songs from her latest solo album Fragile. We’re also playing host to a passionate tribute to Carole King’s pop masterpiece Tapestry, celebrated by iconic Australian vocalists Vika Bull and Debra Byrne.

Brisbane Festival returns to the venue this September with Korean delight Chef: Come Dine with Us! and the unique music/ dance experience Attractor featuring Indonesia’s heavy metal duo Senyawa. In a special collaboration with REDSEA Gallery, global art sensation Lincoln Townley will premiere his latest work exclusively at Brisbane Powerhouse, alongside his world famous ICON collection. With 100+ performances this season, there is sure to be something surprising and unexpected for everyone. I urge you to embrace the spirit of adventure and find out why Brisbane Powerhouse is the exception to the rule.

Kris Stewart

06 MUSICAL THEATRE

What Rhymes With Cars and Girls BY AIDAN FENNESSY MUSIC AND LYRICS BY TIM ROGERS You Am I frontman, Tim Rogers’ iconic album, What Rhymes With Cars and Girls is brought to life in this feel-good musical love story. Performed with a live band led by Rogers, What Rhymes With Cars and Girls is an intimate musical jewel that sees two lovers brought together by a conjunction of the stars and a pizza delivery gone weird. It’s a raw and complex urban romance—a balm for the hardest of hearts, and solace for anyone who has ever been in love. Playwright Aidan Fennessy, has threaded these beautiful songs across the class divide to create a stunning new tale of contemporary love in Australia.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE A MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION DATE

Wed 25 Oct–Sat 04 Nov

TIME

Wed–Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm + 7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$49 (preview), $69 (f)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

“A total delight.” TIME OUT

“Tim Rogers is a statesman of Australian music.” MUSIC FEEDS

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08 WRITERS+IDEAS

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Tim Rogers

IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY

Tim Rogers sits down with Paul Barclay to reflect on his life, his career in music and his recently published memoir Detours, an offbeat and immensely charming literary memoir. As one of Australia’s most enduring rock legends, Rogers is a contradiction: a harddrinking rock star with the soul of a poet; a wordsmith and a raconteur, a romantic and a realist, a bon vivant and a loner.

The evening promises to be by turns revealing, warm, self-deprecating, intimate, shocking, confessional, sharp, funny and immensely engaging. Tim Rogers will be signing copies of Detours on the evening.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Mon 30 Oct TIME

7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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The Last Five Years Wax Lyrical Productions are bringing Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed 2001 musical, The Last Five Years, to Brisbane with a duo of music theatre heavy-weights. It’s easy to fall in love with Kurt Phelan (Dirty Dancing) and Lizzie Moore (Kiss Me Kate) in this heart-breaking musical twohander, as they re-trace their relationship from opposite ends. Jamie (Phelan), an up-and-coming writer, struggles to balance his sudden success with his increasingly tumultuous love life.

Meanwhile Cathy (Moore), an aspiring actress, deals with the frustrations of her own career while watching her husband from the sidelines in this story of two twenty-somethings who fall in – and out – of love over the course of a five-year relationship. From the director and company behind the Matilda Award Winning Carrie the Musical, Wax Lyrical’s The Last Five Years is an intensely personal look at the rise and fall of a relationship told from both points of view.

“Humor, heart and ravishing romance… knocks you back on your heels, just like love.” ROLLING STONE

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PRESENTED BY WAX LYRICAL PRODUCTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Sat 07–Sat 14 Oct

TIME

Thu–Sat 7pm, Sun 08 Oct 5.30pm,

Sat 14 Oct 2pm + 7pm VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$49 (f), $44 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies LICENSED EXCLUSIVELY BY MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALASIA). ALL PERFORMANCE MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY HAL LEONARD AUSTRALIA.

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IMAGE: THROW WHATEVER YOU WANT AT ME, NONE OF IT WILL STICK BY LINCOLN TOWNLEY

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The Surprise Collection BY LINCOLN TOWNLEY

REDSEA Gallery and Brisbane Powerhouse unite to launch The Surprise Collection by global art sensation Lincoln Townley, dubbed the next Andy Warhol by Sir Michael Caine. This collection of oil paintings depicts the turbulence of a descent into the darkest depths of the unconscious mind where form and structure dissipate to leave the raw, intense energy of a struggle for survival. A powerful

visual depiction of the darkness man must conquer to gain ultimate iconic stature. Townley’s work has been exhibited at The National Gallery, The Royal Academy and Saatchi Gallery in London. Some of his clients are made up of the world’s greatest stars; Sir Michael Caine, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Kate Moss and David Bowie to name a few. These have all become part of his

world-famous ICON collection, which will feature in this exhibition. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND REDSEA GALLERY DATE Thu 17 Aug–Sun 01 Oct TIME

Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am-9pm

VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse Foyers

TICKETS

FREE

BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION SUPPORTS BRISBANE POWERHOUSE’S VISUAL ART PROGRAM

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GO423 GAME ON

It’s game on Brisbane. With some of the world’s most played games coming out of our city, the local game-making industry is more vibrant than ever. Now in its sixth year, GO423 celebrates Brisbane’s long and impressive history in the world of game-making, turning the spotlight on the large number

of passionate creative studios making interactive entertainment. Presented by The Brisbane International Game Developers Association, this one-day event will allow you to get involved with hands-on workshops, play games and hear from the folks who make these great works as they discuss the past and future of the interactive industry.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Sat 12 Aug

TIME

10am–8pm

VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

TICKETS

FREE

GO423 IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SCREEN QUEENSLAND AND THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT

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Containment Zombies are coming. For 10 days only, Brisbane Powerhouse will transform into a paramilitary-protected private research facility, where scientists have been weaponising a contagion that zombifies humans. One problem—there is a leak in the lab. We’re on the edge of the zombie apocalypse. Containment is your chance to save the world and challenge the ordinary in this 90-minute strategy-based team adventure game. Containment is a highly immersive, limited season experience that integrates live adventure gaming, immersive theatre, technology and world creation to create high-fidelity entertainment.

Step out of reality and launch into Australia’s most extraordinary zombie adventure. PRESENTED BY DIRECTORS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY AND BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Wed 18–Sun 29 Oct TIME Sessions commence every 20 mins VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

DURATION Up to 90 mins TICKETS

On sale Fri 18 Aug

$65 (f), $55 (early bird) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS STROBE AND HAZE EFFECTS

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Chef: Come Dine With Us! PERSONA INC. & ATOBIZ CO. LTD. (KOREA) Perfect satisfaction for all theatre-loving foodies! Two rival sous chefs compete in the ultimate cooking show, combining jaw-dropping beatboxing and breakdancing, astounding acrobatic displays and pure visual delights. When the kitchen receives an order for the best bibimbap, the fierce cook-off begins to determine who stays in the kitchen to carry on the legacy of the popular Korean dish.

This is a culinary cornucopia of entertainment that guarantees to please every palette—a smorgasbord of treats. THIS PAGE IS AR ENABLED. DOWNLOAD THE FREE BRISBANE FESTIVAL APP TO DISCOVER DYNAMIC CONTENT

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL DATE Sat 09–Sat 16 Sep TIME

Tue-Sun 7.30pm,

Sun 10 2pm (post show Q+A) + Sat 16 2pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$38 (f), $32 (c), $32 (Group 6+),

$19 (child) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies Chef: Come Dine With Us! is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Korea Foundation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS), Center Stage Korea (CSK), and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea (MCST).

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Attractor

DANCENORTH/LUCY GUERIN INC/GIDEON OBARZANEK/ SENYAWA (AUS/INDONESIA) Here is a trance-noise odyssey that transcends all borders, a unique music/dance ritual. Indonesia’s tour-de-force heavy metal duo Senyawa and Australian choreographic luminaries Lucy Guerin and Gideon Obarzanek join forces with two of Australia’s leading dance companies, Dancenorth and Lucy Guerin Inc.

As the performance unfolds, Senyawa’s unique fusion of primal voice with handmade electrified stringed instruments slowly builds to a euphoric pitch.

The dancers are propelled into ecstatic abandonment. The distinction between dancer and non-dancer, audience and performer, dissolves as the performance transitions into an all-in dance event.

(post show Q+A), Sat 23 2pm

This is an electric experience for joining in, or just for watching.

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies

THIS PAGE IS AR ENABLED. DOWNLOAD THE FREE BRISBANE FESTIVAL APP TO DISCOVER DYNAMIC CONTENT.

THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS HAZE AND SOUND PRESSURE EFFECTS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL DATE

Wed 20 Sep–Sat 23 Sep

TIME Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Thu 21 7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION

60 mins

TICKETS $37 (f), $33 (c), $33 (group 6+),

$8 (participant add-on) SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+

This production has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., Arts Centre Melbourne, WOMADelaide and Brisbane Festival. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Department of Communication, the Arts’ Catalyst – Australian Arts and Culture Fund, the Australia Council, its art funding and advisory body, the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Townsville City Council and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation.

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“…the roof was raised… a marvellous concert.” SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE

“With these two queens of Australian song, Tapestry (is) pre-ordained and guaranteed to be a King hit.” AUSTRALIAN STAGE

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Tapestry THE SONGS OF CAROLE KING STARRING VIKA BULL & DEBRA BYRNE On the 45th anniversary of one of the best-selling albums of all time, Carole King’s pop masterpiece, Tapestry is celebrated by two of Australia’s most loved vocalists. Iconic performers Vika Bull and Debra Byrne, along with The Brill Band, reimagine the songs of the most successful and revered female songwriter in pop music history. Released in 1971, Tapestry was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for 15 weeks, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. It is considered one of the most important pop albums of the 20th century, producing the mega hits, I Feel the Earth Move, You’ve Got A Friend, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, It’s Too Late and Will You Love Me Tomorrow.

Performing these iconic works will be Vika Bull, best known as part of the duo Vika and Linda, and Debra Byrne, best known as one of the founding cast members of Young Talent Time and her starring roles in some of Australia’s most loved musicals. Created by the producer/director of the smash hit At Last: The Etta James Story, don’t miss this heartfelt and passionate tribute to Carole King. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 09–Sat 12 Aug

TIME

Wed–Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm + 7.30pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

110 mins, incl interval

$69 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies

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Grace Knight in Concert One of Australia’s most enduring talents, Grace Knight returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with her band for a one night only concert. Acclaimed for her live performances, and with a career spanning 40 years, Knight is one of the finest interpreters of popular music in Australia today. She blew audiences away throughout the 80s as lead singer of internationally successful band Eurogliders. As a solo artist she transformed herself from Pop Princess to Queen of Cool and lit up the screen in ABC TV’s award winning mini-series, Come In Spinner. In 2016 Grace Knight released her 8th solo album, Fragile. In a departure from jazz, it features 12 new songs penned by her old partner in crime, Eurogliders band mate Bernie Lynch. The songs on Fragile take inspiration from blues, soul and folk, and demonstrate her ability to effortlessly move across genres whilst maintaining her signature vocal style.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Fri 04 Aug

TIME

7.30pm

DURATION VENUE

110 mins, incl interval

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

$57 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies

“Bluesy, folksy, Celticinspired creativity that comes with an enviable pedigree to boot. ” THE MUSIC

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Restrung 2017

STRINGS ON THE BRINK: MUSIC, DANCE, ART, THEATRE

Restrung 2017 delivers an all-star line-up of more than 50 international, national and local artists to explore the spaces between genres—classical, electronica, folk, jazz, rock, pop, minimalism and more. The three-day program includes performances by New York artrock band Blonde Redhead, noted for their lush and darkly-tinted

instrumental and vocal textures, The Viola Cloning Project and Zen Zen Zo’s DUSK, and Collusion and Queensland Ballet Academy’s Muscle Memory: Reflex. Third in the series of Restrung festivals, the program offers a joyous explosion of stringsdriven music, dance, theatre and art that challenges musical

and artistic boundaries: a roller coaster ride through the arcane, the forbidden and the gorgeous. PRESENTED BY RESTRUNG PRODUCTIONS DATE

Thu 17–Sat 19 Aug

TICKETS Two-show Pass $110 (f), $100 (c),

Three-show Pass $150 (f), $135 (c) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies

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Strange Tales of Drugs and Lost Love BY BEN ELY Regurgitatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Ely will transport audiences back to his youth with his new album, Strange Tales of Drugs and Lost Love. Most commonly known for his work with the band Regurgitator, over the last few years Ely has spent a large amount of time writing and recording solo works. Having spent 16 years away, Ely returned to his home town of Brisbane in early 2016, which brought back nostalgic recollections and feelings of his youth which inspired his most recent work. Flashbacks of stage diving for the first time at Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern in Spring Hill, his first girlfriend getting possessed by the Devil out at Capalaba, getting into car chases with violent bouncers in

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Red Hill and many other bizarre events that now seem like an entire life time away. These stories have subconsciously made their way into his latest work which make up his new album Strange Tales of Drugs and Lost Love. Be prepared to be transported back in time as Ely performs his new album in its entirety, a few songs from his previous album Goodbye Machine, as well as some Regurgitator classics with special guest artists. PRESENTED BY BEN ELY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Sat 30 Sep TIME

8.30pm

VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

2hrs

$22 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

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AVRFF:

AUSTRALIAN VIRTUAL REALITY FILM FESTIVAL 2017 Are you ready to experience the next generation of film? Launching its inaugural event in August 2017, the Australian Virtual Reality Film Festival will showcase the world’s greatest virtual reality films and creative works. Selections have been handpicked from across the globe to help people to experience and appreciate this groundbreaking form. Supported by Screen Queensland, the Australian Virtual Reality Film Festival is set to be a unique

platform for innovation, creative development and industry discussion. It’s an opportunity for audiences to experience this immersive film technology first hand, while showcasing the work of pioneering filmmakers. Opening night will include a special keynote speech from Oscar Raby, Co-Founder and Creative Director at VRTOV, an industry panel, and an opportunity to network and view the first screenings of our program.

PRESENTED BY VAST YONDER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Fri 11–Sun 13 August

TIME Fri 6pm (Opening Night),

Sat 11am–9pm + Sun 11am–5pm (VR sessions begin every hour) VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION

Opening Night 2 hrs,

VR sessions 60 mins TICKETS $20 (Opening Night + f), $15 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ VR Films may make people experience dizziness and claustrophobia. Some films contain coarse language.

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One Child:

THE STORY OF CHINA’S MOST RADICAL EXPERIMENT MEI FONG IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE LAW

Join an extraordinary conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Mei Fong.

of China’s descent towards economic and societal turmoil, Fong reveals the true cost of this most controversial of policies.

For over three decades, China exercised unprecedented control over the reproductive habits of its billion citizens. Now, with its economy faltering, just as it seemed poised to become the largest in the world, the Chinese government has brought an end to its one-child policy.

Drawing on eight years of documenting its repercussions, Fong reveals a dystopian legacy of second children refused documentation by the state, only children supporting their parents and grandparents, and villages filled with ineligible bachelors.

Combining personal portraits of families affected by the policy with a nuanced account

An exceptional piece of on-the-ground journalism, One Child humanizes the policy that defined China and warns

that the ill-effects of its legacy will be felt across the globe. Mei Fong will be signing copies of One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment on the evening. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 02 Aug

TIME 7pm VENUE

Rooftop Terrace

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$35 (f), $30 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Jamila Rizvi

NOT JUST LUCKY: A CAREER MANIFESTO FOR AUSTRALIAN WOMEN

Join Jamila Rizvi for an intimate and revealing evening with ABC Radio’s Rebecca Levingston discussing the confidence deficit Jamila has identified as holding women back in Australia’s gendered workplaces. Too often women who have overcome the societal, cultural and structural barriers in place for women in the workplace, put their hard-earned success down to ‘luck’ rather than claiming credit for it. Rizvi's new book Not Just Lucky is here to give women the confidence to realise this ‘ good luck’ is actually down to their hard work, talent and drive. Drawing on case studies, extensive research and her own experience, Rizvi lays out the causes holding women back and the tools they need to truly thrive in the workplace. She’s on hand for advice on how to negotiate a better salary, overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome, speak with confidence, ignore the nasty inner voice that tells you you’re not quite good enough, and deal with failure when it comes. Jamila Rizvi will be signing copies of Not Just Lucky on the evening. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 02 Aug

TIME 7.30pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c) + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Dava Sobel

IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY

Dava Sobel, former New York Times science reporter and long-time science contributor to Harvard Magazine, Audubon, Discover, Life, Omni, and The New Yorker, sits down with Paul Barclay to share a captivating yet little-known true story of a group of remarkable women who changed astronomical history. Sobel’s latest book The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.

In the 19th century, Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators (or ‘human computers’) to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. These women changed the history of astronomy, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim: they helped discern what stars are made of and how to categorize them, as well as found a way to measure distances across space by starlight.

Dava Sobel will be signing copies of The Glass Universe on the evening. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND BYRON BAY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL DATE

Sun 06 Aug

TIME 5.30pm VENUE

Rooftop Terrace

DURATION TICKETS

75 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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A.C. Grayling DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRISIS

Part oration, part audience exchange; enjoy an evening with this extraordinary philosopher and humanist for an energising perspective on democracy and its crisis, inspired by recent world events in the UK, US, Middle East, Russia and Latin America. Democracy was described by Winston Churchill as ‘the least bad of all systems.’ So it is, when it works. But it is being made to fail (notice those words: ‘made to fail’) in some of its leading examples in today’s world.

Grayling investigates how democracy is being made to fail and provides some positive insights into how to put it right. A.C. Grayling will be signing copies of Democracy and Its Crisis on the evening.

“…one of the greatest minds on the planet ” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Tue 05 Sep

TIME 7.30pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Making a Murderer DEAN STRANG IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL BARCLAY Cult Netflix hit, Making a Murderer has captivated audiences around the world and has already been hailed as one of the most important documentary series ever made. Dean Strang, one of the most compelling figures from the series, will share the successes and challenges of the Steven Avery case and its broader implications—along with the systemic failures of the criminal justice system.

At a time when we are gripped by pressing questions about the fairness and effectiveness of criminal justice systems around the world, concerns that have been highlighted by true crime narratives such as Making A Murderer, Serial, and The Jinx, to the murder trial of O.J. Simpson—Strang will explore and discuss the US process of justice today and throughout history. Join Strang live, for your opportunity to be in the room

with one of the most pivotal people in this most compelling and controversial case. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND UQ LAW DATE

Wed 04 Oct

TIME 7pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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CONVERSATIONS WITH RICHARD FIDLER:

Richard Flanagan Richard Flanagan joins Richard Fidler in conversation for a reflection on the writer’s life, career, and his new novel, First Person. To write his most recent novel, Richard drew deeply from personal experiences to explore the vexed question of, what is truth? In this blistering story of a ghostwriter haunted by his demonic subject, the Man Booker Prize winner turns to lies, crime and literature with devastating effect.

By turns compelling, comic, and chilling, Flanagan’s latest literary adventure is a haunting journey into the heart of our age. Richard Flanagan will be signing copies of First Person on the evening.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 11 Oct

TIME 7pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Storyology Calling all news junkies! Storyology is your chance to meet the people behind the headlines, and be part of a conversation about our media today. For the first time in Brisbane, the Walkley Foundation brings together the best journalists and media makers from Australia and around the globe. The festival will kick off with After Dark—a live storytelling

extravaganza. Watch a magazine come to life on stage, told by writers including William McInnes, Trent Dalton, Tonya Mosley (US), Andrew Quilty, Tracey Spicer and more. With two jam-packed days full of smart discussions and debate, there’s something for everyone with panels on #Fakenews, The Trump Effect, and Queensland’s Life of Crime with Kerry O’Brien. To cap it all off, Streets of Your Town will

feature John and Patience from The Grates and writer/comedian Mel Buttle (pictured) sharing Brisbane’s story. PRESENTED BY THE WALKLEY FOUNDATION DATE

Thu 24–Sat 26 Aug

TICKETS

brisbanepowerhouse.org

STORYOLOGY IS SUPPORTED BY TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND

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The Sublime BY BRENDAN COWELL

The Team. The Code. The Machine. How far does your loyalty take you? What happens on the footy trip doesn’t always stay on the footy trip. When things go wrong in Thailand, only three people know the whole story. There’s Liam, an NRL workhorse who’s devoted to his code and his teammates; his older brother Dean, a top pick for the Brownlow, who tries desperately to clean up Liam’s mess; and Amber, a promising young athlete who rests uneasily on the edge of complicity and victimhood. Cutting through the media-managed clichés of professional football, Brendan Cowell’s (Ruben Guthrie, The Slap, Love My Way) controversial new play The Sublime plots an emotionally charged trajectory to expose human faults that go way beyond the sporting field.

PRESENTED BY NO INTERVAL ACTORS THEATRE CO DATE Wed 30 Aug–Sat 02 Sep TIME Wed–Fri 7pm, Sat 1.30pm + 7pm VENUE Visy Theatre DURATION 90 mins TICKETS $25 (f, preview), $20 (c, preview), $30 (f),

$25 (c), $20 (group 4+) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+ THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES

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Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the fifth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2017 Festival to Brisbane. Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a line-up of international stars, veteran favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents,

this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs. Don’t miss one of Australia’s most sought after club performers Sean Woodland, Los Angeles Comedy Awards Comedian of the Year recipient Al Del Bene (USA), South African firebrand Dusty Rich, affable emerging talent Daniel Connell, and New Zealand’s freshest comedy voice Angella Dravid. So call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of

entertainment you will see all year—don’t miss out on a huge night of laughs! PRESENTED BY THE 2017 SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Fri 01 Sept TIME 8pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre DURATION 2hrs, incl interval TICKETS $36 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

THIS PRODUCTION MAY CONTAIN STRONG COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES

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Kitty Flanagan SMASHING

Love songs, sex, algorithms, chimps, clowns and psychics – everything is getting “smashed”. Smashing. It’s fun, and learning. Leave the kids at home unless you fancy them getting a real Flanagan style education. As one of Australia’s best-known comedians, Flanagan has played all over the world and now tours Australia relentlessly. Flanagan is a writer and performer, and

can be seen as herself on The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (ABC) and not as herself in the Working Dog series, Utopia (ABC). Her favourite food is soup, closely followed by fried potatoes of any kind. She lives in Sydney with her dog Henry, her cat Sarge and a lovely Magnolia tree called Mary. Flanagan hopes to one day develop some skills, get an education and find a real job.

PRESENTED BY WWW.ALIST.COM.AU DATE

Thu 05–Sun 15 Oct

TIME 7.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre DURATION 85 mins TICKETS $54.90 (f), $49.90 (c),

$49.90 (side gallery seats) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

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Dinosaur Time Machine Buckle up for an adventurous ride into the prehistoric! Join two time travelling scientists as they explore all things dinosaur. Using science, circus, puppetry and plenty of imagination, Dinosaur Time Machine is a visual feast that gives dino lovers young and old an unforgettable glimpse into the past. Incorporating up-to-date science and discoveries made about dinosaurs and the world that they lived in, this unique experience is not only educational but also extremely funny and entertaining.

Awarded best children’s show of the Adelaide Fringe 2016, don’t miss this riotous performance featuring fossils, fun and cool dinosaur facts galore. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Sat 16–Fri 22 Sep

TIME Tue–Thu 10am, Fri 10am + 1pm,

Sat–Sun 12pm + 2pm VENUE

Visy Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

55 mins

$24 (adult), $20 (child),

$20 (Group 4+) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 5–9

“The show is an articulate, entertaining, educational and extremely funny mix of the science of dinosaurs and comedy. Dinosaur Time Machine is good, really good.” WEEKEND NOTES, 2017

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The Arrival

ADAPTED FROM THE AWARD WINNING BOOK BY SHAUN TAN An emotionally moving piece that will resound with anyone who has felt out-of-place or lost.

Australia’s flagship puppetry company, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre brings to life acclaimed illustrator/author Shaun Tan’s award-winning book, The Arrival. A truly warm and magical experience, The Arrival is a universal tale of the challenges, humour and adventures of arriving in a new country. Inspired by stories told by migrants from many different countries, including Tan’s father

who came to Australia from Malaysia in 1960, The Arrival follows Aki, a man who finds himself in a foreign country where he must find a place to live, food to eat and some kind of employment. Spare Parts Puppet Theatre weaves exceptional acting and the exquisite puppetry to bring Tan’s fantastical world to life. Audiences will experience a strange and wonderful metropolis full of floating ships, mysterious lights, alien symbols and weird animals.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE DATE

Tue 17–Wed 18 Oct

TIME 10am + 1pm VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

$39 (f), $29 (school/student)

(teachers free with every 10 students) + a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES, PERFECT FOR AGES 5+ THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN ASSISTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, ITS ARTS FUNDING AND ADVISORY BODY.

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Short+Sweet Festival: Gala Finals Love theatre and cabaret but have a short attention span? This is for you. Now entering its ninth year in Queensland, Short+Sweet is the biggest festival of ten-minute theatre and cabaret in the world, offering short sharp bursts of performance for the perfect night of fast-paced entertainment. After four massive weeks of exhilarating performance, Short+Sweet will present twelve

performances for two almighty nights of talent. Audiences will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite performance each night, ahead of the awards ceremony on Sun 03 Sep.

“The festival is without a doubt one of Brisbane’s most exciting theatre events of the year.” THE CREATIVE ISSUE

PRESENTED BY SHORT+SWEET QLD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Sat 02–Sun 03 Sept

TIME

Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

DURATION

Sat 2hr 25mins,

Sun 3hrs 10mins incl interval TICKETS

$35 (f), $30 (c)

+ a transaction fee of up to $6 applies SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

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The Story of Brisbane Come on a walk around Brisbane Powerhouse with award-winning actors Therese Collie and Tim Mullooly as they tell the fascinating story of Brisbane as captured in the words of its great writers– from Steele Rudd to David Malouf, from the defining poetry of Oodgeroo Noonuccal to the songs of The Go-Betweens and more!

Accompany Therese and Tim as they transform themselves into a variety of characters from the works of writers past and present, well known and less well known. Witty, enthusiastic and steeped in Brisbane cultural knowledge, Therese and Tim happily veer off into subjects that wouldn’t be covered by the city’s tourist brochures.

Against the backdrop of the Brisbane River and with Brisbane Powerhouse at the heart of the narrative, The Story of Brisbane is packed with anecdote, humour and information as it celebrates the many wondrous ways writers have seen our city.

Soak up the atmosphere of Brisbane Powerhouse and gain a unique insight into the way of life of Brisbane people: from its original Indigenous inhabitants to the European convicts and free settlers, through wars and

depression to the jump and jive of the 1950s, the flowering of the 60s, the protests of the 70s and up to the present day. Walk it. Live it. Love it. Be part of the story. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Each Wednesday

TIME 10am VENUE Brisbane Powerhouse,

meet at the Box Office DURATION 60 mins TICKETS $30 + a transaction fee

of up to $6 applies WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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Politics in the Pub Politics in the Pub is a free, Q&A style debate which tackles the most pressing contemporary issues for both Australia and the world. In August, Politics in the Pub will be discussing modern feminism in Australia, its relevance, priorities and future. With a stellar panel of speakers, don’t miss your chance to be a part of this complex and multifaceted debate. Full details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org. PRESENTED BY NEW FARM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE DATE

Tue 29 Aug

TIME 6pm VENUE

Turbine Platform

DURATION TICKETS

2 hrs

FREE

SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

PechaKucha Night Brisbane A design forum with a difference, PechaKucha operates under the patented format of 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, as pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture, direct from Tokyo. Now marking 10 years in Brisbane, PechaKecha is an anticipated night in the creative calendar. Join us as we celebrate PechaKucha Brisbane Vol. 50, presented in conjunction with Brisbane Open House. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Wed 20 Sep

TIME 8.20pm VENUE

Turbine Platform

DURATION TICKETS

90 mins

FREE

WRITERS+IDEAS IS SUPPORTED BY O’NEILL ARCHITECTURE AND RPS

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EXPERIENCE BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

GO CACKF! L YOURSE

Knockoff If you like your comedy free, funny and full of surprises look no further than Knockoff on Fridays. Each week, a variety of local and national comedians bring you the best one-liners, hilarious stories and side-splitting observations. On the last Friday of each month, Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier improvised theatre company, ImproMafia, will have you falling off your chair with their improvised comedy routine. Full line-up details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE

Every Friday

TIME

6pm

VENUE

Turbine Platform

DURATION TICKETS

60 mins

FREE

SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+

KNOCKOFF IS SUPPORTED BY

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Livespark + Mixtape Polish off the weekend with a good dose of free live music and musical collaborations. Join us at Livespark each Sunday for an everchanging and eclectic mix of indie, pop, folk, alternative country and rock. Featuring some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best musicians, the August to October program includes The Francis Wolves, Soul Mechanics, Blue Child Collective and more. Full line-up details can be found at brisbanepowerhouse.org PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND SUGARRUSH MUSIC DATE

Every Sunday TIME 3.30pm

VENUE

Turbine Platform DURATION 2 hrs

TICKETS

FREE

BRISBANE AIRPORT IS KEEPING THIS FREE MIXTAPE IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APRA AMCOS

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LY* WEEK

Powerkids Little Artists at Play

WITH IMAGINARY THEATRE With a new host-artist every three months, this free kids’ event takes place weekly on a Tuesday during the school term and is the perfect place for you and your family to relax, play and learn. Little Artists at Play is a creative play workshop series for children aged 0–5 years. Each week* a host-artist from Imaginary Theatre collaborates with the group on unique and engaging activities. From theatre and visual art to dance, music and digital media, there is something to inspire everyone.

From July to September, children and their carers will explore the many rhythms and styles of African music in Je Ká Jo: Let’s Dance! with new host artist Frankie Jaiyeola. Frankie will guide families through traditional and contemporary movements, and take the lead from little artists as they explore how music makes them feel and move.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND IMAGINARY THEATRE DATE

Every Tuesday*

TIME

9am–12pm

VENUE AGES

Turbine Platform

0–5 years

TICKETS

FREE

*Except school holidays

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Jan Powers Farmers Markets Each Saturday, the Jan Powers Farmers Markets brings the freshest Queensland produce to Brisbane Powerhouse. Featuring over 120 stalls, the markets are bustling with fresh farm produce, flowers, artisan products, breads, pastries, meat, fish, poultry and plants. Whether you’re craving a freshly squeezed juice, a gourmet lunch on the lawn, or want to stock up on fresh local produce for the

week—the Jan Powers Farmers Markets are the perfect start to your weekend. PRESENTED BY JAN POWERS FARMERS MARKETS DATE

Every Saturday

TIME

6am–12pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Plaza

DURATION TICKETS

6 hrs

FREE

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WATT

CASUAL DINING

“New sunny dining areas and outdoor seating make the most of this chic bar’s gorgeous position right on the riverfront…” BMAG

WATT Brisbane Powerhouse Ground Level 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL

+61 7 3358 5464

TIME Mon–Fri 10.30am til late,

Sat + Sun 8am til late WATTBRISBANE.COM.AU

Bar Alto

SIMPLY ITALIAN

“The space provides a perfect backdrop to one of the most laid back and beautiful bars in Brisbane, and one of its best Italian restaurants.” THE URBAN LIST 3

BAR ALTO: SIMPLY ITALIAN Brisbane Powerhouse Level 1 119 Lamington Street New Farm QLD 4005 TEL

+61 7 3358 1063

TIME Tue–Sun 9.30am til late BARALTO.COM.AU

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Creative Spaces We offer unique locations that break away from traditional wedding, meeting and conference spaces to ensure your guests have a memorable experience with a lasting impression.

We cater for all events including boardroom meetings, conferences, product launches, ceremonies and receptions. Our high quality sound systems, data projectors, Wi-Fi and friendly event staff will ensure that your conference or meeting runs smoothly and successfully. To discuss events at Brisbane Powerhouse please contact events@brisbanepowerhouse.org

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Thank You

to the many Brisbane Powerhouse patrons and friends who made a donation to our end-of-financial-year Annual Appeal.

(L–R) Shannon Satherley, Mish Burkett and Charla Strelan (New Farm Neighbourhood Centre) and Stephen Perry at the 2017 Opening Night of Queensland Cabaret Festival. IMAGE: KRISTEN COX

“We believe that for a society to be healthy, access to the arts should be free or affordable to as many people as possible. Brisbane Powerhouse offers this in a context that is truly unique in our city. It creates the opportunity for all locals and visitors to experience independent local and international arts and ideas, as well as the distinctive part of Brisbane’s history and creative present that is the Brisbane Powerhouse.” Donors Shannon Satherley and Stephen Perry (pictured above) explain why they give to Brisbane Powerhouse. To join supporters like Shannon and Stephen by making a donation, please call +61 7 3358 8651 or visit brisbanepowerhouse.org/support-us.

The Brisbane Powerhouse Foundation (ABN: 95 508 371 609) is a tax-deductible fund listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations under Subdivision of 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.

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Our Partners and Supporters

Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading arts performance venue helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city.

MAJOR PARTNERS

PARTNERS

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SUPPORT PARTNERS

Your Event Specialist

CULTURAL PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS Brisbane Powerhouse Foundation gratefully acknowledges our Brisbane Powerhouse Associates, Contemporaries and many generous individuals for their support. If you would like to be involved, please contact Brisbane Powerhouse on +61 7 3358 8678 or email partnerships@brisbanepowerhouse.org

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CONTACT ADDRESS 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 PO Box 364, New Farm QLD 4005 BRISBANEPOWERHOUSE.ORG TEL +61 7 3358 8622 FAX +61 7 3358 8611 BOX OFFICE +61 7 3358 8600 EMAIL info@brisbanepowerhouse.org BUILDING OPENING HOURS

Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm

BOOKING ONLINE brisbanepowerhouse.org PHONE +61 7 3358 8600 IN PERSON Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office 119 Lamington Street, New Farm BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm, 90 mins prior to the performance start time. TRANSACTION FEES A transaction fee of up to $6 applies for all bookings (online, mobile, over the phone or over the counter). You will receive a confirmation email when you book online, and a confirmation number when booking over the phone.

LOCATION CITYCAT: After a lazy jaunt down the river you’ll have a well-lit 200 metre riverside walk from the New Farm Park CityCat Jetty.

REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY Your purchased tickets may only be exchanged, refunded or returned in accordance with the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. You can find this document at liveperformance.com.au. PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS You can now print your tickets at home for shows. You can also choose postage via mail, and box office collection is also available for most shows (exclusions apply). For full ticketing terms, please check out brisbanepowerhouse.org. GIFT VOUCHERS We’re an awesome gift to give. You can purchase a gift voucher over the phone or online. Please phone or visit the box office to redeem. CONCESSIONS We may offer concessions to full-time students, pensioners, seniors and health care card holders. Please bring your concession cards and ID when collecting tickets or we may have to charge full price. ACCESSIBILITY Our architect Peter Roy designed us to be accessible. Wheelchair and special needs seating is available at all theatre performances. Please let our Box Office know of any requirements when you make your booking. COMPANION CARDS We’re happy to accept companion cards for events unless otherwise stated. Please show your companion card when collecting your tickets.

TAXI: If you need a taxi it’s as easy as using the free taxi phones located in the foyer opposite the box office. Our collect and drop off area is in the car park beside the Stores Building.

BUS: The 195 and 196 stop at New Farm Park. Take a short, enjoyable stroll along the riverside path from the CityCat jetty. If you want to give your legs a bit more of a workout you can catch the 199 bus, which stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.

CAR: We have 140 free car parks on site via Lamington Street. After 4pm a link road opens to New Farm Park where there are more parking spots available. The parking fills up very quickly during busy shows so if you do plan on driving we recommend that you arrive early and have dinner at one of our two restaurants before the show.

BICYCLES: It’s cool to be green! Bike racks are located outside the Stores Building (beside the car park) and Brisbane Powerhouse. A CityCycle station is also located at the entrance to the car park on Lamington Street.

WHEELCHAIR: Wheelchair parking is available on-site via Lamington Street with lift access from the car park level beside the Stores Building. Please notify the box office of any special needs when booking.

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