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UNSURE HOW TO FIND YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?
QUEENSLAND THEATRE’S FINAL FOUR PLAYS OF 2022 Single tickets to the final shows of Queensland Theatre’s 2022 Season are now on sale, giving the public the opportunity to secure seats to Wesley Enoch AM and John Rodgers’ hit musical The Sunshine Club, Kendall Feaver’s multi-award-winning The Almighty Sometimes, an adaption of the Shakespeare classic Othello by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein and Christopher Johnston’s highly anticipated new play First Casualty. The final shows of the season round off a rich and diverse line-up that showcases some of the state and country’s finest talent. July will see the revival of The Sunshine Club, with Wesley Enoch AM returning to Queensland Theatre to remount the work he was originally commissioned to create at just 28 years of age. This production will showcase the incredible voices of Marcus Corowa, Irena Lysiuk and Roxanne McDonald, with more talented artists to be announced in the coming months for this joyful, toetapping Brisbane musical. Kendall Feaver’s intimate family drama, The Almighty Sometimes, is a profound and captivating story that explores the complex relationship between parent and child when mental illness threatens to destroy their innate bond. Feaver’s knowledge of the topics combined with an empathetic approach and lighthearted humour encourage the audience to open their eyes and heart to these difficult themes. Touted by StageNoise as a
production that is “as good as it gets: hugely entertaining, beautifully performed and deeply rewarding”, Queensland Theatre Associate Artist, Daniel Evans, is set to direct this awardwinning work for Queensland audiences in August. In September, after being postponed from Queensland Theatre’s 2020 Season, Queensland will finally be treated to Othello, William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge, thrillingly reimagined by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein for its Brisbane season, after premiering as part of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in 2021. Set between Cairns and the Torres Strait, it’s a trilingual production that illuminates the vital role of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion during World War II. Infusing the narrative of Othello with the history of the battalion brings together two powerful artistic cultures — Shakespeare and Wagadagam — creating an utterly distinctive theatre experience. Rounding out the 2022 Season in November will be the much anticipated First Casualty, a world premiere that delves into the experiences of Australian soldiers at war — written by serving Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel, Christopher Johnston. Tickets are already on sale for this production after its postponement earlier this year To secure your tickets to Queensland Theatre’s final four shows in the 2022 Season, visit queenslandtheatre.com.au. Gift vouchers are also available.
If only finding your ancestors were as easy as locating a few birth certificates and doing some Googling! While internet searches can reveal some gems, researching your family is far more rewarding when you know a little more than average about what you’re doing. To help gain the necessary skills & knowledge, Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) conducts a comprehensive, six-week course called Finding Your Family. The course is for those wanting to start researching their family history but are unsure of the process. Course content includes home sources, organisation, Birth Death & Marriage certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. The good news is that registrations are limited to 10 people so there’ll be no getting lost in the crowd. Delivered by knowledgeable QFHS Tutors, the course complimentary use of the Society’s Library and Resource Centre and members’ area of their website for the term of the course. Each participant will
also receive the book Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks (rrp $25). Additionally, participants have the opportunity to gain QFHS membership at a discounted price. This is a daytime course (10.30am-12 noon) starting Monday July 4, for six consecutive weeks. Cost for the course is $90 for non-members ($60 for members) & ticket sales close on Monday, June 27, 2022. Enquiries are welcome – please contact marketing@qfhs.org.au
MAMA MIA IT’S TIME FOR YOUR INNER DANCING QUEEN
The Ultimate ABBA Experience brings ABBA fans a show not to be missed. World-class vocalists, a rocking 5-piece band, a sublime symphony orchestra and ABBA’s biggest hits in one action-packed, highly entertaining, show for all ages. So, dig out those flares, lace up those platform boots and get ready to sing along to some of your favourites - including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia
and more. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, to have the time of your life and be entertained by the music of one of the greatest pop phenomenon in history don’t miss this show The Twelfth Night Theatre between May 5 to May 8 at 4 Cintra Road, Bowen Hills. Bookings (07) 3252 5122/ or Ticketek.
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FRI 22 APR 7.30PM + SAT 23 APR 1.30PM CONCERT HALL QPAC Eötvös M The Saqqara Bird Mozart Clarinet Concerto, K.622 Martinů Symphony No.1
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