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What’s On at QPAC DECEMBER 2019 – FEBRUARY 2020 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

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The arrival of the festive season often prompts moments of celebration and reflection. Here at QPAC, we are reflecting on the fact that in the 2018-19 year, we welcomed more than 1.5 million people and worked with artists and companies to create new experiences and new work.

We celebrate with a summer program steeped in tradition as A Christmas Carol by shake & stir theatre co kicks off a roll call of Christmas favourites including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Messiah, Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker and the loopy but much-loved A Very Kransky Christmas. Our annual Spirit of Christmas concerts round out the festive season program, a cherished tradition since QPAC first opened its doors in 1985.

All this festive cheer is balanced perfectly with popular music offerings, from Grammy Award winning band America to tribute shows featuring the music of Queen and the Bee Gees. Back by popular demand is the acclaimed musical The Book of Mormon: a great opportunity whether you missed it earlier this year or want to enjoy again this fantastic production and its irreverent humour.

In January, Circa brings a touch of quirkiness with Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus, followed by shake & stir returning with Roald Dahl’s classic Fantastic Mr Fox and audiences will be wowed by the world’s most famous magicians, Penn & Teller, on their first ever Australian tour.

February promises a heady mix of classic and contemporary theatre, as well as music and dance, from American music legend Randy Newman, through to the loveable craziness of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour. Some of Australia’s leading performance companies will deliver the outstanding experiences we’ve come to expect from them including Queensland Theatre’s Emerald City and The Australian Ballet’s The Happy Prince.

I hope that you’ll find something in this diverse and thoughtful summer season that entices you to visit us at QPAC very soon.

Chief Executive QPAC 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 more than 1200 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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A Very Kransky Christmas

The Book of Mormon

Circa Peepshow

Fantastic Mr Fox

Queensland Theatre Emerald City

Gene Kelly: The Legacy

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QPAC Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker 13 – 21 December

Spirit of Christmas 20 – 21 December

Operation Ouch!

Live on Stage 3 – 4 January

Penn & Teller 22 – 26 January

The Australian Ballet The Happy Prince 25 – 29 February

Happy place Dylan Moran – Dr Cosmos 2 – 5 December Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts – The Wiz 5 – 7 December Queensland Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala Variety Concert 31 December Hannah Gadsby – Douglas 29 – 30 January RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour 2020 12 February

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shake & stir theatre co A Christmas Carol Until 15 December An Evening with David Sedaris 13 January David Suchet, Poirot and More: A Retrospective 31 January – 1 February The Blindboy Podcast 4 February Queensland Theatre Emerald City 8 – 29 February

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Bohemian Rhapsody Live 6 December Lloyd Cole – From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork 15 December The Australian Bee Gees Show 20 December The Angels – Symphony of Angels 28 December Randy Newman 7 February

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CHICAGO Until 7 December | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) Don’t miss Chicago starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Roxie Hart, Alinta Chidzey as Velma Kelly, Casey Donovan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and Tom Burlinson as Billy Flynn.

A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one showstopping song after another; and the slickest dancing in town. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.

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No wonder Chicago has been honoured with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations.

It would be a crime to miss it! presented by gordon frost organisation

‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block.’ the times, uk

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QPAC joint initiative SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

BY CHARLES DICKENS

Until 15 December | Playhouse 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Following sold out performances in December 2018, shake & stir’s award winning production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of compassion and forgiveness returns this Christmas, and is set to become an annual tradition cherished by families for years to come.

Starring acclaimed Brisbane actor Eugene Gilfedder as Scrooge, and featuring live music, yuletide carolling, large scale projection, lavish costumes and, of course, snow, A Christmas Carol is a visual feast to set your spirits soaring! presented by shake

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It’s Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge is spending his night like every other – hunched over his coals, counting his fortune and cursing the happiness of others – until a few unexpected visitors come knocking on his door…

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QPAC initiative

AMERICA 1 December | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Grammy Award winning band AMERICA, famous for their harmonies and unique sound, is returning to Australia.

With a career spanning 50 years, AMERICA has an extensive catalogue of hits including Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Sister Golden Hair, A Horse With No Name and many more. From their formative years, AMERICA has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message.

Led by singer/songwriters and guitarists Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, AMERICA’s audience continues to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal. presented by qpac in association with bluesfest touring

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BIGGEST MOB OF MUSIC 2 December | Melbourne Street Green 6 – 8pm Free event Bring along your own instrument for a good old jam session with QPAC's BLAKBEATS artists! No matter how experienced you are, the Biggest Mob of Music is all about making music together and sharing some songs around the fire!

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Featuring Jhindu Lawrie and Alinta, this free live music event is open to one and all. Come on, don't be shame – be game! presented by qpac as part of clancestry 2019

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DYLAN MORAN – DR COSMOS 2 – 5 December | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Legendary Irish comedian Dylan Moran is returning to Australia with a brand new show Dr Cosmos.

Moran will once again offer his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation.

Moran has been called the Oscar Wilde of comedy and his famed style – deadpan, witty and crackpot lyricism – promises to be an unmissable journey through his interpretations of the world, swerving cliche to offer a cutting blow to our idiosyncrasies.

Dylan Moran is a comedian, actor and writer who, in 1996 at the Edinburgh Fringe, became the youngest ever winner of the Perrier Award. He went on to co-write and star in Black Books which won two BAFTAs. Other notable screen roles include Notting Hill, Calvary, Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run. Don’t miss the one and only Dylan Moran! These shows will sell out! presented by adrian bohm

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QPAC joint initiative ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

THE WIZ

5 – 7 December | Cremorne Theatre Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au QPAC and the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts presents the stage musical The Wiz for four performances only in the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. Based on the book by William F. Brown, with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, The Wiz is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of modern African-American culture.

The show features the popular musical theatre songs Ease on Down the Road, Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day, Believe in Yourself and Home.

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Directed and choreographed by Simon Lind, this production will showcase the talents of the graduating students from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts. book by william f. brown music and lyrics by charlie smalls based on the story the wonderful wizard of oz by l. frank baum by arrangement with origin™ theatrical on behalf of samuel french, inc presented by qpac and the aboriginal centre for the performing arts

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY LIVE 6 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) When it comes to charismatic front men, there are few that embody the power and passion quite like Chocolate Starfish’s Adam Thompson. He owns the stage, channels the music, and has audiences eating out the palm of his hand. So, it is fitting that Adam chose to showcase the music of his hero, Freddie Mercury, and Queen.

Accompanied by six of Australia’s best musicians, including three members of the We Will Rock You band, Adam Thompson is poised to provide audiences with an unforgettable entertainment experience in this larger-than-life celebration. This show and these songs are made to be shared. presented by regional touring

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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MESSIAH

7 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval) A performance of Handel’s enduring masterpiece, with its famous ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, is a much-loved Christmas tradition. As well as exploring biblical elements, the libretto surveys hope, suffering, death, resurrection and redemption, the hallmarks of the human condition and has universal appeal. Stephen Layton has a deep affinity with Handel’s music,

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and will bring his own interpretation of the work to Brisbane. Together with the Brisbane Chamber Choir, the quartet of rising stars and established vocal soloists promises superb singing and a thrilling and memorable evening. presented by queensland symphony orchestra

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Queensland’s flagship ballet company QUEENSLAND BALLET’S

THE NUTCRACKER 13 – 21 December | Lyric Theatre Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The tradition continues with this magical holiday classic.

At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, little Clara finds herself embarking on the magical adventure of a lifetime when her gift, a Nutcracker, comes to life! Be whisked away with Clara, to the enchanting Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy watches over whimsical snowflakes and pirouetting lollies.

For the seventh straight season, Ben Stevenson’s dreamlike choreography and Tchaikovsky’s enduring score will charm all ages. The Nutcracker is the perfect festive ballet for the whole family to enjoy. presented by queensland ballet

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LLOYD COLE FROM RATTLESNAKES TO GUESSWORK

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15 December | Concert Hall 1 hour and 50 mins (incl interval) With a remarkable career spanning almost 30 years and following his sold out tour of Australia in 2017, Lloyd Cole returns with his new album Guesswork, performing with Neil Clark of The Commotions.

The experience of listening to Guesswork is akin to sitting in a sleek, state-of-the-art departure lounge: unsure of quite where you’re waiting to go, at the same time mirroring the uncertainty of the world as you enter your third act of life.

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According to Cole, his latest work was recorded “mostly in my attic” and the album contains eight new songs, in the process reuniting Lloyd with the talents of The Commotions bandmates Blair Cowan and guitarist Neil Clark.

Don’t miss this very special concert event showcasing a career spanning set from the former Commotions front man to his current day solo work. presented by qpac in association with troubadour music

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CELTIC ILLUSION 17 December | Playhouse 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval) Celtic Illusion, the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong have been going crazy over, will make its QPAC premiere this December.

Witness a spectacular cast of champion Irish Dancers, led by Anthony Street, lead soloist of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. The show is an

exhilarating production for all ages, combining the sheer brilliance of contemporary Irish Dance and the magic of Grand Illusion with impossible levitations, costume changes in the blink of an eye, and some of the fastest taps in the world. presented by base entertainment

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QPAC joint initiative

A VERY KRANSKY CHRISTMAS 17 – 21 December | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Returning with their sell out show, the multi award winning Kransky Sisters and QPAC bring you A Very Kransky Christmas.

and painted chokos. From Enya to Silent Night, Daft Punk to The Twelve Days of Christmas, the nutty sisters bring back their cracker show.

Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their home town of Esk in Queensland, the musical sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy. For this very special season they let you into their world of egg nog, pantyhose

With their unusual array of instruments from cheese grater to toilet brush, tuba to musical saw, settle in for what could be your kookiest Christmas party yet.

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THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW 20 December | Playhouse 2 hours (incl interval) Fresh from celebrating eight years and over 2,500 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, The Australian Bee Gees Show will be heading Down Under for the Australian leg of their 2019 The Bee Gees Story world tour!

The performers authentic take on the trio’s clothes, style and moves showcase five decades of the Brothers Gibb’s success as rock and disco legends, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era.

One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated on the Playhouse stage in a multi-media concert event. You’ll hear hits like Staying Alive, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep Is Your Love and Jive Talkin’.

After 21 years on the world stage and over 7,000 performances in over 60 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb. presented by the harbour agency

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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 20 – 21 December | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) Join us for Spirit of Christmas as we celebrate our 35th festive season with our traditional yuletide concerts in the grandeur of QPAC’s Concert Hall.

Musical theatre stars Lucy Maunder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Blake Bowden (The Book of Mormon) will join a host of special guests in uplifting song, beautifully supported by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the 200 glorious voices of the Spirit of Christmas Choir.

Other performers will include guest soprano Judit Molnar, recent Queensland Conservatorium musical theatre graduates Maddison Coleman and Zac Parkes, and everyone’s favourite, Brisbane Birralee Voices.

In this fast paced and ever changing world, QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas is a chance to embrace the season and its enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy. presented by qpac

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THE ANGELS – SYMPHONY OF ANGELS 28 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) The Angels, hot off the back of their sold out Symphony of Angels performance in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, bring this highly acclaimed show to QPAC. Under the musical direction of conductor and composer, Rob John, the band – brothers Rick and John Brewster, and Nick Norton, Sam Brewster, fronted by the incomparable and charismatic

Dave Gleeson – is set to rock again in this symphonic spectacular.

This 20-song extravaganza will take you through The Angels’ greatest works: Take a Long Line, Marseilles, After the Rain, Be With You, No Secrets and Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again to name a few. presented by regional touring

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QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA VARIETY CONCERT 31 December | Concert Hall 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) New Year’s Eve is the big night in Brisbane when we rejoice in the year gone by and welcome the new one in. Where better to celebrate than in the Concert Hall at QPAC with the Queensland Pops Orchestra! Make an occasion of it, dress up, bling up, join family and friends for a wonderful concert and embrace the start of the New Year with the most glamourous, fun filled night of music to remember.

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Drift out from both performances in time to watch the fireworks across the Brisbane River.

This is your best ‘A list’ New Year’s Eve event at the best venue with the best entertainment. Patrick Pickett conducts the Queensland Pops Orchestra in a concert filled with popular classics, dance and stunning soloists. presented by queensland pops orchestra

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QPAC joint initiative

OPERATION OUCH! LIVE ON STAGE 3 – 4 January | Concert Hall 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval) Explore the incredible world of medicine and biology!

you the incredible things your body can do. Plus, they’ll share the best bits from the award winning TV show, Operation Ouch!

TV’s favourite doctors – Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken – are returning to Australia these summer school holidays and are kicking off their tour at QPAC with a brand new show! Operation Ouch!

Live on Stage follows two sell out Australian tours and a smash hit season on London’s West End. This brilliant show will be packed with all new crazy experiments and amazing facts, as the doctors explore the fascinating world of biology, showing

Why do new challenges and adventures sometimes feel scary? What exactly happens to the food you eat? How do your eyes work? All these questions and more will be answered when Dr Chris and Dr Xand take to the Concert Hall stage this summer…all in the name of medical science! presented by qpac and andrew kay & associates

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THE BOOK OF MORMON From 3 January | Lyric Theatre 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) The Mormons are coming back!

The Book of Mormon returns to Brisbane! After a sold out season in 2019, the “funniest musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly) is coming back due to popular demand, this January for a limited season.

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, and around Australia, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.

★★★★★“The hottest tickets in town. I can’t wait to see it again.” the age

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STICK BY ME 7 – 11 January | Studio 1 50 mins (no interval) Stick by Me is a beautifully crafted show about friendship and play, and the importance of treasuring little things.

“It’s a stick. It’s just a stick.” But for one, all alone, this stick has something special. And soon the two are the best of friends. They run, play, hide and rest… and stick together when things get tough.

Created by internationally renowned and award winning duo Andy Manley and Ian Cameron, Stick by Me builds on their vast experience of creating engaging and heart-felt performances for very young children. presented by qpac

Told through imaginative physical and visual theatre, Stick by Me is an emotive and delightful escape for the school holidays.

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QPAC initiative CIRCA

WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS 7 – 18 January | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour (no interval) The thrill of circus, the mayhem of Mozart!

Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.

To those who know him, he is Wolfgang, the dart-playing ratbag. To those who are watching and listening, he is the wigged genius Mozart.

Come and discover his irrepressible spirit and vibrant compositions through physical comedy and mischievous antics.

Designed to amaze people from the age of three and upwards, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus

reinvents the composer’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show featuring Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist. Watch as the notes are physically lifted off the page as performers bring the renowned compositions to life all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton. created by yaron lifschitz with benjamin knapton and the circa ensemble

commissioned by the art house wyong. circa acknowledges the assistance of the australian government through the

australia council, its arts funding and advisory body and the queensland government through arts queensland. presented by qpac

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QPAC joint initiative SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO

FANTASTIC MR FOX

BY ROALD DAHL

9 – 18 January | Playhouse 55 mins (no interval) Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox returns to QPAC to delight and dazzle audiences of all ages these summer holidays thanks to award winning theatre company – shake & stir.

Following a smash-hit season in early 2019, Dahl’s much-loved Fox leaps off the page (and all around the stage) in this mind-blowing, visually stunning production.

No one outfoxes a fox, especially not the horrible and greedy farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean – one fat, one short, one lean.

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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 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 tail for the whole clan. presented by shake & stir theatre co and qpac

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AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS 13 January | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Following the success of his best selling book Calypso, critically acclaimed author and humourist David Sedaris will visit QPAC for an evening filled with storytelling, observations, unpublished tales, audience Q&As and book signings.

Calypso, which sees Sedaris at his darkly hilarious best, received a New York Times best seller and The Washington Post Best Book of the Year.

presented by token events

“David leaves his audience weeping. And still wanting more.” the new york times

A savant of razor sharp and sardonic wit, don’t miss your opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers.

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PEEPSHOW 14 – 25 January | Cremorne Theatre 1 hour and 40 mins (incl interval) See the world from the other side of the mirror.

created by yaron lifschitz with libby mcdonnell and the

Circa's Peepshow turns cabaret on its head, literally.

Embark on a seductive dance through the hall of mirrors that is your imagination, lurching from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials.

circa ensemble

circa acknowledges the assistance of the australian

government through the australia council, its arts funding and advisory body and the queensland government through arts queensland.

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The ultimate date for a hot summer’s night, Circa's Peepshow combines some of the finest acrobatic talent on the planet to create a playfully exhilarating ride into the beautifully bizarre recesses of your mind.

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THE BEATLES TWIST & SHOUT

TOM SEGURA: TAKE IT DOWN UNDER TOUR

15 January | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval)

18 January | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au

Recreating the magic of The Beatles and Beatlemania including the timeless hits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr!

Best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014), actor, comedian, and writer Tom Segura is becoming one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Currently performing to sold out audiences on his 100 city tour, Segura brings the Take It Down (Under) Tour to Australia.

Direct from sell out concerts in Canada, North America, South Africa and Asia, The Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when The Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as seven songs in the Top 10 starting at No.1.

Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to No.1 and relive the magic and unique sound that made The Beatles the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the world has ever known. You’ll hear and sing along to Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be and many more brought to Australian audiences with love from us to you.

Segura recently starred in Instant Family opposite Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, as well as the upcoming film Countdown opposite Elizabeth Leil.

His television credits include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, Workaholics, Happy Endings, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents: Tom Segura, Mash Up and How To Be A Grown Up. presented by live nation

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DANIEL TOSH

SWAN LAKE ACT II & GRADUATION BALL

19 January | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)

22 – 25 January | Playhouse 1 hour and 45 mins (incl interval)

Best known from the Comedy Central show Tosh.0, Daniel Tosh is coming to Australia for the very first time for a much-anticipated show.

Two magical worlds collide in this exciting double bill presented for the first time in over 40 years by Ballet Theatre Queensland.

Tosh.0 is a long running, top rating favourite on the Comedy Channel, and after much anticipation all new episodes are airing now.

On the shores of a mystical lake Prince Siegfried declares his undying love for the beautiful Princess Odette, condemned by the sorcerer von Rothbart to be a swan for all but a few hours each night.

Daniel Tosh is not afraid to push the envelope with humour that is anything but politically correct, and he isn't afraid of self-deprecating punchlines. Any topic is fair game at a Daniel Tosh show. presented by live nation

The glorious waltzes of Johann Strauss Jnr will then take you to a Viennese girls’ graduation ball of the 1840s. The cadets of the city’s military academy have also been invited, and flirtations, high spirited dances, and a secret romance are the delightful result.

Staged by Artistic Director Clare Morehen, showcasing the talents of Queensland’s finest young dancers, Swan Lake Act II & Graduation Ball will delight audiences of all ages. presented by ballet theatre queensland

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PENN & TELLER 22 – 26 January | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Direct from Las Vegas – the world’s most famous magicians live on stage in their first ever Australian tour!

Queensland audiences given the rare opportunity to witness Penn & Teller performing live on stage in a brief break from their Las Vegas residency.

Dubbed “the greatest performing duo in showbiz”

by Jimmy Fallon, Penn & Teller have defied labels – and at times physics and good taste – by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.

Don’t miss the legendary Penn & Teller at QPAC this summer for a strictly limited season! presented by qpac

In this sharp and hilarious production, the “Evil Geniuses” (David Letterman) of magic will bring their mind-bending show direct to QPAC with

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HANNAH GADSBY – DOUGLAS 29 – 30 January | Concert Hall 1 hour and 20 mins (no interval) Who is Douglas? Well, apparently, Hannah Gadsby thinks he is the only one who can help her follow up on the trail blazed by her last show Nanette.

While Nanette was a random barista, Douglas is a very specific dog, and the only thing they have in common is they’ve inspired Hannah to put pen to paper and turn out a show you couldn’t possibly expect. Hannah found her voice with Nanette and with Douglas she plans to use it.

Hannah Gadsby’s tenth solo show was Nanette.

It did alright.

Nanette played around Australia and the UK for eighteen months, taking out the top prizes at the Melbourne and Edinburgh festivals before sitting down in New York in Spring 2018 and dropping a Netflix special that summer that won her a Peabody Award and Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, starting a global conversation that continues today.

Hannah Gadsby has beaten out a star-studded field to win the 2019 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer for her smash-hit stand up show Douglas. presented by token events

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DAVID SUCHET, POIROT AND MORE: A RETROSPECTIVE 31 January – 1 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au David Suchet makes his eagerly awaited return to Brisbane in Poirot and More: A Retrospective.

Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event. A retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.

For over 25 years he captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective.

Beyond Poirot, this Emmy Award winning and

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multi Olivier nominated actor has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli, Freud, and many more.

Discover why David Suchet is renowned for not only becoming the role, but also taking on the personalities of some of television and theatre’s most fascinating characters.

Take your seat at this once-in-a-lifetime event, as we go behind the screen and curtain with a legend. presented by liza mclean and andrew kay

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THE BLINDBOY PODCAST 4 February | Cremorne Theatre 2 hours and 15 mins (incl interval) Blindboy, frontman of The Rubberbandits, is bringing his groundbreaking live podcast show to Australia in 2020!

Blindboy’s increased notability away from his band has allowed for him to explore wider avenues and create perhaps outrageously mind-altering brainchildren which can only be described as courageous, yet bonkers.

His latest innovative creation, The Blindboy Podcast not only indoctrinates mental health issues but reaches further into a wide spectrum of current topics, may it be gun laws, feminism, racism or a bit of history. Blindboy has it covered. presented by troubadour music

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MI:WI 5 – 8 February | Studio 1 50 mins (no interval) As Mother Nature’s fate hangs by a thread, we find ourselves scrambling for a lifeline. Though sometimes tangled, does the connection to our ancestry reveal a way forward? mi:wi refers to the invisible ties we have to our past and future, people and country. In this dance theatre work, choreographer and performer Taree Sansbury thoughtfully re-connects three Indigenous women through the practice of Ngarrindjeri weaving.

Looking back and moving forward with growing sense of urgency, mi:wi speaks to the impacts of

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climate change while emphasising future lineages’ passage in continuing cultural knowledge. With one eye on the future and the other on the past, Sansbury interweaves time and bodies in an attempt to reveal the messenger bird’s warning cry in the present. mi:wi was originally commissioned by next wave festival with support from australia council for the arts, darebin arts' speakeasy, create nsw and kurruru culture and arts hub. presented by qpac

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YUNDI LI SONATA WORLD TOUR 2020 6 February | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (incl interval) One of the most acclaimed classical pianists of this generation.

The youngest juror of the International Chopin piano competition Yundi Li is coming to Brisbane in 2020!

Hailed by over 10 million fans worldwide, more than 63 thousand followers on Facebook, over 19 million followers on Weibo, as one of the most flamboyant, original and talented virtuoso pianists on the planet.

In 2018 he performed with local orchestras to sold out concerts in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Yundi is now back performing solo and will embark on an exploration of Chopin, Schubert and Rachmaninov.

It is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to Yundi’s music live.

This is Yundi Li's first solo concert in Australia and New Zealand. presented by harmonie international

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RANDY NEWMAN 7 February | Concert Hall 2 hours (incl interval) American music legend, Randy Newman, returns to Australia in 2020, for the first time in almost 10 years.

includes Short People, You Can Leave Your Hat On, I Love LA, Sail Away, Mama Told Me (Not To Come) to name a few.

With a career spanning five decades, a catalogue of songs that run the gamut from heart breaking to satirical, plus a host of unforgettable film scores, Randy Newman is a cultural icon.

An evening with Randy Newman promises to be a magical night, a taste of a storied career that has brought joy to generations. Australian audiences are in for a treat when this legend touches down.

Since 1968, Newman has released a slew of solo records, most recently 2017’s critically acclaimed Dark Matter, which includes the Grammy Award winning track Putin. His legendary repertoire

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Queensland’s flagship symphony orchestra QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

QPAC joint initiative

POWER AND GLORY

8 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au A concerto is typically a piece of music for solo instrument and orchestra, but in Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, he gave the solo part to three instruments: violin, cello and piano. This Concerto is grand and beautiful and a great way to open this 250th anniversary year of Beethoven’s birth.

It will be performed by three brilliant young talents of Australian classical music: Emily Sun, Caleb Wong and Aura Go. There have been debates over

whether Shostakovich’s spectacular Symphony No.5 was secretly criticising Stalinist Russia. Whatever its hidden messages, it earned a half hour standing ovation when it was first heard, and we can’t wait to wow our audiences with this masterpiece. In this concert we are also delighted to introduce the world to new music by talented Australian composer Melody Eötvös. presented by queensland symphony orchestra and qpac

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Queensland’s flagship theatre company QUEENSLAND THEATRE

EMERALD CITY

8 – 29 February | Playhouse 2 hours and 30 mins (incl interval) A sparkling revival of David Williamson’s finest comedy.

but soon finds himself faced with a stark choice: make art or make a motza?

Fade in. Sydney in the 1980s. The Emerald City of Oz, luring unsuspecting idealists with the promise of fulfilled fantasies, and leaving them with their dreams shattered on the pavement. Colin is a onetime gun screenwriter who’s off his game these days, and his wife Kate is a publisher with a penchant for taking risks. Seduced by the scent of success, they move their family to the Emerald City in pursuit of a share of its fame and fortune. Colin teams with a hack writer to work on his pet project screenplay,

Decades after it was written, David Williamson’s 1987 classic is as sharp as ever; a satirical skewering of the extravagance of yesterday that could have been written today.

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cast includes: ray chong nee, marg downey, nadine garner, jason klarwein, rhys muldoon a co-production by queensland theatre and melbourne theatre company

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GLADYS KNIGHT 11 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au The Empress of soul returns to Australia!

After nearly 20 years, the award winning soul star, Gladys Knight, returns to Australia to perform her greatest hits!

The seven-time Grammy Award winner boasts over 50 years of experience on stage and in song writing, film, and television, spanning pop, gospel, and RnB, and continues to deliver show-stopping performances around the globe.

The decorated singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author, has numerous hit singles to her name, including three further Grammy

Awards for her solo work, a James Bond theme for License To Kill, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Golden Globe nomination for her acting work. She’s been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, taken home a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, and was listed as one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

Her most recent album is Where My Heart Belongs (2014).

Truly one of the greatest musical voices to ever grace our shores, Gladys Knight is not to be missed. Grab your tickets now to see the Empress of soul live! presented by frontier touring & arena touring

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QPAC initiative

CO_EX_EN 12 – 15 February | Studio 1 55 mins (no interval) There’s a site, where the physical and spiritual meet.

Where the passing of lore between two coexisting worlds occurs. Boomerangs clap, possum skin drums thud, singing and chanting echo while feet rhythmically stomp. And then silence.

Conversation has been disconnected and commutes have ceased. The site is suspended; no longer activated.

Queensland choreographer and Karul Projects’ Artistic Director Thomas E.S. Kelly invites you to experience the story of this site as a physical being in CO_EX_EN. With choreographic credits that include his Green Room Award winning work

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[MIS]CONCEIVE, Kelly’s performances offer audiences an opportunity to learn about Aboriginal Australia and where that fits into to the modern world. His riveting new dance creation CO_EX_EN combines wit, humour and a unique choreographic style to ignite a conversation about our past, present and future. The performance will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A. karul projects would like to acknowledge the support from

australia council, arts house, dirty feet, pact and campbelltown arts centre.

presented by qpac

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RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: WERQ THE WORLD TOUR 2020

ILIZA SHLESINGER

12 February | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval)

14 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au

The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all new production for 2020! Mission leader Michelle Visage is on a journey to save the universe with the help of her intergalactic queens including Aquaria, Kim Chi, Monet Exchange, Plastique Tiara, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Violet Chachki and Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly!

Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. With 5 Netflix specials, her book Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity and her hugely popular podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, this show will sell out fast. presented by adrian bohm presents

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GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY AN AFTERNOON WITH PATRICIA WARD KELLY

QPAC joint initiative

16 February | Concert Hall 2 hours and 10 mins (incl interval) An intimate and personal look into the life of Gene Kelly.

Legendary actor, dancer, director and choreographer Gene Kelly brought astonishing grace and athleticism to the big screen – yet we know little about him. Patricia Ward Kelly – his wife and biographer – presents a portrait of this dynamic and innovative artist who created some of the most memorable and iconic scenes in film history.

Join Patricia in this intimate event that combines rare and familiar film clips, previously unreleased recordings, personal memorabilia, and insights from hours of interviews and conversations with her husband. written and performed by patricia ward kelly presented by qpac, tim woods entertainment and luca entertainment productions

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QPAC initiative AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

BEETHOVEN 1, 2 & 3

KATE TEMPEST

17 February | Concert Hall 1 hour and 55 mins (includes interval)

19 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au

The ACO opens its landmark 2020 Season in epic symphonic form, as it celebrates the 250-year anniversary of the birth of the great Ludwig van Beethoven.

Performance poet, rapper, actor, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest has reinvented the power of the spoken word.

Richard Tognetti will lead an expanded ACO through the beloved composer’s first three symphonies. The effervescent Symphony No.1 and spirited Symphony No.2 open the program, paving the way for the composer’s third, and arguably most electrifying, symphonic achievement: the magnificent Eroica. This beloved juggernaut rises beyond its initial dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte to encompass heroism, disillusion and grandeur.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the ACO perform three full symphonies from the world’s most influential and monumental composer. presented by australian chamber orchestra

They pour out of her in a blend of hip hop and poetry, rhymes intertwined with post-dubstep electronic beats, giving voice to the concerns of a generation – poverty, passion, alienation, gentrification, climate change, class, intolerance, acceptance, loss, and love.

With stripped back accompaniment, she encompasses tracks from 2016’s Let Them Eat Chaos through to her latest album The Book of Traps and Lessons, seamlessly and thrillingly moving from speech to song, sailing over grooves then suddenly locking in with them, switching from blistering attack to profound reflection, from utter desperation to surprising hope.

As the British press put it: this isn’t a gig, it’s a reckoning. presented by qpac

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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KEVIN MCCLOUD

JASON ALEXANDER – MASTER OF HIS DOMAIN

20 February | Concert Hall Duration to be confirmed at qpac.com.au

21 February | Concert Hall 2 hours and 20 mins (incl interval)

BAFTA Award winning broadcaster, TV host, writer, environmentalist, amateur balloonist and storyteller, Kevin McCloud is all that and a bit more that you don’t know about. Now it’s time for him to tell his remarkable story – in his own words, live on stage.

After selling out his last Australian tour, Jason Alexander is coming Down Under and he’s ready to reveal everything you have wanted to know about the hit series Seinfeld... “Serenity now”!

Jason Alexander – Master of His Domain is an evening of comedy, music and conversation with the award winning star of stage and screen where you, the audience, get to decide what’s let out of the vault. Alexander will present a variety of topics for the audience to pick and choose from, culminating in behind the scenes story of his life and his brilliant career.

Kevin has been a part of our lives since the last millennium as the presenter of the hit TV show Grand Designs. The World According to Kevin McCloud is a special theatre event, with Kevin sharing stories from the show, as well as anecdotes from his eventful life.

It’s an evening that will entertain and make you think; including a Q&A session inviting audience members to ask Kevin questions and air their deep-seated concerns about architecture, DIY and cushions. Kevin will also dig into his own past in an entertaining survey of 1960s wallpaper, the Space Program, McMansions, Community and the Planet.

You’ll feel more inadequate than George Costanza once you’ve heard all the amazing things Jason Alexander has managed to achieve in his career.

So don’t be a Costanza and get your tickets for this once in a lifetime event – it’s gonna be a ‘Festivus’! presented by a-list entertainment

Don’t miss this chance to get up close and personal with the man himself. presented by andrew kay & phil bathols

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QPAC joint initiative SOUTHERN CROSS SOLOISTS

THE TRUMPET UNLEASHED 23 February | Concert Hall (Reverse Mode) 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) After a sell-out performance in 2018, Southern Cross Soloists are delighted to welcome back Miroslav Petkov, Principal Trumpet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to kick off its 25th year.

Unleashing a potent mix of virtuosity and supreme artistry, this concert features Maurice Andre’s iconic arrangement of Vivaldi’s Trumpet Concerto, Rachmaninov’s stunning Romances arranged for trumpet solo and Stravinsky’s ballet masterpiece Petrushka, featuring the heroic trumpet in one of the instrument’s most challenging works of all time.

Finishing with the quintessential La Virgen de la Macarena by legendary Mexican trumpet virtuoso, Rafael Mendez, this concert is a rare chance to hear one of the most exciting trumpet soloists in the world today. presented by southern cross soloists and qpac

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QPAC joint initiative THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET

THE HAPPY PRINCE 25 – 29 February | Lyric Theatre 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Oscar Wilde’s lyrical story of a statue who gives his all to help humanity is full of poetic beauty, heartbreak, sly humour and sharp social commentary. In The Happy Prince, Graeme Murphy, who created The Australian Ballet’s acclaimed modern interpretations of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, turns his flair for transformative storytelling to Wilde’s moving tale.

The Happy Prince features a specially commissioned score from the renowned composer Christopher Gordon, who composed the scores for the films Mao’s Last Dancer, Ladies in Black and Master and Commander, alongside the work of award winning

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artist and director Kim Carpenter, who adapted the story and created the colourful design for the ballet.

Playful and poignant, The Happy Prince will capture children’s imagination with its vivid spectacle and adults’ attention with its timely message: a kind heart shines brighter than gold. the happy prince is generously supported by the robert and

elizabeth albert music fund, the dame margaret scott fund for choreographers and the barry kay memorial scholarship.

we thank kim carpenter’s theatre of image for supporting the creation of the happy prince.

presented by the australian ballet in association with qpac

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ANH DO - THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!!

28 – 29 February | Concert Hall 1 hour and 30 mins (no interval) Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.

When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness.

“irrepressible good humour, infectious energy and bright optimism” the sydney morning herald

“the happiest audience experience I have ever had” arts hub presented by a-list entertainment

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QPAC initiative

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.

Mosey on down to the Melbourne Street Green, in the heart of South Bank and Brisbane’s Cultural Centre, and enjoy FREE live music – from jazz, folk, to contemporary rock, it’s always a chilled, easy vibe.

Featuring established and emerging artists from around South East Queensland, Green Jam also plays host to musicians and jazz students from

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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Jazz Music Institute, JMC Academy and more.

Gather a crew, pull up a chair or lay down a blanket, and relax into Green Jam’s twinkling vibes.

Round it off with a drink from the bar and enjoy a Middle Eastern-inspired dish from the new Green Jam Eats menu. *subject to change. final green jam for 2019 friday 20 december; returns to qpac february 2020. presented by qpac with thanks to green jam principal partner heritage bank

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BITTERSWEET THE RISE OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL

FROM ME TO YOU

10 December – 22 February | Tony Gould Gallery Free Exhibition

From November | QPAC Tunnel Free entry

While the very idea of musical theatre conjures images of bright lights and Broadway, did you know that Australians too have been creating new musicals since 1920?

Our beautiful wings are back! Let your imagination take flight as you strike a pose, take a photo, add a message, and share the love. #atQPAC presented by qpac

From Reedy River to Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Boy from Oz to Bran Nue Day, discover the fascinating history of Australian made musicals and the remarkable stories of talent and tenacity that have brought truly Australian musicals to the stage. presented by qpac

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Behind the scenes: Seedlings

5 minutes with Laser Beak Man

Creative Insights – The Royal Ballet

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Mapping the Human Heart

The Basics of Teaching Artistry

Twilight Notes

How to be creative

Dive deeper. Be fearless in thought. Ask the question. Form an opinion. Discover. Learn. Provoke.

Bask in creativity. Take time, wonder about stuff. Be curious and imagine. Get sweaty, create.

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Calendar of events

BOOK | QPAC.COM.AU | 136 246 DECEMBER Until 7 Dec

Chicago

Lyric Theatre

Until 15 Dec

shake & stir theatre co – A Christmas Carol Playhouse

1 Dec

AMERICA

Concert Hall

2 Dec Biggest Mobs of Music

Melbourne Street Green

2 - 5 Dec

Dylan Moran – Dr Cosmos

Concert Hall

5 - 7 Dec

ACPA – The WIZ

Cremorne Theatre

6 Dec

Bohemian Rhapsody Live

Concert Hall

7 Dec

Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Messiah

Concert Hall

13 - 21 Dec

Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Lyric Theatre

15 Dec

Lloyd Cole – From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork

Concert Hall

17 Dec

Celtic Illusion Playhouse

17 - 21 Dec

A Very Kransky Christmas

Cremorne Theatre

20 Dec

The Australian Bee Gees Show

Playhouse

20 - 21 Dec

Spirit of Christmas

Concert Hall

28 Dec

The Angels – Symphony Of Angels

Concert Hall

31 Dec

JANUARY

QLD Pops 2019: New Year's Eve Gala Variety Concerts

Concert Hall

From 3 Jan

The Book of Mormon

Lyric Theatre

3 - 4 Jan

Operation Ouch! Live on Stage

Concert Hall

7 - 11 Jan

Stick By Me

Studio 1

7 - 18 Jan

Circa – Wolfgang's Magical Musical Circus

Cremorne Theatre

9 - 18 Jan

shake & stir theatre co – Fantastic Mr Fox Playhouse

13 Jan

An Evening with David Sedaris

Concert Hall

14 - 25 Jan Circa: Peepshow

Cremorne Theatre

15 Jan

The Beatles Twist & Shout

Concert Hall

18 Jan

Tom Segura

Concert Hall

19 Jan

Daniel Tosh

Concert Hall

22 - 25 Jan

BTQ 2020: Swan Lake Act II and Graduation Ball Playhouse

22 - 26 Jan

Penn & Teller

Concert Hall

29 - 30 Jan

Hannah Gadsby – Douglas

Concert Hall

31 Jan -1 Feb

David Suchet, Poirot and More: A Retrospective Concert Hall

FEBRUARY 4 Feb

The Blindboy Podcast

Cremorne Theatre

5 - 8 Feb

mi:wi

Studio 1

6 Feb

Yundi Li Sonata World Tour 2020

Concert Hall

7 Feb

Randy Newman

Concert Hall

8 Feb

QSO – Power and Glory

Concert Hall

8 - 29 Feb

Queensland Theatre – Emerald City Playhouse

11 Feb

Gladys Knight

12 Feb

RuPaul's Drag Race: Werq The World Tour 2020

Concert Hall

12 - 15 Feb

CO_EX_EN

Studio 1

14 Feb

Iliza Shlesinger

Concert Hall

16 Feb

Gene Kelly: The Legacy

Concert Hall

17 Feb

ACO – Beethoven 1, 2 & 3

Concert Hall

19 Feb

Kate Tempest

Concert Hall

20 Feb

The World According to Kevin McCloud

Concert Hall

21 Feb

Jason Alexander – Master of His Domain

Concert Hall

23 Feb

SXS – The Trumpet Unleashed

Concert Hall

25 - 29 Feb

The Australian Ballet – The Happy Prince

Lyric Theatre

28 - 29 Feb

Ahn Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!!

Concert Hall

Concert Hall

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

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 backpacks, bags and items larger than an A4 sheet of paper 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.

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.

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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.

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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 Dr Sally Pitkin, Dare Power Georgina Richters, 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

media partners

airline partner

qpac benefactors

champagne partner

supporting partners

Friends of International Series

OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL trusts and foundations

supporting partner

Siganto Family Foundation transport partner

supporting benefactor

major benefactor

Friends of Out of the Box

Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM

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.