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Theatre, ballet and film — reviewed from the room, honestly and in depth.

MJ the Musical Sets Its Sights on Tokyo, Opening a New Asian Chapter

MJ the Musical Sets Its Sights on Tokyo, Opening a New Asian Chapter

MJ the Musical launches its International Asian Tour in Tokyo this January, more than three decades after Michael Jackson's historic run at Tokyo Dome.

Phillipe Blake2 September 2026

Insidious: Out Of The Further Brings Brisbane Back Into The Further

Insidious: Out Of The Further Brings Brisbane Back Into The Further

Our Team25 August 2026

Elegantly Wasted: Queensland Ballet Sets a New Contemporary Work to the Music of INXS

Elegantly Wasted: Queensland Ballet Sets a New Contemporary Work to the Music of INXS

Phillipe Blake20 August 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical Reveals Full Cast Ahead of Melbourne Premiere

Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical Reveals Full Cast Ahead of Melbourne Premiere

Phillipe Blake18 August 2026

Death of a Salesman: Josh Helman on Homecoming, Capitalism and Miller's Enduring Tragedy

Death of a Salesman: Josh Helman on Homecoming, Capitalism and Miller's Enduring Tragedy

Phillipe Blake17 August 2026

Rage, Resilience, and the Antarctic Mind: Do Not Go Gentle at Queensland Theatre

Rage, Resilience, and the Antarctic Mind: Do Not Go Gentle at Queensland Theatre

Phillipe Blake17 August 2026

The Book of Mormon Returns to Brisbane: A Second Coming at QPAC

The Book of Mormon Returns to Brisbane: A Second Coming at QPAC

Phillipe Blake10 August 2026

The Beatles' Quietest Revolution: Why Rubber Soul Still Has More to Say

The Beatles' Quietest Revolution: Why Rubber Soul Still Has More to Say

Phillipe Blake3 August 2026

The Castle On Stage: Working Dog Bring Australia's Most Loved Film to the Theatre

The Castle On Stage: Working Dog Bring Australia's Most Loved Film to the Theatre

Phillipe Blake28 July 2026

Disney's Live-Action Moana Is a Joyous Voyage Worth Taking

Disney's Live-Action Moana Is a Joyous Voyage Worth Taking

Brindusa Muresan10 July 2026

Rusalka: When an Age-Old Fairy Tale Finds Its Voice Again

Rusalka: When an Age-Old Fairy Tale Finds Its Voice Again

The Big Curious2 July 2026

Queensland Ballet's Hamlet Announces Itself on Brisbane's World Stage

Queensland Ballet's Hamlet Announces Itself on Brisbane's World Stage

The Big Curious21 June 2026

Toy Story 5 Is Here — And It's Everything

Toy Story 5 Is Here — And It's Everything

Brindusa Muresan17 June 2026

Three Voices, One Song — Disney's Moana Remake Has Its First Musical Moment

Three Voices, One Song — Disney's Moana Remake Has Its First Musical Moment

Phillipe Blake16 June 2026

Shakespeare in the Age of Scrolling: Shake & Stir Bring Macbeth to QPAC

Shakespeare in the Age of Scrolling: Shake & Stir Bring Macbeth to QPAC

Phillipe Blake11 June 2026

The Man Behind the Movement: Choreographer Leo Mujić on Bringing Hamlet to Brisbane

The Man Behind the Movement: Choreographer Leo Mujić on Bringing Hamlet to Brisbane

Phillipe Blake10 June 2026

The Shark Is Broken: When the Biggest Drama Was Never in the Water

The Shark Is Broken: When the Biggest Drama Was Never in the Water

Phillipe Blake5 June 2026

All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane: The Little Film That Bet on This City — and Won

All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane: The Little Film That Bet on This City — and Won

Phillipe Blake31 May 2026

Some Shows Leave the Room Before the Lights Come Up. The Sapphires Was Never One of Them.

Some Shows Leave the Room Before the Lights Come Up. The Sapphires Was Never One of Them.

The Big Curious30 May 2026

Samantha Jade Is Vivian Ward. Pretty Woman: The Musical Opens in Adelaide.

Samantha Jade Is Vivian Ward. Pretty Woman: The Musical Opens in Adelaide.

The Big Curious29 May 2026

When Dance Speaks Louder Than Words: Queensland Ballet's Hamlet Comes to Brisbane

When Dance Speaks Louder Than Words: Queensland Ballet's Hamlet Comes to Brisbane

Phillipe Blake23 May 2026

Strings — A Triple Bill | Queensland Ballet

Strings — A Triple Bill | Queensland Ballet

Phillipe Blake22 May 2026

Beetlejuice Is Back — And Brisbane Is About to Lose Its Mind

Beetlejuice Is Back — And Brisbane Is About to Lose Its Mind

Phillipe Blake21 May 2026

Film Review: Star Wars — The Mandalorian & Grogu

Film Review: Star Wars — The Mandalorian & Grogu

Phillipe Blake20 May 2026

The King of Pop Takes Brisbane: Why MJ The Musical Is the Show of the Year

The King of Pop Takes Brisbane: Why MJ The Musical Is the Show of the Year

The Big Curious17 May 2026

A Platinum Celebration: My Fair Lady Returns for Historic 70th Anniversary Season

A Platinum Celebration: My Fair Lady Returns for Historic 70th Anniversary Season

The Urbanite24 March 2026

Heaven on Broadway: The Book of Mormon Sets 2026 Return to Perth

Heaven on Broadway: The Book of Mormon Sets 2026 Return to Perth

The Urbanite24 March 2026

Marvelous The Show – A Side-Splitting, Stunt-Fuelled Riot at the Twelfth Night

Marvelous The Show – A Side-Splitting, Stunt-Fuelled Riot at the Twelfth Night

The Urbanite24 March 2026