Entertainment
This Aussie’s invention has probably saved your life – now it’s a musical
A plane crash in Mackay changed air safety forever. Now it’s chronicled in a musical.
- by Nick Dent
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Before Blair Witch, prior to Paranormal, The Woman in Black chilled theatregoers
Theatre’s most successful ghost story enjoys a life after death in this national tour starring John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.
- by Nick Dent
A voice so sweet, it has its own dessert
When Toowoomba-raised soprano Jessica Pratt isn’t raising the roof on international opera stages she’s inspiring chefs like Maggie Beer.
- by Nick Dent
The joke’s on us: Five shows not to miss at the Brisbane Comedy Festival
We asked Phoebe Meredith for her picks of the 135 shows coming to Brisbane for the four-week festival.
- by Courtney Kruk
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The silver lining to Splendour’s demise
While sad, the demise of Splendour in the Grass does have an upside, especially for … ahem … more mature music fans in Brisbane.
- by Cameron Atfield
Genevieve got her dream job in her dream organisation. Six weeks later, her funding was cut
The Metro Arts boss says the show must go on despite a devastating funding cut to Brisbane’s 43-year-old cultural not-for-profit.
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Nick Dent
Hiromi Tango’s new community-driven project promises to be no wallflower
Mental wellbeing will be front and centre as Museum of Brisbane artist-in-residence Hiromi Tango unveils her vibrant new art installation Hanabira (Gentle Petal).
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Whatever floats your boat is welcome at pride parade on Brisbane River
The parade, to feature a flotilla of vessels of all shapes and sizes, will be led by singer, model and reality TV star Courtney Act.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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The forgotten Sydney of AC/DC
Some of AC/DC's original members talk about the band’s Sydney origins. Featuring Mark Evans, Noel Taylor, Rob Bailey and Tony Currenti. Video by Tom Compagnoni.
Brisbane star enters a villainous vortex in beastly musical
As a theatre kid growing up in Logan, Jackson Head was always drawn to the baddies. Now, as an adult, he gets to play one in Beauty and the Beast The Musical.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
‘We were getting thrown against trees’: Louis Tomlinson wristband wait turns chaotic
One Direction fans have been screamed at and left in tears as thousands descend on Brisbane Riverstage, some not following the venue rules.
- by Kristen Camp