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Fighting Climate Change with Comedy: Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
As the threat of climate change looms large, the question arises: can comedy be an effective tool in combating serious global issues? In the Observatory Theatre’s upcoming play, The Turquoise Elephant, playwright Stephen Carleton masterfully blends absurdity and satire to tackle the pressing concerns of corporate greed, government inaction, and a world on the brink…
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Interview with Carley Cornelissen // Brisbane Street Art Festival
Carley Cornelissen, a featured muralist at the Brisbane Street Art Festival, discusses her involvement, artistic journey, and challenges in an interview. She shares how she applied for the festival, her concept of depicting native and introduced species coexisting, and her transition from private commissions to street art. Carley highlights the freedom she has in expressing…
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The Power Struggle in Theatre: An Interview with the Women of The X Collective’s Venus in Fur
In an exclusive interview, the women behind The X Collective’s production of Venus in Fur discuss the challenges of portraying complex characters, exploring power dynamics and gender roles, and the representation of women in the entertainment industry.
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Uncovering the Truth: A Look into Observatory Theatre’s 2023 Season
The stage is set for an exciting new season at Observatory Theatre, where truth is the theme that will guide the exploration of stories, characters, and the world we live in. Bravo Brisbane sat down with Artistic Director Lachlan Driscoll to discuss the thought-provoking plays and programs that make up the 2023 season, from the…
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Breaking the Internet, One Bloom at a Time: An Interview with Charli Burrowes of Bloom Girl
Charli Burrowes, the writer, co-producer, and performer of the stage show “Bloom Girl,” sat down with Bravo Brisbane to discuss her background in the arts and entertainment industry, the inspiration behind “Bloom Girl,” and her collaboration with director Elise Lamb. Burrowes, who has been documenting her creative journey through a blog for the past 10…
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The Abadon Burlesque Show: Offbeat Entertainment
The Abadon Burlesque Show: My Bloody Valentine is set to shake up Brisbane’s theatre scene with its unique blend of horror and burlesque. Writer and director Liam Donnelly spoke to Bravo Brisbane about the inspiration and challenges behind the production, and his collaboration with co-director Tayla Simpson.
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An Interview with the Powerhouse Female Team Bringing You Power, Language & Love At Fringe Brisbane
Recently, Bravo Brisbane had the immense pleasure of sitting down with the lovely women behind Power, Language & Love. See what Laura Fois (Producer & Performer), Nykita O’Keeffe (Performer), Vivien Wood (Performer), Debbie Taylor (Director & MC) and Kym Mc (Musical Director & Accompanist) had to say about their upcoming season at Fringe Brisbane!
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Cast Interview: The Full Monty // Sunnybank Theatre Group
This September, Sunnybank Theatre Group, coming off their sold out season of Legally Blonde, is set to produce a new adaptation of the film, helmed by Brisbane director Lesley Davis. In an exclusive interview, Bravo Brisbane sat down and asked the cast about what it’s like being a part of such a “revealing” production.
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New Brisbane Musical Brings Irish Mythology To Life in Observatory Theatre’s Destiny Doomed
Ireland’s infamous legend ‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’ comes to life with a musical retelling by Brisbane writer and composer Anina-Marie Van Wyk in Observatory Theatre’s Destiny Doomed. Performed under the stars in the heart of South Brisbane, this outdoor production features an original acoustic folk-pop score, set against the leafy background of Musgrave Park. Destiny…
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Talented Tenors Put Classical Spin on Music Gems in TenorUs
By Eleanor Surtees After standout performances across Queensland, Roger Davy and Adam Bartlett are scheduled to make a splash in Sandgate this October with their duo act, TenorUs. This unique performance will showcase jaw-dropping renditions from a medley of genres, amplified by the entertaining stage presence of two musical talents who have lived their life…
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Spotlight on Lighting Design // Technical Theatre 1
Welcome to our new series, Technical Theatre, where we speak to local experts about all things technical in the theatre. A closer look at lighting, sound, stage management, and costume design and more! For our first edition, we sat down with Ben Hughes to chat about Lighting Design. Ben has worked in lighting design across…
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Rach Has A Hole In Her Heart That’s Keeping Her From The Stage & She Can’t Afford To Fix It
For me personally and for most of our readers here at Bravo Brisbane, theatre is a way of life. Our participation in the arts is as much a part of us as breathing. We live for the thrill of a curtain rising and the satisfaction that comes from a crowd cheering. But for my dear…
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