‘Hamilton’ // Michael Cassel Group
‘Hamilton’ was real. Some say history is written by the winners, some say we can never truly know the past, and others still say we…
Author: Trent Sellars
Trent Sellars is a designer, educator and theatrist based in regional Queensland and freelancing as The Digital Caretaker. Trent is a co-founder of Theatre Haus and Salad Bowl Collective; occasionally reviewing, performing, or producing cultural events.
‘Frozen’ // Disney Theatrical Productions
‘Frozen’ was cool. With songs better-known by children than the national anthem, ‘Frozen’ has made a successful move from screen to stage in Australia. Disney…
‘Avenue Q’ // Shoebox Theatre Company
‘Avenue Q‘ was naughty. The naughties, or 2000s, were a strange time for the world, even the world of musical theatre. Given the two decades…
A Very Theatre Christmas Gift List
As the old axiom goes, Christmas is the MOST wonderful time of the year! What better way to show your love for the theatre fans in your life than with…
8 More Household Objects Used for Symbolism in the Theatre
The next time you see a seemingly mundane object on the stage, take a closer look. You may be surprised at the depth of meaning it holds.
5 Things Community Theatre Could Learn from Local Football
If you attended school in Australia, you were likely forced to miss numerous days in the classroom to partake in sporting events – cross country,…
If Musicals Were Cocktails…
If there is one thing most creatives have in common, it is an inexcusable love of a cold alcoholic beverage after a long day’s rehearsal.…
The Lost Theatres of Brisbane
Time is a cruel mistress, not just for the human body, but for the architectural landscape of cities. Brisbane is no stranger to the rapid…
In the Space: Princess Theatre
As the third eldest theatre in Australia, and the eldest in Brisbane, the Princess Theatre is a stunning Italianate-style building. With a complex but extensive…
100 Years On: Musical Theatre of the 1920s
While musical theatre began to establish itself in the mid 19th century, there’s little doubt that its prominence in the 1920s secured its place as…