Top 5 Theatre Festivals Around the World
Theatre festivals are an excellent opportunity for theatre enthusiasts to see a wide range of performances from around the world. Whether you're inter…
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.
‘Craig Martin’s A Swingin’ Christmas Show’ // Logan Entertainment Centre
‘Craig Martin’s A Swingin’ Christmas Show’ was festive. Featuring morning tea and holiday music, Logan Entertainment Centre hosted the special ‘Craig Martin’s A Swingin’ Christmas…
‘The Wiz’ // Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts
‘The Wiz’ was deadly. In collaboration with Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) have presented an entertaining and…
‘Jane Eyre’ // shake & stir theatre co
‘Jane Eyre’ was fiery. With a climax that saw almost the entirety of QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre in flames, Shake & Stir Theatre Co. has presented…
Theatre: Place or Genre?
Whether we experience theatre as a physical place or a genre of performing arts, a space for creative development or a community of collaboration, it …
‘Straight’ // Nash Theatre
‘Straight’ was vanilla. In alignment with the final night of Brisbane Pride, Nash Theatre presented Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola’s intriguing play ‘Straight’ at the…
‘Mamma Mia’ // Ipswich Musical Theatre Company
‘Mamma Mia’ was super (trouper). With Americans for leads, Brits in support roles, Swedish songs, and performed on an Australian stage, if middle-class white people…
‘From Darkness’ // La Boite Theatre Company
‘From Darkness’ was engrossing. In a world where technology makes connections seem simple, feeling a sense of belonging with family, and being present with those…
‘Ruby Moon’ // Moreton Bay Theatre Company
‘Ruby Moon’ was ambiguous. Perhaps nothing is quite as tormenting as losing a child, particularly when their disappearance is never solved. A timeless and deeply…
‘Cognitive Behavioural Terrorist’ // Bris Funny Fest
‘Cognitive Behaviour Terrorist’ was specific. Bris Funny Fest kicked off on August 7th, showcasing a range of local and national comedians from various styles and…