Queensland Ballet: Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Kenneth MacMillan’s romantic masterpiece returns to set hearts alight. Shakespeare’s legendary tale takes us to Renaissance Italy where a young star-crossed couple fall in love on the streets of fair Verona. Amidst violence, passion, and feuding families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is immediate and intense, with tragedy following rapidly behind.…

Live Nation: You Paid For This

Melbourne Town Hall 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This is the official bio for my brand-new show You Paid for This. Not to be confused with any of the fake ones out there. I had to write this bio myself, which really threw my morning plans. I thought coming up with the title was the hard part, but…

Queensland Ballet: Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Kenneth MacMillan’s romantic masterpiece returns to set hearts alight. Shakespeare’s legendary tale takes us to Renaissance Italy where a young star-crossed couple fall in love on the streets of fair Verona. Amidst violence, passion, and feuding families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is immediate and intense, with tragedy following rapidly behind.…

Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…

Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…

Queensland Ballet: Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Kenneth MacMillan’s romantic masterpiece returns to set hearts alight. Shakespeare’s legendary tale takes us to Renaissance Italy where a young star-crossed couple fall in love on the streets of fair Verona. Amidst violence, passion, and feuding families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is immediate and intense, with tragedy following rapidly behind.…

West Australian Ballet: Genesis

West Australian Ballet Centre 134 Whatley Cres, Maylands, WA, Australia
This season puts our dancers in the choreographer’s seat as they bring their own creations to life. Performed within the heritage-listed walls of the West Australian Ballet Centre, with a 10 minute Q&A session after each performance, this is an intimate season that goes beyond the expected. 

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Melanie Bracewell; A Little Treat

Max Watt's Melbourne 125 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Bad day? Time for a little treat. Good day? I think that deserves a little treat. With the end of her 20s rapidly approaching, Melanie Bracewell unpacks the last decade of her life. As seen on The Cheap Seats, Taskmaster (NZ), Have You Been Paying Attention? and Thank God You're…

Foundry Theatre: No Love Songs

Foundry Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd,, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
After sell out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe, London and the US premiere, you will not want to miss this powerful and uplifting modern love story. NO LOVE SONGS packs an emotional punch in its heartfelt songs and honest storytelling. Starring Keegan Joyce (Rake, Please Like Me) and Lucy Maunder (Chicago, Mary Poppins) NO…

The Ellington Jazz Club: NOON: Album Launch Harry Mitchell Quartet with Flora Carbo

The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
In a world increasingly driven by clicks and views, where meaningful art and human connection often take a backseat, Harry Mitchell created an album that responds to the shifting way we consume music. Tonight, Harry is joined by Ben Vanderwal, Ben Witt, and Karl Florisson, along with Melbourne-based alto saxophonist…

Live Nation: Stop Being So Dramatic!

The Westin 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Please join me, Chris Parker, for an hour of high-intensity, feverishly paced and dizzyingly expressive comedy. Sure, I’ve cried in every speech I’ve ever had to deliver publicly, and yes, there may have been a situation this year where I slept on my neck weirdly and bought an unnecessary neck…

Live Nation: Who’s Talking?

Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Ever wanted to know what your high school teacher actually thought of you? Or whether she believed your excuses? Or what she wanted to say to the Year 8 boy who refused to leave the class? Well, you’re going to want to see this show. Before Bron Lewis was one…

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