New Artistic Director David Berthold offers an uncompromising exploration of race, discrimination and colonialism.

For his inaugural selection, Brisbane Festival Artistic Director David Berthold has unveiled a bold and politically charged programme that aims to shine a light on a range of provocative and highly topical social issues while championing the finest performing arts from around the world. With artists from Africa, the United States and Asia, in addition to locally sourced talent, presenting work during the three week arts festival in September, Berthold has curated several distinct thematic strands that will explore and unpick topics including race, discrimination, colonialism and sexuality.
 
Elaborating on this progressive curatorial philosophy in his opening remarks at the Brisbane Festival launch yesterday evening, Bertold said, “September is the beginning of spring. It’s a time of renewal, and a time when we look out into the world with open minds and eager hearts. It is in that spirit that this festival is keen to brighten and enlighten your world with a mix of the merry and meaty.” 

Artistic Director David Berthold

A well known figure to Brisbane theatre lovers as...