Theatre Lovers Guide
There's a story for you at Brisbane Festival this September.
From original stories by the original storytellers to hilarious musical theatre, tales of transition and disability, immerse yourself in a world of theatre that inspires, delights, and disrupts (just a little!)
#Peek Behind the Curtain
See the truth of glamourized industry, a dystopian future, and a life that could have and should have been.
Salamander
Two artistic visionaries Maxine Doyle and Es Devlin combine forces for an epic new work in this dance-theatre visual feast.
1 — 24 Sep, Northshore
BANANALAND
How the WORST rock band becomes the BEST kids' band! This journey is a rollercoaster romp full of heart, music, comedy, pathos and lovable characters.
16 Sep — 1 Oct, Playhouse, QPAC
Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!
Who needs glass slippers when you have wheels of steel! A confronting, heart-warming journey from heartbreaking loss to a life full of adventure and love.
25 Aug — 17 Sep, QPAC
Stunt Double
Mad Max, BMX Bandits...see the golden era of Aussie action flicks from a new angle in genre-bending dance theatre work by The Farm.
6 — 9 Sep, Brisbane Powerhouse
Personal
A smart, touching and deeply personal work.Mundy delves into the contradictions of inhabiting two worlds: living in a Deaf family and living in a society that sees only the family’s disability with voyeuristic curiosity.
6 — 9 Sep, Metro Arts
#First Nations Stories
Original stories from the original storytellers, three world premiere theatre works reimagine how we engage with and experience First Nations storytelling.
Tracker
Culturally rich and ambitiously original, Tracker evokes an immensely powerful and personal story of Alec "Tracker" Riley.
20 — 23 Sep, Brisbane Powerhouse
Hide the Dog
Intrepid explorers will delight in this heart-warming, family-friendly celebration of friendship, adventure and the power of First Nations’ cultures.
21 — 23 Sep, QPAC
Kuramanunya
A ceremony for those who didn’t get their ceremony, Kuramanunya pays homage to the thousands of First Nation lives that were lost during colonisation.
13 — 16 Sep, Metro Arts
#Embark on a Journey of Self Discovery
Local and international artists bring deeply moving tales from the fringes as they fight to find their place in the world.
The Making of Pinocchio
Explore the sheer joy and limitless potential of queer imagination with international hit.
13 — 16 Sep, Brisbane Powerhouse
Unconditional
A compelling tapestry of a queer relationship where love never dies, it just transforms.
30 Aug — 9 Sep, Brisbane Powerhouse
#What's On
Choose from 80+ shows, or go to them all 😘