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The Joy Maker Series: Love On a Licence Plate!

Health & Wellbeing 11 Nov, 2023

Love On a Licence Plate! The Joymaker: Article Ten Author Christine Denny Hello again and welcome back to The Joy Maker! Now a lot of you might be thinking…mmm…love on a licence plate? – what does that mean?  Well, quite simply, I thought I would take you on a little adventure I had one day wh… Read Article

REVIEW | Miss Saigon

Reviews 11 Nov, 2023

Miss Saigon A Heartbreaking Tale of Love and Tragedy Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Within the world of musical theatre, very few productions possess the ability to evoke emotions as deep and poignant as Miss Saigon. Opera Australia’s accomplished team has skilfully directed and g… Read Article

Queensland Ballet Launches Van Norton Li Community Health Institute

Latest News 11 Nov, 2023

  Van Norton Li Community Health Institute Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet has launched the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute which is set to strengthen and sustain the company’s commitment to health and wellbeing through dance and enable ongoing positive outcome… Read Article

Brisbane Powerhouse Presents ΩHM 2024

Dance 11 Nov, 2023

ΩHM Festival of Other Music 28 February – 20 April 2024 Brisbane Powerhouse announces the return of ΩHM Festival of Other Music following its spectacular debut earlier this year. Curated by Brisbane Powerhouse Arts Program Director Brad Spolding and celebrated composer Lawrence… Read Article

REVIEW | Somos

Reviews 11 Nov, 2023

Somos – Sydney Dance Company An Experience Not to be MISSED! Reviewed by Karina Lawrence Somos, a world premiere by Rafael Bonachela. Meaning “we are” in Spanish, this new work will feature a cascade of intimate solos, duets and trios with a distinct Spanish flavour…. Now the set u… Read Article

Outgoing Artistic Director Calls for Arts Funding Parity for Queenslanders

Latest News 11 Nov, 2023

  Li Cunxin Retiring Due to Health Issue Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO has used a company tour to Canberra to highlight the lack of Federal Government Funding for Queensland arts companies, labelling the current system, outdated. Speakin… Read Article

REVIEW | Message In A Bottle

Reviews 9 Nov, 2023

Message In A Bottle A Universal Story of Loss, Fear, Survival, Hope and Love Reviewed by Karina Lawrence Being present at the iconic Sydney Opera House on the harbour was already the first gift, then the message was delivered from a truly inspiring, motivating and energetic new dance the… Read Article

PRO TALENT WATCH | Gaynor Hicks

Interviews 5 Nov, 2023

“I believe – in the deepest of my heart – that Australia has the hardest working dancers in the world!” Interview by Chris Duncan The last time we spoke to the incredible Gaynor Hicks here on DanceLife seems like a lifetime ago. Back in June 2021 she was itching to get back on stage than… Read Article

A Very Naughty Christmas to Make Its Melbourne Debut This December

Dance 5 Nov, 2023

A Very Naughty Christmas Alex Theatre St Kilda Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is coming to Melbourne for the very first time, and this year the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMA… Read Article

Hayes Theatre Co Presents ZOMBIE! The Musical

Musical Theatre 3 Nov, 2023

ZOMBIE! The Musical Book, Music, and Lyrics by Laura Murphy It’s the turn of the 21^st century, and a dedicated community theatre troupe are frantically rehearsing in the final hours before their big opening night. Little do they know that beyond the walls of the theatre, a highly infecti… Read Article