Performances

Concerts, opera, dance and theatre are all on offer as well as visual arts, sporting events and special exhibitions. for something that suits your tastes.

PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX

South Bank; Bookings 13 6246
Concert Hall

• Judy Collins 6 April
  Folk legend, renowned singer songwriter, painter and author in performance.
• Aunty Jack Show... and Tell 19 April
  Grahame and Rory are going to tell it all - the naked truth... with their clothes on.
• Jazz Meets Symphony 29 April
  The Queensland Orchestra teems up with the legendary James Morrison.
• Nancy Cartwright 9 May
  A rare behind-the-scenes look at life with The Simpsons, jam-packed with hilarious stories, video clips and plenty of audience interaction.
• Best of British 13 May
  Return of the all-time favourite, presented by the Queensland Pops Orchestra.
• Let It Be 19 May
  The Beatles: Songs of Lennon and McCartney. Featuring Leo Sayer, John Waters, Christine Anu and Rick Price.
• Australian Cinema Sounds 21 May
  Join Guy Noble and The Queensland Orchestra in a showcase of all your favourite Aussie flicks, relive some magical moments through the music that made them great.
• Tchaikovsky Brilliance 23-24 June
  Canadian violinist Lara St. John teams up with Muhai Tang, Conductor Laureate of The Queensland Orchestra, with a brilliant concert program.
• The Romantics 2 July
  The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents Barber. Mendelssohn and Beethoven.
• Yvonne Kenny 9 August
  Performing songs from across the centuries.
• Songs of the Sea 13 August
  Presented by the Queensland Orchestra.
• The Visionaries 14 August
  Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra with Richard Tognetti - Artistic Director and Lead Violin.
• Movies Golden Moments 26 August
  The Queensland Pops Orchestra presents timeless favourites of yesteryear as well as tunes from recent box-office hits.
• The Giants 11 September
  Presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
• A Russian Affair 17 September
  Colour, movement and the stirring of artistic passions are synonymous with Russian Music. Presented by The Queensland Orchestra.

THE LYRIC THEATRE

• Topol in Fiddler on the Roof 1-16 April
  An international phenomenon virtually unrivalled in the annals of entertainment.
• Romeo and Juliet 13-27 May
  Presented by Opera Queensland.
• Stomp 6-11 June
  An exuberant display of physical prowess, music, dance energy and wit.
• Chopin and Beethoven 23 September
  Presented by The Queensland Orchestra.
• Lucia di Lammermoor 14-28 October
  Presented by Opera Queensland.

THE PLAYHOUSE

• Ross Noble - Randomist 22-27 May
  One of the finest stand-up comedians to have emerged during the last decade.
• The Directors Cut 21 June-1 July
  Captures the spirit of Graeme Murphy's 30 year reign at Sydney Dance Company and celebrates the dream that became a reality.
• The Sleeping Beauty 8-16 July
  A lavish interpretation of this perennial favourite by the Australian Ballet.
• Bell Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet From 19 July
  This exciting new take on Romeo And Juliet is an experience to be felt as much as seen.
• Porgy and Bess 1-6 August
  This thrilling production from the United States has captivated audiences worldwide.
• International Gala 4-6 August
  The Queensland Ballet presents this ballet spectacular.
• ...with attitude 2006 23 September-7 October
  A new work created especially for this season, presented by Queensland Ballet.

CREMORNE THEATRE

• Away 1 May-3 June
  Michael Gow directs a magical production of his iconic Australian story.
• Macbeth: the Contemporary Rock Opera 2-12 August
  This modern but literal interpretation of the classic tale is true to the Shakespearean text.
• The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead 15 August-16 September
  Jacki Weaver is absolutely mesmerising in this stunning one-woman show about seven ordinary Australians.

JUDITH WRIGHT CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley;
Bookings: 3872 9000

• Russell Crowe and the Ordinary Fear of God 12, 19 and 26 April
  Crowe tells his own stories, with songs both poignant and personal from his new album, My Hand, My Heart.
• Dick Gaughan 20 April
  A Scot, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, record producer, man of social conscience.
• Misinterprotato - Adaptation 2 21 April
  Brisbane-based trio who push the boundaries of the 'jazz piano trio' format.
• TABU (1931) featuring Mike Cooper 29 April
  This work by director F.W. Murnau remains one of the most significant and stunning of the silent era.
• ReelDance International Dance on Screen Festival 10-13 May
  Caters to both dance and film audiences with a focus on screen musicals, music videos and contemporary dance on screen.
• Warren Miller's Higher Ground 16-18 June
  Chronicles skiers and snowboarders in their never-ending search for new and thrilling ways to ride the snow.

LA BOITE THEATRE

The Roundhouse, Kelvin Grove;
Ph: 13 6246

• Perfect Skin 12 May-3 June
  A touching, frank and laugh-out-loud look at commitment and what it is to be thirty-something in a post-Duran Duran age.
• Johnno 14 July-5 August
  One of the most recognisable and popular contemporary Australian novels.
• Last Drinks 18 August-2 September
  Queensland politics uncovered.

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

• Nickleback 4 May
  Multi-platinum selling Canadian rockers.
• Split Enz 7 June
  The group that helped define the course of music in Australia and New Zealand.
• Classical Spectacular 17 June
  A breath-taking evening of music, lights, lasers and fireworks; classical music.
• Coldplay 23 June
  Coldplay have rocked the world slowly.
• The Boy From Oz 2-3 September
  Hugh Jackman will recreate his Tony award-winning role as Peter Allen.