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< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - CDP Kids, Empire Theatre 19 Feb 2025 Season: February 19th - 20th, 2025 Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Presented By: CDP Kids Genre: Family/Children, Theatre Synopsis: Based on the beloved and timeless book by Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to life in this enchanting theatrical production. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the show features a cast of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Alongside this iconic character, audiences will also enjoy three other stories by Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? , Ten Little Rubber Ducks , and The Very Busy Spider . This captivating production is designed for children aged 18 months and up, and their families, offering a charming introduction to theatre. Performance Dates: Wednesday 19 February - 6:00pm Thursday 20 February - 9:30am & 11:30am Performance Location and Address: Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD Ticket Costs: Empire Cardholder: $26 Adult: $30 Child (under 15): $26 Groups 4+: $27 Everyone from 12 months of age requires a ticket. Tickets: Empire Theatre - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Duration: Approximately 45 minutes Recommended Age: 18 months+ Cast: An Australian cast will bring the world of Eric Carle to life with over 75 colourful puppets. Creative Team: Director: Jonathan Rockefeller Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Proudfoot and Friends - HOTA 18 Feb 2025 Season: February 18th, 2025 Title: Proudfoot and Friends Presented By: HOTA, Home of the Arts Genre: Family, Theatre, Music Synopsis: Get ready for a foot-stomping, rib-tickling adventure with the Proudfoot & Friends stage show! Join award-winning performer Lucas Proudfoot and his unforgettable cast, including Aunty May, Ned, Sis, and magical animals like Hopa-tee-woo Kangaroo and Ruby the Frog. Beware of the troublemakers Cane Toad Bill and Fruit Bat Charlie from Smelly Mud Swamp! This groundbreaking comedy-musical features state-of-the-art digital puppeteering and choreographed animated projections that delight and captivate little ones (and big ones!) as Lucas leads them on a hilarious interactive sing-along adventure. Performance Dates: Tuesday 18 February 2025 Performance Time: 10:30 am Performance Location and Address: Theatre 1, HOTA, Home of the Arts135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: All tickets: $27 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Recommended Age: Kindy - Year 2 Duration: 45 minutes Previous Next

< Back DRAMATIC THEATRE: Night Must Fall - Toowoomba Repertory Theatre 21 Feb 2025 Season: February 21st - March 1st, 2025 Title: Night Must Fall Presented By: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre Society Genre: Drama Synopsis: When the imperious, embittered, and self-centred Mrs. Bramson learns that her young maid Dora is pregnant, she summons the child's presumed father to her bungalow. The young man, Dan, is charming but mysterious. Could he be responsible for the recent murder and beheading of a local woman, and could Mrs. Bramson be his next victim? Skilfully, Dan insinuates himself into Mrs. Bramson's affections and attempts to seduce her skeptical niece, Olivia. Despite strong suspicions of Dan's diabolical intentions, Olivia finds herself attracted to, and fascinated by, the young man. Written By: Emlyn Williams Directed By: Mike Taylor Performance Dates: Friday 21 February 2025 Saturday 22 February 2025 Wednesday 27 February 2025 Thursday 28 February 2025 Saturday 1 March 2025 Performance Times: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Performance Location and Address: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, 94 Margaret St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: Adult: $25 Concession: $20 (pension card holders, school age children) TRTS Member: $15 (with promotional code) Ticket Link: Book Your Tickets Here Warnings: No disabled toilet facilities at the venue. Access into the auditorium is via two steps. Non-motorised wheelchairs can be pulled up the steps by a member of the party. Recommended Age: 15+ Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours Other Information: Ticket price includes one complimentary drink, served before 7:20 pm. For group bookings or inquiries, contact Mark at 0416 359 340. Previous Next

< Back DRAMATIC THEATRE: Veronica's Room - Centenary Theatre Group 15 Feb 2025 Season: February 15th - March 9th, 2025 Title: Veronica’s Room Presented By: Centenary Theatre Group Inc Genre: Mystery Thriller Synopsis: Written by Ira Levin, this chilling thriller explores the blurred lines between fantasy and reality, madness, and murder. The play follows students Susan and Larry, who are invited to the Brabissant mansion by the eccentric and dissolute caretakers, the Mackeys. Upon arriving, they discover Susan's striking resemblance to Veronica Brabissant, the long-dead daughter of the family. The elderly Mackeys convince Susan to impersonate Veronica to comfort the surviving Brabissant family member, her confused and addled sister. As Susan dresses in Veronica’s clothes, she finds herself trapped in the role and the room, caught in a web of shifting identities and uncertain realities. Is she Veronica from 1935, or is she merely pretending to be someone who never truly existed? Performance Dates: 15 February 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 21 February 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 22 February 2025 – 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm 23 February 2025 – 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm 28 February 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 1 March 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 2 March 2025 – 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm 7 March 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 8 March 2025 – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm 9 March 2025 – 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Performance Location: Chelmer Community Centre Ticket Prices: Adult: $27 Child: $17 Concession/Student: $24 Ticket Link: Get Tickets for Veronica's Room Duration: 2.5 hours Warnings: Parental guidance is recommended for this thriller. Production Website: Centenary Theatre Group Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Sip, Sparkle, Skull - Redland Performing Arts Centre 14 Feb 2025 Season: February 14th, 2025 Title: Sip, Sparkle, Skull Presented By: Redland Performing Arts Centre Part of: Stage Door Sessions Genre: Jazz-Cabaret Synopsis: Join internationally acclaimed jazz-cabaret performer Melissa Western for an intimate Valentine's night experience in her parlour, where you’ll enjoy a night filled with a range of music, from blues and jazz to pop and rock. Accompanied by her world-class band, Melissa serves up an eclectic menu of songs all about drinks, including favourites like Black Coffee , Peel Me a Grape , Tea for Two , You Go to My Head , Beer Bottle Mama , Red Red Wine , and many more. Whether you're drowning your sorrows or celebrating love, there’s something for everyone in this luxurious yet cheeky night out. Performance Date: Friday, 14 February 2025 – 7:30 pm Performance Location: RPAC Concert Hall Stage, 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland, QLD 4163 Ticket Costs: VIP: $35 A Res: $30 Under 25 (A Res): $25 RAMP Member Prices: Save 20% on all shows VIP: $28 A Res: $24 Under 25 (A Res): $20 Ticket Link: Sip, Sparkle, Skull Tickets – RPAC Duration: 90 minutes (no interval) Accessibility: Wheelchair Access Induction Loop Hearing Assistance Companion Card Accessible seating available online and at the box office. For assistance, contact RPAC at 3829 8131. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL THEATRE: Credulous - Verum Arts 14 Feb 2025 Season: February 14th - 22nd, 2025 Title: Credulous: An Original Jazz Musical Presented By: Verum Arts Genre: Jazz Musical Synopsis: Credulous: An Original Jazz Musical follows Aida, a young woman who has tragically lost her partner Toby. In her grief, she is joined by her overbearing mother, Lydia, the mystical Venus, and two loyal Whispers as they embark on a journey to decide how far Aida is willing to go to bring Toby back. This captivating jazz musical, which has evolved since its debut in 2022, explores themes of grief, family, betrayal, and the sacrifices we make for love. Written by Phoebe Quinn with music by Max Berger and Alex Wilson, the musical blends heartfelt storytelling with the vibrant energy of jazz. Performance Dates: Friday, 14 February 2025 – 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, 15 February 2025 – 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, 15 February 2025 – 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Friday, 21 February 2025 – 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, 22 February 2025 – 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday, 22 February 2025 – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Performance Location: Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia Ticket Costs: $35.00 Ticket Link: Credulous – Humanitix Warnings: Contains themes of grief, family, and betrayal Suitable for ages 14+ Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours (including a brief intermission) Previous Next

< Back REVUE: Broadway Your Way - VOX Theatre Arts 14 Feb 2025 Season: February 14th - 21st, 2025 Title: Broadway Your Way Presented By: Vox Theatre Arts Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: Broadway Your Way 2025 offers a thrilling and creative twist on your favourite musical theatre songs, reimagining them in a fresh, new light. Featuring twelve extraordinary vocalists and two hilarious MCs, this event guarantees a night full of laughter, captivating performances, and a celebration of beloved Broadway classics. Get ready for a fun-filled evening at The Loft West End, where music and comedy collide! Performance Dates: Friday, 14 February 2025 - 7:00 pm Saturday, 15 February 2025 - 7:00 pm Thursday, 20 February 2025 - 7:00 pm Friday, 21 February 2025 - 7:00 pm Performance Location: The Loft West End, 100 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $35.00 Ticket Link: Broadway Your Way – TryBooking Production Website: Vox Theatre Arts Duration: Approximately 3 hours Previous Next

< Back DRAMATIC THEATRE: Mary Shelley - The Lind Theatre 14 Feb 2025 Season: February 14th - 22nd, 2025 Title: Mary Shelley Presented By: The LIND Theatre Genre: Full Length Drama Synopsis: Mary Shelley by Helen Edmundson delves into a crucial episode in the life of the iconic author of Frankenstein . At sixteen, Mary Shelley scandalously elopes with the famous poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a decision that profoundly impacts her family—especially her troubled father, political philosopher William Godwin. This compelling drama explores the consequences of her passionate relationship, her strained familial bonds, and the creative spark that would ultimately lead her to pen one of literature's most groundbreaking novels. Performance Dates: Friday, 14 February 2025 - 7:30 pm Saturday, 15 February 2025 - 2:00 pm Sunday, 16 February 2025 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 19 February 2025 - 7:30 pm Friday, 21 February 2025 - 7:30 pm Saturday, 22 February 2025 - 2:00 pm Saturday, 22 February 2025 - 7:30 pm Performance Location: The LIND Theatre, 16 Mitchell St, Nambour QLD 4560 Ticket Costs: Adult: $25.00 Concession (Cardholders): $23.00 Member of The LIND: $20.00 Group Booking (10+): $20.00 per person Youth (14+ under 16): $20.00 Ticket Link: Mary Shelley – TryBooking Warnings: Rating: 14+ years Duration: Approximately 2 hours (including intermission) Previous Next

< Back CABARET: The Vintage Belles - Ipswich Civic Centre 14 Feb 2025 Season: February 14th, 2025 Title: Vintage Belles – Love Through the Decades – Valentine’s Dinner and Show Presented By: Ipswich Civic Centre Genre: Dinner & Show, Music Synopsis: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a night of vintage glamour, sensational music, and delicious cuisine. The Vintage Belles bring a unique twist to modern hits, reimagining them with vintage flair, alongside timeless classics from the golden age of Hollywood. From the sultry jazz of the Roaring ’20s to the opulence of the Gatsby era, this evening is a nostalgic and romantic journey, set against the backdrop of a delectable two-course dinner. With stunning harmonies, captivating stage presence, and charming banter, this show promises a Valentine’s Day to remember. Date: Friday, 14 February 2025 Times: Doors open: 6:00 pm Main Meal served: 7:00 pm Set 1: 8:00 pm - 8:40 pm Dessert: 9:00 pm Set 2: 9:20 pm - 10:00 pm Location: George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich 4305 Ticket Costs: Table for two: $80.00 each Table for four: $75.00 each Ticket sales close at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. Ticket Link: Ipswich Civic Centre – Book Tickets Menu: Main Course (Alternate drop): Roasted Hasselback Chicken with haloumi cheese and basil, creamy mash, asparagus, rich tomato and herbed sauce Seared Beef Filet Mignon with potato gratin, assorted Dutch carrots, wild spinach, rosemary and red wine jus Dessert: White Chocolate Baked Cheesecake with caramel popcorn, passionfruit sauce, chocolate hearts, and micro mint Heart-Shaped Strawberry Gateau with layered strawberry mousse, sponge cake, strawberry sauce, and edible flowers Cocktails (Available for purchase on the night): Old Fashioned (bourbon whiskey, bitters, maraschino cherry, orange) Pink Spritz (pink gin, prosecco, lemonade, strawberries) Warnings: This event is suitable for adults, with the menu including alcoholic drinks Wheelchair, special needs, and carer bookings available by calling (07) 3810 6100 Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Millennial Romeo - Charli Burrowes, PM Collab Operations 13 Feb 2025 Season: February 13th, 2025 Title: Valentine's Eve Special Event: 'Millennial Romeo' Presented By: Charli Burrowes in collaboration with PM Collab Operations Genre: Storytelling & Live Music Synopsis: Join Charli Burrowes for a special one-night-only event on Valentine's Eve. This storytelling night will feature Charli's signature wit, heart, and vulnerability, alongside a live band. Expect a Q&A session, a surprise twist, and a night that promises to make you feel something deep and real. Charli will be offering her take on the greatest love story of all time, adding a millennial twist to the timeless romance. This is an event about art, love, and authenticity. Event Details: Date: Thursday, 13 February Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm Location: Lefty's Music Hall, Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace Ticket Costs: General Admission: $30 VIP Ticket (includes a merch set): $75 For more details and tickets, visit: MeOhMyStore Valentine's Event Page Dress Code: Red, white, or black cocktail attire Duration: Approximately 80 minutes Warnings: 18+ Event Additional Information: Special surprise on the night VIP ticket holders receive a merch set on their way out (flash your ticket to collect) Non-refundable tickets (but can be passed on to a friend) About the Artist: Charli Burrowes is an artist, writer, and filmmaker renowned for her storytelling that blends vulnerability, wit, and insightful commentary. With a focus on art, love, and human connection in the digital age, Charli’s work explores themes of heartbreak, mental health, identity, and more. Known for her raw and honest approach to creativity, Charli’s debut play, Bloom Girl , has been a defining part of her journey. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL THEATRE: Sister Act - Crossroads Live, Shake & Stir, QPAC 8 Feb 2025 Season: February 8th - March 2nd, 2025 Title: Sister Act the Musical Presented By: Shake & Stir Theatre Co., Crossroads Live, QPAC Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: Based on the beloved film, Sister Act the Musical brings its high-energy and joyful tale to the stage with a sensational new soundtrack by Tony Award-winning Alan Menken. Set to the infectious rhythms of Motown, soul, and disco, the musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer who witnesses a crime and is placed in witness protection at a convent. While she shakes up the nuns' world, she brings a new sense of joy, spirit, and music to the church. Featuring an all-star Australian cast, including Casey Donovan as Deloris, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior, and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus, this show is pure theatrical joy. Performance Dates: 8th February - 2nd March Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: $69.90 - $209.90 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here Creative Team: Directed by: Bill Buckhurst Choreography: Alistair David Set & Costume Design: Morgan Large Musical Supervisor: Stephen Brooker Lighting Designer: Tim Mitchell Sound Designer: Tom Marshall Wig, Hair & Make-up Design: Sam Cox Musical Director: Daniel Griffin Cast: Deloris Van Cartier: Casey Donovan (Gabriyel Thomas on Sundays, 6pm performances) Mother Superior: Genevieve Lemon Sister Mary Lazarus: Rhonda Burchmore Sister Mary Robert: Sophie Montague Sister Mary Patrick: Bianca Bruce Eddie Souther: Raphael Wong Curtis Jackson: James Bryers Warnings: Contains moderate language, gunshot effects, and depictions of smoking onstage. Recommended Age: 10 years and above. Available Discounts: Concession : Senior, pensioner & full-time students. Group of 4 : Save up to $60 when booking 4 tickets for the same performance (evening shows from 23 February). Schools : Discounts for groups of 8+ students. Production Website: Sister Act Official Website Other Information: Accessibility : Accessible seating and assistance available; select performances are Auslan interpreted and audio-described. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice - Queensland Theatre 13 Feb 2025 Season: February 13th - March 9th, 2025 Title: Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice Presented By: Queensland Theatre Genre: Theatre / Romantic Comedy Synopsis: To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her beloved novel Pride & Prejudice is brought to the stage in a vibrant new adaptation. This fresh, exhilarating retelling features an all-Queensland cast and centres on the spirited and witty Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman determined to choose her own destiny. She navigates the glittering social whirl of regency England while clashing with the aloof and enigmatic Mr Darcy. As their mutual misunderstandings give way to affection, they come to realise that they may be more alike than either would care to admit. Adapted by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, this stage production is a delightful exploration of love, class, and social expectation, filled with Austen’s trademark wit. Brisbane Performance Dates: 20 February 2025 – 9 March 2025 Location and Address: Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Special Toowoomba Performance: 13 February 2025 at the Empire Theatre, with showings at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Ticket Costs: Adult Single Tickets: from $79 Concession Single Tickets: from $69 35 & Under Single Tickets: from $54 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets (QPAC) Buy Tickets (Empire Theatre) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Warnings: Recommended for ages 12+ Mild adult themes Accessibility: Auslan Interpreted Performance: 28 February 2025 at 7:30 PM Audio Described Performances: 28 February 2025 at 7:30 PM and 1 March 2025 at 2:00 PM Play Briefing: 18 February 2025 at 6:00 PM Creative Team: Co-Adaptors: Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston Co-Directors: Bridget Boyle and Daniel Evans Designer: Christina Smith Composer and Sound Designer: Guy Webster Dramaturg: Saffron Benner Special Event: Night with the Artists: Tue 25 February 2025 at 6:30 PM Previous Next