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CONTENTS

SONGKRAN THAI NEW YEAR 4 ZOFO 5 “Live Music ORPHANS 6 Takes Jurasic CINDERELLA 7 Park to a whole new level ORAVA QUARTET: HAYDN, KILAR AND BRAHMS 8 FLIPSIDE CIRCUS REVOLVE 8 MAPS AND JOURNEYS: NAVIGATING BY THE SKY 9 DINOSAUR TIME MACHINE 9 TALKING IDEAS 10 ROMEO AND JULIET 11 BRISBANE ART DESIGN 12 JURASSIC PARK LIVE MOVIE EXPERIENCE 13

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SONGKRAN THAI NEW YEAR ZOFO

Saturday 13 April Thursday 9 May 7:00PM www.myvalley.com.au www.musicaviva.com.au/zofo

Queensland Conservatorium Theatre, Chinatown Mall, Fortitude Valley Brisbane

Brisbane City Council is creating more to see and do, hosting Songkran Thai New Year in A vibrant fusion of music and visual art in an unforgettable concert experience. Chinatown Mall on Saturday 13 April. Playing one piano with four hands is Commissioning a ground-breaking backdrop of international artworks, Bo Songkran is Thailand’s most famous There will be a variety of South East The event, celebrating the diversity of about the most intimate form of chamber new multimedia project, ZOFO sought creating an imaginary tour of a brilliant festival on the Buddhist calendar and Asian inspired performances including Australia’s multicultural society from music there is. Eva-Maria Zimmermann out from 15 countries and modern gallery to intrigue and engage marks the beginning of the traditional bathing of the Buddha, traditional music, 4 – 9pm, is a festival for everyone, and Keisuke Nakagoshi are ZOFO, the requested they write a short piece of the ears and eyes. Thai New Year. regardless of age, religious beliefs or ‘20-Finger Orchestra’ who have been music inspired by a piece of visual art dances, workshops, roving acts, along Under 40 and family tickets available! with market stalls. The festival, part of cultural background. stunning audiences around the world from their own culture. The result is The festival will feature a range of the Valley Malls’ activation program, will with their dazzling artistry and ZOFOMOMA, a celebration of marvellous activities and events to celebrate cultural Songkran Thai New Year is one of the bring a strong sense of community to musically gripping performances. pianism set against an enthralling diversity and showcase the cultures of thousands of markets, festivals and Now it’s Australia’s turn! Fortitude Valley. Thailand and South East Asia. events Council helps deliver each year.

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ORPHANS CINDERELLA

7 April – 7 May 26 Apr – 5 May www.artstheatre.com.au/orphans www.qpac.com.au

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Brisbane Arts Theatre 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

Image by Dylan Evans and Sean Dowling

A darkly humorous and unflinching drama. The classic fairy tale, but not as you know it. In a run-down house in North relationship develops, the lives of all Selected Sunday, Mondays and By Matthew Whittet From the curious mind of preeminent in this poignant romantic comedy for Philadelphia live two brothers: the three will change forever as their captor Tuesdays in April. Original Concept by Anthea Williams playwright Matthew Whittet (Girl Asleep, anyone that’s sick of swiping left. reclusive, sensitive Philip, and Treat, a becomes the father figure they never The Book of Everything), comes a gorgeous violent pickpocket. The pair has their knew they needed. All tickets just $25 each. This Cinderella is not about princes and and funny first date like no other. Filled with “Cinderella undermines the Hollywood princesses. It’s about a single woman rom-com to hilarious effect.” world turned upside down in the award- By Lyle Kessler. glittering magic and awkward affection, winning Orphans. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, trying to go on a half-decent date, and a Cinderella is a heartfelt fairy tale for adults Concrete Playground Orphans is a story of the universal love of single guy who has an unreasonable fear By arrangement with Origin Theatrical, about love forged offline and in person. “Cinderella is an accurate and timely Following the kidnapping of a drunken a father for his son, and a son’s need to on behalf of Samuel Fench, LTD. of not being heard over loud music in bars. businessman, the boys soon realise that live his own life. There may not be any ugly sisters, but Acclaimed Queensland performers Amy representation of romance in the he is not all that he appears. As their there’s the occasional mysterious animal. Ingram (I Want To Know What Love Is, COSI) digital age.” Suzy Goes See There’s midnight. There’s a shoe. There’s and Thomas Larkin (Death Of A Salesman, definitely dancing. And there’s beautiful True West) are directed by Daniel Evans transformation. (I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You, Richard III),

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ORAVA QUARTET: MAPS AND JOURNEYS: HAYDN, KILAR AND BRAHMS NAVIGATING BY THE SKY

Friday 17 May, 7.30pm Sunday 21 July, 2019 at 3pm www.rpac.com.au www.southernxsoloists.com

Redland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall, QPAC Cleveland

Photo: Dylan Evans, courtesy of Universal Music Australia

The first Australian string quartet invited to sign with Universal Music. Come with us on a cross-cultural exploration and the world premiere of a new work: Ginan. The Orava Quartet has been hailed by unique sound and breathtaking intensity to HAYDN String Quartet in G Major Maps and Journeys promises to be soil, Indigenous Australians had rich covering vast distances across the continent. Limelight magazine and The Australian the classics of the string quartet canon. In Op. 76, No. 1 an eclectic and exhilarating concert astronomical traditions, and extraordinary Likewise, European explorers were using star as ‘the most exciting young quartet on the this concert, the Orava Quartet injects their KILAR Orawa arr. Urbanski experience featuring the unique sounds navigational abilities. Through their unique navigation to explore the mysterious east and block’, ‘world class’, and ‘the real deal’. signature passion and vivacity to works unknown southern oceans. BRAHMS String Quartet in A minor of trumpet and didgeridoo soloist Chris understanding of the star constellations and Earning a reputation for their thrilling by Haydn, Brahms and Polish Williams and narrator Eddie Ayres. Long their creation of star maps and Songlines, performances, the Quartet brings their Wojciech Kilar. Op. 51, No. 2 Presented by Southern Cross Soloists and QPAC before Europeans set foot on Australian they established sophisticated trade routes in association with Queensland Music Festival.

circus comedy

FLIPSIDE CIRCUS DINOSAUR TIME MACHINE REVOLVE

Thursday 30 May, 7pm Tue 9 – Fri 12 April www.rpac.com.au www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Redland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane Powerhouse, Cleveland 119 Lamington St, New Farm

Originally commissioned by the Commonwealth Games’ Festival 2018 and premiered at the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank, Brisbane

A whirling cacophony of wheeling wonder bursting at the seams with energy and fun. Join two time travelling scientists as they explore all things dinosaurs. Revolve brings together 14 of Queensland’s performers play with rhythms of movement tyre are jammed onto the stage to create Using science, circus, puppetry and plenty Incorporating up-to-date science and funny and entertaining. Don’t miss this youngest circus stars, experienced artists, and music. a masterpiece of acrobatics and motion. of imagination, Dinosaur Time Machine is a discoveries made about dinosaurs and the riotous performance featuring fossils, and a live DJ to create a high-energy show Backed by an awesome live soundtrack visual feast that gives dino lovers young and world they lived in, this unique experience fun and cool dinosaur facts. that will keep the whole family entertained. The show combines circles, loops, and from DJ Kitty Gattling, Revolve is a good old an unforgettable glimpse into the past. is not only educational but also extremely Highly rehearsed elements are combined wheels – lots and lots of wheels. Group dose of fun with some serious circus skill. with moments of improvisation as the bike, roller skates, unicycles, even a tractor

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TALKING IDEAS La Boite takes no prisoners ROMEO AND JULIET with a powerful modern take on May – June 2019 theatre’s infamous star-cross’d 25 May – 15 June www.slq.qld.gov.au/ideas lovers, Romeo and Juliet. www.laboite.com.au State Library of Queensland Bookings essential Two families at war, two teenagers in love, a three-day affair that ends in six deaths. Did Romeo and Juliet love too much, too hard, too soon? Did their union even stand a chance? And why do we still care?

Presented in a unique setting in the Roundhouse theatre, this twenty-first century re- imaging of Shakespeare’s tragic love story is a must-see experience for those with a fondness for the classics, and younger audiences yet to witness the thrill of Bard live.

Under the gripping direction of La Boite Artistic Director Todd MacDonald, Jackson Bannister and Darcy Gooda light up the stage as Romeo and Juliet, alongside an ensemble of incomparable actors including Kerith Atkinson, Bridget Boyle, Eugene Gilfedder and Colin Smith.

Learn more about theatre with La Boite’s FREE behind the scenes Chatterbox event with cast and crew on Tuesday 11 June. An Auslan interpreted session will also be held during the season.

To find out more visit laboite.com.au or phone: 07 3007 8622.

“For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”

Live events with the world’s best authors, thinkers and commentators. Join the conversation at one of the State 8 MAY | Akala: Natives, Race and Class 12 JUNE | A Journey to Viking Iceland with Library of Queensland Talking Ideas in the Ruins of the Empire, UK hip hop Kári Gíslason, experience dazzling sagas, events featuring celebrated authors from artist and commentator, 7–8.15pm, sounds and images from Viking Iceland, around the globe. slq Auditorium 1, level 2 7–8.15pm, slq Auditorium 1, level 2 4 & 5 MAY | Free Livestream from 22 MAY | Factfulness with Anna Rosling, Enjoy live music, hot snacks, cold beer Sydney Writers’ Festival, 10am–5pm, 7–8.15pm, slq Auditorium 1, level 2 and wine at the Library Café Bar before slq Knowledge Walk, main foyer, level 1 each event. Books are available for 24 MAY | Narelle Oliver Lecture with purchase and signing. 7 MAY | Less with Andrew Sean Greer, Bruce Pascoe, author of Dark Emu, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for 7–8.15pm, slq Auditorium 1, level 2 Get your tickets now at Fiction, 7–8.15pm, slq Auditorium 2, level 2 slq.qld.gov.au/ideas.

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JURASSIC PARK LIVE BRISBANE ART DESIGN MOVIE EXPERIENCE

Festival | 10 – 26 May Sat 27 Apr 2pm and 7.30pm Exhibition | 10 May – 11 August www.qso.com.au/jurassic www.brisbaneartdesign.com.au Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Various venues, Brisbane

150+ artist and designers. 25 venues. 17 days. 1 hot city. Movie magic 65-million years in the making!

BRISBANE ART DESIGN [BAD] 2019 is on the international stage. Founded by Fortitude Valley, Highgate Hill, On Saturday 27 April, experience Jurassic Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s foreground. Suspenseful scenes you might where art, design and the city of Brisbane Museum of Brisbane, BAD champions South Brisbane, Woolloongabba, Park as never before: projected in HD while live movie experiences present iconic have thought were all to do with editing collide over a 17-day festival of dynamic the Brisbane art and design sector, and Bowen Hills and more. Placed at the Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform movies in a completely new way. In these and camerawork turn out to be drawing exhibitions, performances, talks, art spotlights our thriving cultural identity heart of the program is a signature John Williams’ iconic soundtrack live. The performances, the film is projected their power from the music underneath. tours, workshops and open studios. through the places, histories and climate exhibition at the Museum, profiling action-packed adventure pits man against complete with all the sound effects and The experience is unmatched. Previous that bring our collective creativity to our city’s brightest names in art and Held from 10 – 26 May 2019, the prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle dialogue – but without music. Instead, live movie experiences have featured iconic the fore. design, from 10 May to 11 August. for survival. Featuring stunning imagery the music is performed in time to the film series’ including Harry Potter, Indiana inaugural festival showcases over For the full festival program visit and ground-breaking special effects, this movie by a live orchestra. Small details Jones, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. 150 Brisbane creatives, from emerging With the Museum as the official BADhub, brisbaneartdesign.com.au. talents who are carving their mark locally, the biennale plans to spread across 25 epic experience is movie magic 65 million you may not have originally noticed in to trailblazers who redefine creativity venues, including the CBD, West End, It’s good to be BAD. years in the making. the soundtrack suddenly spring into the

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