What’s On Guide September '17 Arts Reviews PROFILE QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA UNVEILS 2018 Season What's Best in ! “THE BEST PROFILE QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY MUSICAL ORCHESTRA UNVEILS 2018 SEASON Queensland Symphony Orchestra has unveiled an TO HIT extraordinary Season 2018, the second under celebrated Music Director Alondra de la Parra: “Next year we will present music that defies the norm - monumental symphonies, insightful portraits, TOWN IN brilliant showpieces, rhythmical journeys and daring collaborations. Our season promises a musical journey through emotion, where audiences can really let themselves go.” YEARS!”SYDNEY MORNING HERALD In 2018 the Season is presented across five different series: Alondra de la Parra – Music Director Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music Director is proudly Maestro supported by Tim Fairfax AC. The Maestro series is dedicated to greatness. Some of the best orchestral music performed by some of the Chamber Players greatest musicians from Australia and abroad. If you Get close up to the music-making in these personal want to see big, brilliant music-making, this is the performances and hear music hand-picked by our series for you. orchestra members, held in our very own rehearsal studios. Morning Masterworks Want to enjoy all the greatness of the Maestro series Special Events without a late night? Morning Masterworks features • Berns tein at 100 – an energetic concert of music to all the artists and music that audiences love, in a celebrate the great composer and conductor (West convenient Friday morning timeslot. Did we mention Side Story, Candide, On the Waterfront). you get a complimentary morning tea? • Alondr a conducts Mahler 3 – a vast and moving Choral work renowned for its grandeur, poetic melodies There is nothing quite so breathtaking as the moment and show-stopping brilliance. when 200+ singers burst into song. Sometimes it’s a • (No t) the Last Night of the Proms – a great excuse massive thrilling sound, sometimes a gentle and to break out your Union Jack and best singing voice, intimate experience – either way, you will experience as we re-create a great tradition of British something magical. music-making in the QPAC Concert Hall. Music on Sundays Music fans never get tired of the favourites, and Season packages are now on sale! neither does Queensland Symphony Orchestra. To request a 2018 Season Brochure phone our box Hosted by the irrepressible Guy Noble, this series office on (07) 3833 5044. features all the great orchestral hits. Who said Find out more at qso.com.au NOW PLAYING | BOOK AT QPAC orchestra concerts couldn’t be fun? Cover Image: Harold Wilson, Violin SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S ON GUIDE PAGE 3 Scott Burrows a ph : Scott g r er Photo ky un Loc : Sh a i tect Arch House Mon ai se a ns y D l a n Ev e b Im ag y T i m Sh a rp, b ted a cre on the superhero a sed y b Soc i et d Puppet y De a b Puppet

places and spaces or select from invited to join architects, by the creative minds of Dead Brisbane several precincts in which to designers, planners and Laser Beak Puppet Society (The Wider Earth, marvel built offerings. Brisbane professionals in conversation – Argus, The Harbinger) in a new Open House city: unlocked and completely exploring what influences the Man visual theatre work with offbeat 7 & 8 October 2017 bespoke. shape, experiences and growth By David Morton, Nicholas humour and cult classic brisbaneopenhouse.com.au This year over 90 buildings will of our city and its buildings. Paine & Tim Sharp with Music aspirations. FREE open including new comers – View the full program at by Sam Cromack (Ball Park Director/Co-Designer In its eighth year, Brisbane Open brisbaneopenhouse.com.au Music). A La Boite, Dead St Joseph’s Nudgee College, Forgan David Morton House will continue its tradition of Puppet Society & Brisbane Smith Building at UQ’s School of Creative Producer Nicholas Paine embracing ‘all that is built Festival Production in Law, and the Anna Meares Original Artwork Tim Sharp Brisbane’, opening the doors of Velodrome. association with PowerArts Composer Sam Cromack iconic public and private buildings Returning are many popular and Sat 9 – Sat 30 September () for the architectural enthusiast, much love buildings including Fort La Boite Roundhouse Theatre Designer Jonathon Oxlade heritage passionate or the simply Lytton Historic Military Precinct laboite.com.au | 3007 8600 Sound Designer Tony Brumpton curious visitor. and Brisbane City Hall, plus many Tickets from $30 Technical Manager Samuel Maher A free community event, BOH more! Jam packed with the trademark Dramaturgs Louise Gough & offers diverse program spread over BOH will present a full program visual puns of artist Tim Sharp, Todd MacDonald two days encouraging visitors to of events – guided walking tours, and featuring live music by Sam Projection Designer ‘design’ their own tour. Unlock free concerts, workshops and Cromack of Ball Park Music, the Justin Harrison award winning architectural gems, photography competition. Plus, world of Laser Beak Man is Lighting Designer Jason undertake a pilgrimage of heritage the Speakers Series where you are brought to life in puppet form Glenwright

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The Harry Potter™ Film Concert HARRY POTTER characters, names and the national census. Don’t Just Presented in partnership with Aboriginal Series returns to Brisbane related indicia are © and ™ Warner Bros. Count Us, Let Us Count! tells the Centre for the Performing Arts. Harry Potter Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S Don’t Just Convention & Exhibition Centre on WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and story of this historic milestone and the Saturday 7 October with Harry Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Count Us, through the eyes of ACPA alumni Potter and the Chamber of Rights © JKR. (s17) as they reflect on the creative Chamber of Secrets™. Let Us Count! process, research and the Queensland Symphony Free exhibition performance which shaped who Secrets™ Orchestra will perform John Until 1 October 2017 they are today and their Williams’ unforgettable score, State Library of Queensland understanding of the campaign In Concert while the film plays in slq.qld.gov.au/letuscount to be counted. with Queensland high-definition on a large screen. Ten years ago, the Aboriginal In Harry Potter and the Chamber Centre for the Performing Arts Symphony of Secrets™ cars fly, trees fight (ACPA) developed a show called back and a mysterious house-elf Reflections: Referendum 40 years Orchestra comes to warn Harry Potter at the and to the future. start of the second year of his Saturday 7 October The performance was a creative amazing journey into the world of 1.30pm and 7.30pm response to the 1967 Referendum wizardry. Brisbane Convention when Australians voted & Exhibition Centre overwhelmingly for constitutional qso.com.au/chamberofsecrets change to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in

PAGE 6 WHAT’S ON GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S ON GUIDE PAGE 7 you on an unforgettable journey. the show with a wood fired pizza from Fire ‘N’ All of the artists will donate their time to TOSAQ Dough along with a drink from the bar. with the proceeds from the Legends in Concert show LEGENDS IN CONCERT going towards the ongoing maintenance and Book now and discover more at 10 September 2pm Bill Schumacher, Christina Wilson and Troy Doolan. enhancements of ‘The Christie’. www.tosaq.com.au Christie Cinema Pipe Organ Experience Brisbane’s most electrifying variety TOSAQ will present the Legends in Concert event in Kelvin Grove State show as the performers amaze you with their comfortable cabaret style seating. Enjoy lunch before College Auditorium astonishing vocals, comedy, high energy dancing and sensational skills at the keyboards of the Christie Adult $25 / Early Bird $20 Cinema Pipe Organ and Grand Piano. Student $10 As the show starts, the room dances with the lights Book Now at of special effects and vibrates with the thrum of ‘The www.tosaq.com.au Christie’. On this 1934-vintage instrument, Legends in Concert will dazzle and delight with a Fitzsummons and Schumacher conjure up a symphony sensational selection of crowd-pleasing songs you’re of sound in a program of exhilarating popular music sure to love. supported by a brilliant backing band. The magic returns in 2017 with an all new show, The sensationally arranged music includes chart back by popular demand. Immerse yourself in an toppers by Billy Joel, Peter Allen, ABBA, Etta James, entertaining afternoon of music and fun with award Tom Jones, Adele and Michael Buble along with hits winning Australian entertainers George Harvey, from the Broadway shows Carousel, Chess, Cats, Debbie Fitzsummons, Laura Doolan, Robert Pearson, Chorus Line, and J.C. Superstar. Our legends will take

PAGE 8 WHAT’S ON GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S ON GUIDE PAGE 9 There was just one problem. Presented by QUT Gardens Theatre deception, conspiracy and what investigative journalism, detailing Glorious! She couldn’t sing a note. Never and HIT Productions Award-Wining it takes to write a best-selling the greed, crime and corruption one to let a little thing like tone crime novel. which took place in Queensland Florence Foster deafness get her down, Florence Authors Jane Harper’s debut novel, during the rise and fall of warbled on and became a cult The Dry, was a runaway success Queensland Police Commissioner, Jenkins, figure among celebrities and the Jane Harper selling into 20 countries, winning Terrence Lewis. Book now and city’s elite for her indomitable and major awards and getting the discover more events at the very Worst spirit. Based on a true story and film-rights optioned by Reese qwriters.co/qwc-eventbrite Opera Singer immortalised by Meryl Streep Matthew Witherspoon’s production in the 2016 movie Florence Foster company. She is now celebrating Tues 12 Sept, 7:30pm Jenkins, this heartwarming Condon the launch of her new novel, Wed 13 Sept, 11am & 7:30pm comedy spins from Florence’s Force of Nature, returning to the Gardens Theatre, charity recitals and extravagant in conversation intrigue and dark undertones of balls, through to her bizarre QUT Gardens Point Presented by the small-town rural Australia. recording sessions and an gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au Queensland Writers Centre Matthew Condon is a multi ultimate triumph at New York’s In 1940s New York, Florence Foster Thursday 5th October, 6:30pm award-winning journalist and Carnegie Hall. Jenkins was the singer everyone The Old Museum, Bowen Hills novelist who has a prolific back wanted to see. The socialite and qldwriters.org.au catalogue of both fiction and amateur soprano was infamous Join award-winning authors Jane non-fiction. His true-crime trilogy for her flamboyant costumes Harper and Matthew Condon for that began with Three Crooked and elaborate performances. a fascinating conversation about Kings was an explosive work of

PAGE 10 WHAT’S ON GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S ON GUIDE PAGE 11 in time and experience life as a gladiator during the Roman Empire. SPECIAL EVENT: AFTER DARK View incredible archaeological treasures, including Prepare to enter the arena and discover actual pieces of the Colosseum, elaborately decorated the life of a Gladiator bronze gladiator helmets, and original arms and Wine in hand enjoy expert talks, live music, armour preserved in the ashes of Pompeii. Learn the demonstrations, try your hand in battle and explore GLADIATORS: story of these armed athletes who fought to the whole Museum, (togas optional). entertain and inspire the people of Ancient Rome. Limited tickets available Friday 1 September, 13 October, 3 November & 1 December only. The exhibition explores the origin and development Heroes of the Colosseum – Tickets: $24 (18+ only, includes exhibiting entry) of gladiatorial games; the Colosseum, amphitheatre of the Roman Empire; Life in the Arena; and the Book now and discover more at Gladiators themselves, giving visitors a taste of what www.qm.qld.gov.au/gladiators Now on until 28 January 2018 life was really like for the fighters of Ancient Rome. The exhibition, produced by Expona and In an Australian exclusive, the international Contemporanea Progetti, features artefacts from blockbuster exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the eight Italian museums and institutions. 23 June 2017 to 28 January 2018 Colosseum is only appearing at Queensland Museum. Win a trip of a lifetime! Visit Gladiators at Tickets: Adults $18, Concession $16 The blockbuster exhibition features more than Queensland Museum for the opportunity to enter Child $12 and Family (2A+2C) $50 120 artefacts, interactive games and displays to a competition for a trip for two to Rome to visit the After Dark 18+ events $24 reveal who gladiators were, where they lived and Colosseum and see first-hand the world’s greatest and are now on sale via QTIX how they trained. Visitors will be able to step back arena.

PAGE 12 WHAT’S ON GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S ON GUIDE PAGE 13 Grandchester Express Saturday, 30 Sept 2017 at 10am The Workshops Rail Museum North Street, North Ipswich theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au Climb aboard this return steam train trip to historic Grandchester station. During this 2.5 hour return trip, passengers can disembark at Grandchester station to explore the grounds and see the locomotive being prepared for its return trip. Departs and returns to The Workshops Rail Museum platform. Tickets starting from $35 with upgrade tickets available that include Museum entry. To book visit theworkshops.qld.gov.au. Celebrate

Everything ought to run smoothly, Play School’s Lords and but of course it won’t because Terry Pratchett wouldn’t write it Birthday Ladies and we wouldn’t expect it that Until 15 October 2017 September 16 – October 21 way. The Lancre All-Comers Morris Cobb+Co Museum, Brisbane Arts Theatre Team have gotten drunk on a fairy Toowoomba mound and the elves have come artstheatre.com.au cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au back, bringing all those things Continuing an annual ‘Pratchett 07 4659 4900 tradition’, Brisbane Arts Theatre traditionally associated with the magical, darkly glittering realm of Extended by popular demand brings Lords and Ladies to the Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and stage with all the quirkiness, Faerie; cruelty, kidnapping, malice and dastardly murder with tonnes Jemima are celebrating 50 years humour and cult-inducing scripts of style. of ABC’s Play School at the loved by Terry Pratchett fans With a full supporting cast of Museum. See five decades of the world over. dwarves, wizards, elves and Morris Play School including toys, props It’s a hot Midsummer night. dancers, lots of hey-nonny-nonny and costumes from each period, The crop circles are turning up and blood all over the place it’s alongside archival audio and video everywhere and Magrat Garlick, obvious why there’s always a slot clips of past presenters. Don’t miss a young inexperienced witch, in Brisbane Arts Theatre’s calendar the iconic Rocket Clock, Flower is reluctantly going to be married dedicated to the superbly rich and Clock and the famous Play School in the morning to a king who isn’t highly imaginative world of Terry Windows. Included with quite sure of his job… Pratchett. t i on 2017 a i n g Corpor dc a st a a l ia n Bro s © Austr i n g a nd Ben i t Coll ters a John W e of Im ag museum entry.

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