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Book: Ornaments From Two Countries1

Book: Ornaments From Two Countries

By ScottFord 16th Apr, 2013

"This mixture of conversation and confessional makes for an approachable read that can swerve into dark places."

Nath Valvo's Almost 3021

Nath Valvo's Almost 30

By Deanus 14th Apr, 2013

Get ready for Nath Valvo as he recounts his crazy birthday moments of yesteryear in an evening of stand up, showmanship, dancing and Harry Potter!

Urzila Carlson - I'm Going to Need a Second Opinion1

Urzila Carlson - I'm Going to Need a Second Opinion

By Deanus 12th Apr, 2013

No second opinion needed - Disarming and a surprise at every turn is how she rolls as Urzila bounces comedy at you from every corner in a stand up that saved her life! Not to ruin the end of the show, but she lives!

Cinderella - Queensland Ballet

Cinderella - Queensland Ballet

By aurengzebe 12th Apr, 2013

Queensland Ballet's first production with Mao's Last Dancer at the helm shows a company in fine form.

Leap of Faith: Circus in Motion

Leap of Faith: Circus in Motion

By Deanus 8th Apr, 2013

"I sat back and enjoyed a 70 minute contemporary circus in this 24 ensemble performance that left me speechless with an amazing display of skill and movement."

Beyond the Walls - Brisbane Queer Film Fest

Beyond the Walls - Brisbane Queer Film Fest

By aurengzebe 4th Apr, 2013

Beyond the Walls explores the important, uncomfortable question of what kind of love is really possible between men in the contemporary city's atmosphere of drifting dislocation.

The Addams Family Musical @ Capital Theatre

The Addams Family Musical @ Capital Theatre

By Matt Akersten 26th Mar, 2013

Spend a special evening with this close-knit family of monsters – you'll be glad you did.

Monster Pies @ MQFF2

Monster Pies @ MQFF

By Deanus 23rd Mar, 2013

There’s a truth that resonates through this film that’s surprising, fun but most of all, honest in Monster Pies, a love story between two high school boys.

Bombshells @ Ensemble Theatre1

Bombshells @ Ensemble Theatre

By matthewd 21st Mar, 2013

"Sharon Millerchip is one amazing performer. She switches between characters like it is a breeze and totally effortless. "

Film: Mixed Kebab @ MQFF

Film: Mixed Kebab @ MQFF

By Deanus 19th Mar, 2013

When you stand true to what you believe, can love survive? A smart script and a strong cast combine to explore the place that race, beliefs and culture play in who we are today.

Film: Cockpit @ MQFF

Film: Cockpit @ MQFF

By Deanus 19th Mar, 2013

Cockpit is a very fun and funny film and was a joy to watch. Cockpits' sexuality has a fluidity that allows the film to skip over the blatant comedy beats that you would expect, which makes the belly laughs all the better. Not to be missed.

Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience1

Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience

By PKBOO 15th Mar, 2013

JT circa 2013 isn’t giving a fuck, he’s making the music he wants to, and despite some questionable double entendre scattered throughout the wait is indeed worth it.

Azealia Banks @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne1

Azealia Banks @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne

By TheMattHarden 15th Mar, 2013

"Azealia Banks's oh-so-hot-right-now status might be the reason Melbourne has been frying up in the midst of a heat wave lately."

Film: Gayby1

Film: Gayby

By Deanus 14th Mar, 2013

Gayby is a great film with a smart and entertaining cast. Sure it sounds like that ‘same old same old’ story about a gay man and a straight woman deciding to have a child but it’s anything but.

Driving Miss Daisy @ The Theatre Royal2

Driving Miss Daisy @ The Theatre Royal

By matthewd 12th Mar, 2013

"Given the calibre of actors you can understand why this production is just so good… it is strongly recommended that you beg, borrow or steal to get your hands on a ticket as it is worth it!"

Dancing with Bach @ Judith Wright Centre

Dancing with Bach @ Judith Wright Centre

By aurengzebe 11th Mar, 2013

"When played by musicians who love and understand him, Bach's harmonies glow with the richness of stained glass. Melodies become sensual, curling into arcs of desire and satisfaction."

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ Belvoir

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ Belvoir

By matthewd 8th Mar, 2013

You know you're going to experience something good when there's a buzz in the foyer before the show has started.

Film: Rebelle

Film: Rebelle

By Belinda Hazelton 7th Mar, 2013

This confronting, original film opens with a 14-year old girl, Komona (Rachel Mwanda),who is pregnant and orphaned, telling her unborn child the story of her life so far.