February 2010

Michael Gow to leave Queensland Theatre Company

by Editor 24 February 2010

After more than 10 years at the helm, Michael Gow, the Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company has declined a further contract with the Company, and is leaving to pursue freelance writing and directing. The announcement was made jointly today in a media release by Mr Gow and Dr Kate Foy, Chairman of the Board.
Michael [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: February 22-28

by Editor 22 February 2010

Image by Dramagirl via Flickr

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It’s a quiet-ish week in Brisbane after a flurry of recent opening nights, industry events, and festivals.
The much-heralded Australian production of Avenue Q strolled into town last week for a season, and is playing at QPAC.
Continuing:
Hamlet by William Shakespeare dir David Berthold at the Roundhouse. [...]

Reviews and Reviewers: a poll

by Editor 19 February 2010

Greenroom suggested last year – after the results of a poll on whether or not theatre workers read reviews – that another poll on the quality of theatre reviewing might be in order sometime. Perhaps it’s always time to mull over such a thing – but that time is surely right now at the start [...]

World Theatre Day – #wtd10 and Dame Jude Does the Honours

by Editor 16 February 2010

Image via Wikipedia

You’ve seen the teaser tweets (maybe), or perhaps you’ve heard about it, so here’s a heads-up that World Theatre Day 2010 is now just under 6 weeks away. March 27 is the day on which theatre lovers around the world – companies, groups, and individuals – do something to celebrate or mark the [...]

Review: Hamlet in the box ‘Ugly-beautiful’ La Boite Theatre

by David Burton 15 February 2010

Toby Schmitz as Hamlet Photo: Amelia Dowd
Let it be known, nothing sums this show up better than its poster: a soaking wet Toby Schmitz (very Trainspotting) arms raised as he pulls his hair back … with just a fine whisper of pubic hair on show. Whilst grabbing my tickets from the box office to see [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: February 15-21

by Editor 14 February 2010

Cover of Hamlet

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The National Play Festival is in town with a huge range of readings, workshops and presentations. You can get the details on their terrific website. Hamlet and The Little Dog Laughed continue for La Boite and Queensland Theatre Company respectively. Blog discussions on both productions can be [...]

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