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June 2010

Clearly and simply: Andrea Moor actor, director, teacher

by Editor 30 June 2010
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Andrea Moor has been back in Brisbane for some years now, and she’s loving it – feeling privileged in fact.
‘The political landscape has changed so much since I was last here.  It’s a lot like Sydney felt in the early 80s – it’s such a supportive community.
The standard of acting in Brisbane is incredibly high, [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: 28 June-4 July

by Editor 28 June 2010
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Previews, openings, freebie chats between playwrights with (bonus) sushi and wine, and playreadings at The Works next weekend.
Opening
Tender by Nikki Bloom Dir Andrea Moor for !Metro Arts Independents 2010 at !Metro Arts (Wednesday)
The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl Dir Kate Cherry Queensland Theatre Company, [...]

New Artistic Director announced for Queensland Theatre Company

by Editor 24 June 2010
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Queensland Premier and Minister for the Arts Anna Bligh this morning announced the appointment of Wesley Enoch as the incoming Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, the state’s flagship theatre company, and one of Australia’s major performing arts organisations.
“I am delighted to welcome Wesley Enoch back to Brisbane to take on the artistic leadership of [...]

Social Media and Theatre: it’s ROE not ROI that matters!

by Editor 22 June 2010

It’s return on engagement and not return on investment that Devon Smith‘s research shows is possibly the best way of considering social media and its current use by theatres in the United States.  I’m betting it’s much the same here.
Building audiences – which for many marketing managers equates to selling tickets – is really a [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: June 21-27

by Editor 21 June 2010
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It’s the last full week of June and things are still in full swing at the majors and the Brisbane Cabaret Festival.  Look out for the regular monthly playreadings next Sunday from Playclub and QSE.
Continuing:
Advanced Screening 2010: Markwell Presents at Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
The Chairs by Eugene Ionesco Dir Brian Lucas: La [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: June 14-20

by Editor 14 June 2010
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Opening:
Bindjareb Pinjarra (Tuesday-Thursday) Visy Theatre at Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Cabaret Festival (Wednesday) Various locations
Continuing:
Out of the Box Festival: QPAC -all over!
The Chairs by Eugene Ionesco Dir Brian Lucas: La Boite Theatre Company at the Roundhouse Theatre
Fat Pig by Neil LaBute Dir Morgan Dowsett: Queensland Theatre Company at Bille Brown Studio
Dancing Back Home: JUTE [...]