The Paige Turner Bookshop is a gentle, wholesome, and cleverly crafted play that would work just as well as the basis of a film—and is hopefully destined for an extended 2027 theatrical tour of schools and performance spaces.
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I strongly recommend Constellations. I am sure it will encourage audience members to reflect on their own spilt-second decisions, and the ‘what if’ outcomes that might been. Buy a ticket if you can, queue up to select a seat at or near the front, and thank me later.
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Buy a ticket if you can, as Pensalfini’s PIP production of Trophy Boys is an excellent piece of through-provoking drama. I am guessing it will be a much talked-about highlight of Melt 2026.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr was an excellent choice for this mainstage Superstars production. Take one much-loved story, build on the successes of the 2005 film, sprinkle in the talents of the Superstars students, and stir well. Under the leadership and direction of the talented Gabriella Flowers, you have a memorable and quite delectable show.
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Pester your kids’ schools to participate in the Queensland Youth Theatresports Festival, as it’s a great way to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork. And is clearly a fun addition to any drama program.
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I will always look out for shows by Boyle, Sibthorpe, and/or QTC. However, although Small Mouth Sounds is an impressive development of their individual and collective practice, I am only recommending this show to friends who are real fans of absurdist theatre, or who are intrigued to experience a production that so cleverly inverts and challenges more conventional theatrical events.
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After the first ten minutes or so, one of the Grade 2 students sitting behind me was heard to say, ‘I love this show;’ clearly a young reviewer who will go far! I am sure The Cubby will continue to inspire everyone who sees it: to seek out opportunities to take a few Flipside Circus lessons, or find other ways in which to experience the joy of being playful, active, and creative.
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If you are not familiar with Essgee's Pirates of Penzance I recommend the Savoyards production. It’s a funny, well-staged, beautifully choreographed, musically strong, and impressively directed performance by an enthusiastic musical theatre community group. Just be warned that you may not hear all the words.
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The QSO Maestro 7 Symphonic Dances concert, featuring Rachmaninov’s reflective, nostalgic, elegant, and spirited Symphonic Dances Op.45 , was a delightful way to mark the end of our 2026 Brisbane Festival - and to learn more about the QSO 2027 Season.
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The 2026 Brisbane Festival Camerata Attenborough's Ocean in Concert offers audiences a memorable experience, and is another impressive demonstration of the talents of the Camerata team, and of their willingness to offer rich and varied programming to their followers.
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