All Smoke, No Script is a great idea, and I do like the long-form improv format. I enjoyed the show, but felt there were a few points where the pace needed to be lifted. If you want to have ‘I saw it at the 2026 Festival’ bragging rights, you need to be quick as these detectives are leaving the factory tomorrow. Just be ready with those suggestions.
Read MoreEuphoric Flow’s Mythical Creatures is an original, otherworldly, and enthralling show that combines aerial, fire, and acro to bring mythical beings to ‘life.’ My personal highlights included the fire-breathing Dragon and ‘Forest Nymph’ lyra, but I am sure many audience members loved the Mermaids, Flying Monkey , and Phoenix even more.
Read MoreHalf Hour Hamlet is one of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s ‘Shakespeare Shorts.’ This is a show that absolutely delivers on its promise—and more. This has to be one of the most entertaining ways in which to enjoy and reconnect with Shakespeare’s work.
Read MoreSometimes a show isn’t quite what you expected—which can have both pros and cons. Shakespeare Dying on the Stage delivers on the promised fun and occasional chaos, but this is more of a funny improv duo performance than a staging of all 74 of the onstage Shakespearean deaths.
Read MoreThe Amazing Bubble Show is a simple, kid-friendly 45-minute event showcase of Glen’s skill at producing ever-increasing numbers and types of bubble. It’s always great to find something that sparks joy, wonder and delight for kids of all ages.
Read MoreCongratulations to the performers and creatives who have together crafted a new show as a showcase of the skill and passion of the Moreton Bay dance, acrobatic, pole and aerial students and of their teacher.
Read MorePunk Rock Potter is ostensibly focused on entertaining kids, but this is a show that has plenty to keep the accompanying ‘big people’ amused.
Read MoreSmile: The story of the life of Charlie Chaplin is timeless and charming story-telling that makes audiences laugh, smile, and more. It is unsurprising that Marcel Cole has created another festival gem that sells out very quickly.
Read MoreSecond Beat Productions and Big Fork Theatre are excellent partners and have created a memorable show that certainly deserves to be on high repeat.
Read MoreHow to Seduce Your Dragon is a sometimes silly, slightly smutty, and suitably entertaining piece of improvised comic theatre with music..
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