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PAGE 2 WHAT’S ON GUIDE OCTOBER 2018jerseyboys.com.auOPENS JANUARY LYRIC THEATRE, QPAC

‘THE CROWD GOES WILD’NY Times

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Queensland Symphony OrchestraUnveils 2019 Season Whether you comeTo experience the big emotions of a symphony…To watch a great movie come to life…To witness a world-class musician perform a breathtaking solo…To hear your favourite band in an epic new way…To experience the familiar…To try something new…To relax…To be roused…To feel your spine tingle…Whatever the reason, whoever you are, Queensland Symphony Orchestra is an ORCHESTRA FOR EVERYONE. In 2019 Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform mighty symphonies, intimate chamber music, captivating live movies, and much more. We will play music that spans the arc of history. Whether you are new to orchestral music or have been part of our family for years, I am certain you will find much to look forward to. – Alondra de la Parra, Music DirectorEnjoy Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular 2019 Season with one of these great packages:Maestro Package Revel in orchestral favourites by the greatest composers who ever lived, performed by the world’s finest soloists and the musicians of Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Choose from 10 or 12 evening concerts.

Morning Masterworks Delight in five rousing 90 minute concerts in a convenient Friday morning timeslot. Join us before each concert for a complimentary morning tea. Music on Sundays Five concerts featuring a mix of shorter classical works, hosted by the irrepressible Guy Noble. If you like your orchestra music fun and entertaining, these are the concerts for you. Sundays 11.30am. Choral Two spectacular concerts featuring a world class line-up of soloists and Brisbane’s best choirs.Chamber PlayersGet up close to the music-making in these intimate concerts, with music hand-picked by our musicians, held in our very own performance studio. Sundays at 3pm. Choose-Your-OwnDo you have a favourite soloist? Or prefer music by certain composers? Or just have a busy schedule? Whatever your reason, we’re flexible! With Choose-Your-Own packages, select three or more concerts from our 2019 season and enjoy discounted tickets and subscriber benefits.

Season packages are now on sale!To request a 2019 Season Brochure phone the Box Office on (07) 3833 5044 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)Find out more at qso.com.au

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NEON TIGER A new play by Julia-Rose Lewis Presented by La Boite in association withBrisbane Powerhouse 27 October–17 November 2018La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre will transform into the bustling streets of Thailand for the world premiere of a new Australian musical love-story – Neon Tiger The story follows Andy (Lisa Hanley, Winners and Losers), an aspiring songwriter on sabbatical in Thailand who is trying to outrun her broken heart. Whilst hosting karaoke nights in Bangkok’s party-district, Andy meets Thai-American Arisa (Single Asian Female’s Courtney

Stewart), who’s on a personal quest to connect with her mother’s culture. Reminiscent of Tony Award winning musicals The Last Five Years and Once, Neon Tiger features eight original pop songs penned by award-winning comedian Gillian Cosgriff (Offspring, House Husbands). Fast moving, funny and insightful - Neon Tiger is a colourful collaboration from three of Australia’s most exciting talents: playwright Julia-Rose Lewis (Samson, This Feral Life), musical comedian Cosgriff and director Kat Henry (Wind in the Willows, Constellations).

Tickets from $30, visitlaboite.com.au for further information.

Neon Tiger was commissioned and developed by Brisbane Powerhouse through the support

of the Australia Council for the Arts.

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?Writers+IdeasSpring lineupBrisbane PowerhouseDon’t miss the most thought provoking and entertaining speakers at Brisbane Powerhouse this Spring as part of Writers+Ideas. First up is Australia’s leading conservationist, explorer and global warming activist, Tim Flannery discussing Europe’s natural history on Tue 2 Oct. Expect facts such as Europe was

once home to some of the world’s largest elephants. Next up looks at recent history with former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joining us on Fri 26 Oct to chat about his time in office and the first ousting in a long line of Australian PMs. From chatting politics to helping us digest them, Annabel Crabb takes the stage on Fri 2 Nov to let us know how to make dinner parties easier. Legendary journalist and report, Mike Carlton follows on Sat 3 Nov with a look back at his life and career. Then from one legend to another, Stephanie Alexander closes the season on Thu 8 Nov with a chat about her new book, The Cook’s Apprentice,

the essential teaching cookbook for anyone just starting out in the kitchen. To view the full Writers+Ideas program, visit brisbanepowerhouse.org.

Writers+Ideas is supported by O’Neill Architecture

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Noosa International Film Festival25–28 OctoberNoosa Sunshine Coastniff.com.auSee the world differently at the Noosa International Film Festival. Experience incredible Australian and international short and feature length films plus workshops and talks. Opening night features the Queensland premiere of Book Week. The Australian dark comedy will be followed by a Q&A with writer and director, Heath Davis.

Ride into the dark heart of Australia with Terror Nullius. Part political satire, eco horror and road movie, this feature remixes some of the most iconic characters and moments in Australian cinema and will have you reeling. Delve into the extraordinary life and work of Academy Award-nominated film editor, Jill Bilcock in Dancing the Invisible. Join Jill in conversation about working on some of Australia’s most iconic films. Official selection shorts will screen all weekend. Themed sessions on Women & Film, Environment, Real Stories, Horror and Comedy are sure to entertain!

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?Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™Queensland Symphony OrchestraSaturday 9 Feb 2019, 1.30pm & 7.30pmBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centreqso.com.au/goblet Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ – live in concert is coming to Brisbane! On Saturday 9 February 2019, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the magical score while the entire

film plays in high definition on the big screen. Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who entered Harry’s name into the Goblet of Fire™! In the fourth instalment of this popular live film series, Harry Potter is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a gruelling contest among three wizarding schools in which he confronts a dragon, water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in Lord Voldemort’s grasp. All will change when Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and face challenges beyond their imagining. Don’t miss this special event!

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Alice in Wonderland22 September–10 November 2018 on selected dates Tickets $18Bookings artstheatre.com.au/aliceinwonderland“’Well! I've often seen a cat without a grin,' thought Alice 'but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever saw in my life!’” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland. And most wonderfully curious is the story of a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole, has a tea party with the Mad Hatter, grows,

shrinks and nearly drowns in tears before narrowly avoiding a sticky end with the Queen of Hearts. This timeless, outlandish story is beautifully presented on the Arts Theatre stage with lavish costumes and wildly imaginative sets. It is a production for all ages, with something for audiences young and old to enjoy.

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?Simon Gledhill17 November 2pmChristie Cinema Pipe Organ Kelvin Grove State College Auditorium Adult $32 / Early Bird $27Student $12 / Children $5tosaq.com.auThrow everything you know about organ music out the window. TOSAQ is breaking the rules with the astonishing British virtuoso Simon Gledhill in a concert of unexpected delights. Heart-warming music meets incredible keyboard skills!

Simon will present an entertaining program of ‘British Light Music’ featuring the composing pens of Wally Stott, Frederic Curzon, Jack Strachey and Sidney Torch along with stunning selections from the stage and screen. Memories of Ethel Merman and Betty Grable in “Annie Get Your Gun”, and other movie classics will be highlights. This concert has something for everyone. In 1997, the prestigious American Theatre Organ Society named Simon “Organist of the Year” and in 2015 inducted him into the "Hall of Fame", recognising his contribution to this genre.

TOSAQ will present Simon Gledhill in comfortable cabaret style seating with projection of the performance on screens from multiple cameras bringing the audience closer to the action. Enjoy a complimentary drink (wine or fruit punch) on arrival and afternoon tea at interval.

Book now and discover more at tosaq.com.au

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SparkLab ignites Queensland MuseumOpen Daily, 9.30am-5pm SparkLab atQueensland Museumsparklab.qm.qld.gov.auPlay, question, test, observe and talk your way through Queensland Museum’s new Sciencentre experience, SparkLab! Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover how science impacts your everyday world. Inquiring minds can investigate how matter

behaves, test how we perceive our world, and be limited only by your imagination in this curiosity-driven space. From designing solutions to challenging questions in the Maker Space, getting up close with live science experiments at the Science Bar, and marvelling at the enormous Science on a Sphere, SparkLab is a memorable way to inspire the youngest science fan to find out more about the world we live in. Get ready to become a scientist and book your tickets now at qm.qld.gov.au/sparklab

Tickets: Adult $15.50, Concession $13.50, Child (5 – 15 years) $12.50, Family (2A + 2C) $46

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?Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackQueensland Symphony OrchestraSaturday 1 Dec,2pm & 7.30pmBrisbane Convention& Exhibition Centreqso.com.au/empireOn Saturday 1 December, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the iconic soundtrack to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back while the original film plays in high definition on the big screen.

Since its release over 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences with it mythic storytelling, captivating characters and ground-breaking special effects. In this thrilling episode of the unfolding saga the battle for the galaxy intensifies. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo and Princess Leia flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker journeys to the mysterious planet of Dagobah, where Jedi Master Yoda teaches him the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that

all his training will be called upon sooner rather than later. With music by superstar composer John Williams, this is a not-to-be-missed experience.

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Arseny Tarasevich- NikolaevPresented by SunPACand Sydney International Piano Competition Friday 2 November, 7:30pm SunPAC Theatre, Sunnybank Tickets $30 - $35 sunpac.net.auWinner of the Percy Grainger Second Prize of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition, Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev graces SunPAC’s stage in November with an evening of Russian classics. He will present a program including Mozart’s Fantasia in D minor

K.397, Chopin’s Berceuse Op.57, Rachmaninoff’s 6 Moments musicaux Op.16 and more. Arseny is the grandson of famous Russian pianist Tatyana Nikolayeva – lifelong friend of Dmitri Shostakovich. The talented young musician has toured internationally, performing solo and also with a number of well-regarded orchestras. Arseny will delight audiences with his deep musicality and fiery performance along with his Russian flair.

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?TheBenedetti Elschenbroich Grynyuk TrioPresented by Musica VivaWednesday 7 November 7pm Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityMusicaviva.com.auTickets start at $30When is a trio not just a trio? When it is this one, comprising three stellar soloists. In their Southern Hemisphere debut, the matchless combined talents of Nicola Benedetti, Leonard Elschenbroich and Alexei Grynyuk will light up the stage. This is chamber music

made by an A-team of young guns; and played with love, because they insist on making room for its presence in their busy solo schedules. Given who they are, this ensemble’s program is more than just trios. Instead, it offers a diversity of forms, and a chance to better appreciate each performer, in works for accompanied violin and cello. However, their joy in playing in threes shines through in this arresting end to the Musica Viva season performing great masterworks of the trio repertoire by Brahms.Performing for one night only, prepare to be amazed.Under 40? Musica Viva does $40 for Under 40s!

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Everyday RequiemExpressions Dance Company featuring music performed by The Australian Voices 12–20 October Cremorne Theatre, QPAC www.qtix.com.au 136 246Be swept into a poignant and uplifting story of life, told through captivating contemporary dance theatre. Set against the backdrop of Australian history from the 1950s to today, Everyday Requiem is a powerful story of one ordinary man (acclaimed Brisbane performer Brian Lucas) as he revisits the memories that have created the remarkable and relatable tale of his life – and ours. Choreographed by EDC’s Helpmann Award-winning Artistic Director, Natalie Weir.

Tradiesand ArtistsQueensland Symphony OrchestraSunday 14 October 11.30am Concert Hall, QPACqso.com.auGreat tradespeople – like classical musicians – can tell you the story of where they learned their craft. Many have tools (and instruments) passed down from generation to generation. In this glorious Sunday morning concert, we celebrate the joy of creativity with masterfully crafted music inspired by master craftsmen. Bring along your friends and family (and your favourite brickie, chippie or sparky) for a morning of well-constructed orchestral greatness.

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