Queensland theatre legends and industry VIPs filled La Boite's Roundhouse Theatre last night for Artistic Director David Berthold's unveiling of the company's reimagined look and 2010 theatre season.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr Margreta
Elkins AM, one of the foremost mezzo-sopranos of the 20th century and
an Honorary Life Member of Opera Queensland.
Prepare yourself for the razzle-dazzle of the hit musical
Chicago, set to tour nationally throughout 2009 following a Gala
Opening at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre, QPAC.
Six of the most promising independent Queensland dance and theatre
groups will engage in a unique three-year Australia Council pilot,
which seeks to create an alternative support structure for creators of
new performance work.
With the internationally acclaimed Australian Festival of Chamber Music
2008 wrapped up, current Chair Marg O’Donnell is handing over the baton
after a stellar four year term that has ended on a high note with this
year’s festival boasting the highest ticket sales in its 18 year
history.
At the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in July in Townsville,
these five enormously talented artists have promised to delight with
both words and music, and show a little of what’s behind their musical
perfection
