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Join speaker Les Malezer, co-chair of the National Congress of Australia's First People, to pay tribute to the work of Eddie Mabo and examine current issues facing Australia's First Nations' Peoples at the Mabo Oration 2013 in the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today 21 July.

From the multi-award winning team behind shake & stir's 1984 and Animal Farm, comes a brand new production, Tequila Mockingbird, inspired by the themes, characters and relationships from the classic novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Last night the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Nguin Warrup Limited were recognised at the Queensland Reconciliation Awards at Brisbane City Hall for their partnership in delivering the inaugural Clancestry: A Celebration of Country. The awards recognise those that are advancing reconciliation in Queensland.

Internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre has created a breathtaking theatrical experience by award-winning choreographer Stephen Page set to tour Victoria and Hobart.

Brisbane's popular Southern Cross Soloists are taking a new direction for the second concert in their 2013 season, adding movement and percussion to their traditional chamber repertoire to create Rhythm and Dance.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) joins in the festival season this September with the return of the FREE after-dark hot spot, WunderBar, home to some of the hottest bands, dancers and DJs from 7 to 28 September in the Cascade Court, QPAC.

Great news for music fans! The legendary George Benson will perform one night only in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Concert Hall onThursday 22 August 2013.

Inspired by the themes of Lord of the Flies comes, Spirit of the Lore, a not to be missed brand new work presented by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA). This brand new, dramatic production makes its world premiere in the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC from 11 to 19 September 2013.

Kristin Chenoweth, the shining star of stage and screen, will put a spell on you when she performs for one night only, tonight 14 June 2013 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Running from 6 to 14 September 2013, in the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre(QPAC), When Time Stops capitalises on Natalie Weir's incredible capacity to collaborate with composers and live musicians, with a brand new score by Helpmann Award winner Iain Grandage, played live on stage by 12 of Queensland's chamber orchestra, Camerata of St John's.

After nearly four years enchanting audiences in London, across the UK and on Broadway, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG landed in Australia in 2012, playing to packed houses in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and now it is Queensland's turn to be captivated by this wonderfully fun show.

Join speaker Les Malezer, co-chair of the National Congress of Australia's First People, to pay tribute to the work of Eddie Mabo and examine current issues facing Australia's First Nations' Peoples at the Mabo Oration 2013 in the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Sunday 21 July.

After nearly four years enchanting audiences in London, across the UK and on Broadway, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG landed in Australia in 2012, playing to packed houses in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and now it is Queensland's turn to be captivated by this wonderfully fun show. Opening at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from November 2013, in the Lyric Theatre, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is sure to delight and excite audiences of all ages. As the longest running musical ever to play the London Palladium and with the most expensive theatre prop in British history the show's Australian producer Tim Lawson said he was thrilled to be bringing the show to Queensland from November 2013.

After its acclaimed world premiere tour throughout Australia in 2011 and subsequent sold out seasons throughout 2012 in London, Paris, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna, the international Cuban sensation Ballet Revolucion returns in 2013 with an extensive Australian tour, opening at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

As part of Anywhere Theatre Festival, Small Crown Productions presents 1066: The Bayeux Tapestry Brought to Life, running 8-18 May 2013. Performances play at 7pm at the Collectors Cafe, Queensland Museum. Prices: $12, $17 VIP $29 (incl. VIP, priority seating, Free Drink etc.)

Brisbane's popular Southern Cross Soloists are taking a new direction for the second concert in their 2013 season, adding movement and percussion to their traditional chamber repertoire to create Rhythm and Dance.

Some of Australia's hottest tap dancers and musical theatre performers auditioned for their part in the 25th anniversary tour of Hot Shoe Shuffle and after a nationwide search, the talented Tap Brothers have been cast.

One of Australia's favourite bands, The Whitlams are returning to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for one night only on Friday 21 June 2013.

As part of Anywhere Theatre Festival, Small Crown Productions presents 1066: The Bayeux Tapestry Brought to Life, running 8-18 May 2013. Performances play at 7pm at the Collectors Cafe, Queensland Museum. Prices: $12, $17 VIP $29 (incl. VIP, priority seating, Free Drink etc.)

GREASE is still the word - due to an unprecedented demand for tickets, an additional week of performances has been added to the Brisbane season. Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost today announced that performances for his multi-million dollar production of GREASE will now commence in Brisbane on Tuesday August 20 instead of August 27, with the official opening night on Sunday August 25 at 6pm.

Looking for something fun and different to entertain the kids these Easter school holidays? Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has just the ticket with an exciting program that includes performances by an international Circus company in Cirque de la Symphonie and favourite story book characters coming to life on stage in the return of Hairy Maclary and Friends.

Kristin Chenoweth, the shining star of stage and screen, will put a spell on you when she performs for one night only, on Friday 14 June 2013 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Joseph Tawadros collaborates with The Song Company for The Prophet, a musical work based on excerpts from the much book The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, at the Dunstan Playhouse today 4 and tomorrow 5 April.

To celebrate the national anniversary tour, the cast of Hot Shoe Shuffle are asking dancers aged 8 and above whether they be beginners, pros, adult tappers, students - everyone, to participate in this world record attempt for the largest tap dance. Initially in Brisbane, with further record attempts in Sydney and Melbourne, this unique and exciting event will determine which city will become the Tap Capital of Australia.

Looking for something fun and different to entertain the kids these Easter school holidays? Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has just the ticket with an exciting program that includes performances by an international Circus company in Cirque de la Symphonie and favourite story book characters coming to life on stage in the return of Hairy Maclary and Friends.