LATEST REVIEWS

Paramour Cabaret’s return to Townsville with Happy Hour feels less like a comeback and more like a triumphant homecoming party. Last seen dazzling audiences during NAFA 2024, the company has pitched its tent at Riverway, and this time they’ve brought both the creature comforts and a tightly polished show to warm up the cooler winter nights. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is unmistakably Paramour: welcoming, just a little bit decadent, and entirely designed so

Josnah Jossy as Ariel - photo credit: Lara Stewart Southern Cross Catholic College once again reinforces its reputation for delivering high-quality musical theatre with its vibrant and engaging production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Under the assured direction of Cat Edwards, this production is a visually striking and musically polished achievement, showcasing the immense talent and collaborative spirit of its cast and crew. From the opening curtain to the final bow, t

Image - CTRL Inc Contemporary Theatre Research Lab Inc.’s latest offering, Pieces and Bits, or, A Case of Shows, is an engaging and heartfelt showcase of emerging local talent, and a testament to the value of giving young artists space to experiment, interrogate ideas, and find their voices. Comprised of two short theatrical works, devised and self-directed by the actor-creators themselves, the production is facilitated by CTRL’s artistic director Todd Barty through script-wr

In the days leading up to Bernard Fanning’s Tea & Sympathy 20‑year anniversary show in Cairns, it felt like North Queensland itself was conspiring against us. A tropical low in the Coral Sea kept threatening to spin into something more sinister, and with every refreshed forecast came the creeping suspicion that our trip from Townsville might be washed out. The fear of flooded highways, either on the way up or, worse, on the way home, had us quietly preparing for disappointme

Dreamin’ of Nashville delivered a lively and surprisingly infectious night of country favourites, performed by a UK-based seven‑piece band currently touring the country. Arriving with the expectation of hearing a niche genre, I was instead met with a set list packed with songs far more familiar than anticipated—proof, perhaps, that country music has been receiving increased commercial airplay and slowly weaving its way into mainstream listening habits. The band showcased an

The Dalrymple Hotel turned into a little slice of 70s–80s magic when Dreams hit the stage. This six‑piece band knows exactly how to tap into the spirit of Fleetwood Mac, and having originals Wayne Daniels and Annette Zavesa front and centre gives the whole show a real sense of authenticity. Daniels channels Lindsey Buckingham with that unmistakable guitar energy while Annette leans fully into her inner Stevie Nicks—flowing vocals, effortless charisma, the whole vibe. Add Lil