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Trevor Evans

Tuesday, November 28

Three dozen votes the difference in Brisbane as majority looms for Labor

Just 34 votes separate one of the most closely contested seats in the federal election but Labor is pulling slightly ahead of the Greens.

On the RISE: $1m Federal funding to get La Boite growing again

Hot on the heels of unveiling details of its 2021 season, Queensland’s La Boite Theatre has announced it will employ an artist company of 22 professional actors and theatre-makers following its successful application for a share of the Federal Government’s $75 million Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) fund.

Brisbane's Contemporary Circus has joined forces with Aardman for a circus-infused theatrical production of Shaun of the Sheep, which will have its global premiere at QPAC in March. (Photo: ABC)

Audiences set to flock to QPAC for world premiere of Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show

In another sign the Sunshine State is leading the herd when it comes to the recovery of the arts and cultural sector, Queensland has secured the world premiere of a theatrical circus production centred around the wild and woolly exploits of Shaun the Sheep.