Category: Gold Coast
Review: Mamma Mia! Brings Joy To The Gold Coast
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★★★★☆ Mamma Mia! Here I go again..? When I was asked to review The Very Popular Theatre Company’s Mamma Mia! on the Gold Coast, I was hesitant. Having performed in Mamma Mia! myself just one month ago, I knew I was going to be looking at this production through a slightly different lens to any…
Review: Heathers Brings Big Fun To The Gold Coast
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★★★★★ Anyone who’s seen Heathers: The Musical knows it’s unlike almost any other night at the theatre. Audiences cheer as though they’re at a rock concert, queues for merchandise and the post-show meet-and-greets stretch into the night, and fans, affectionately known as Corn Nuts, arrive in costume to celebrate a…
Review: NAPA Ensemble Strikes Gold With Jagged Little Pill
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Jukebox musicals are a divisive genre. People seem to either love them or hate them. I enjoy them as productions, but their soundtracks have never been on repeat in my playlist. Jagged Little Pill, however, has changed all that for me. Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 album of the…
Win Tickets To Cirque Nouvelle In Brisbane & The Gold Coast!
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Get ready for an unforgettable school holiday experience as Cirque Nouvelle returns to Queensland for a strictly limited season, bringing its visually spectacular and high-energy contemporary circus to Brisbane on Friday 26 June and the Gold Coast on Saturday 27 June 2026. Following sell-out performances across Australia, this internationally acclaimed…
Review: La Clique Lets Loose With Popcorn, Puppets & Complete Chaos
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★★★★☆ To say I’ve seen a lot of circus cabaret lately is an understatement. So much so that I can usually feel where a show is heading within the first ten minutes. Not because they’re all the same, but because the bones of it tend to be. A bit of…
Review: Elastic Hearts Presented By Queensland Ballet & HOTA
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The opening of Queensland Ballet’s Elastic Hearts was a night of exquisite artistry that left the audience on their feet in a standing ovation. Set to the music of Australia’s own Sia, Elastic Hearts is a powerful symphony of movement, music and imagery. Elastic Hearts blooms with passion, playfulness and an irresistible touch of…
Review: Rob Beckett Giraffe 2025 Australian Tour
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On the final stop of his Australian tour, Rob Beckett had the crowd on side before he’d even reached the microphone. It was an impressive feat for the UK’s sixth-richest comedian, especially considering half the audience were still wondering why the show was called Giraffe and not Teeth. While introductions…
Review: In The Heights Brings Heat Hope And Hip Swaying Energy
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights has exploded onto the stage at the Gold Coast’s HOTA, Home of the Arts, for a limited season. Off the back of its successful Melbourne season, this joyous celebration of humanity champions the strength of community and the vibrant tapestry of diversity. Filled with rhythm,…
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong Is So Hilariously Right
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Taking the HOTA stage, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong had Gold Coast audiences in hysterics. As the longest-running comedy in London, this must-see, comedic extravaganza is one for the whole family to enjoy. Returning to Australia and New Zealand for the 10th Anniversary Tour and presented by…
Review: Lord of the Rings A Musical Tale, Gold Coast
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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has touched down at HOTA on the Gold Coast, marking the final Australian stop of its national tour. This is a strictly limited season before the production packs its bags and heads to Singapore next month. Originally premiering in Toronto in…
Review: Looking For Alibrandi Serves Drama With Extra Sauce
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Looking for Alibrandi is a beloved and bittersweet coming-of-age story that has resonated with Australian audiences for decades. First published in 1992, Melina Marchetta’s debut novel quickly became a bestseller, earning multiple literary awards. It was later adapted into the acclaimed 2000 film, which won Best Film at the AFI…
Review: Marrow By Australian Dance Theatre Is Bold Raw And Unapologetic
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Created by the electric mind of Director Daniel Riley, Marrow by Australian Dance Theatre is a raw and captivating dance work that confronts the cultural narratives shaping today’s political landscape. Taking the stage at Gold Coast’s HOTA, a breathtaking ensemble of six dancers embody the layers of our nation’s conscience to…
World First Literary Treasures Make Australian Exclusive Debut At HOTA
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In a world-first exhibition, some of the most treasured manuscripts and iconic portraits of British literary giants have arrived on the Gold Coast. Writers Revealed: Treasures from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London is preparing to open at HOTA, Home of the Arts. From Saturday 12 April, the…
Review: La Clique Is A Wild Wet And Wonderfully Weird Night Out
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Celebrating 20 years since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, La Clique is back – brasher, bolder, and more brilliant than ever. Currently touring Australia, the Olivier Award-winning circus cabaret is a whirlwind of comedy, burlesque, and sheer chaos. It’s vaudeville for the 21st century, and it doesn’t care about…
Review: RBG Makes Unmissable Final Victory Lap
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Sydney Theatre Company’s RBG: Of Many, One continues to strike a powerful chord with audiences across the country. Since its 2022 premiere, the one-woman show has played to sold-out houses and rave reviews. Now, in a well-earned victory lap, the 2025 season has toured to Riverside Parramatta, Melbourne, and HOTA…
