WHAT’S ON
BAROQUE AT ITS BEST
MIRUSIA HEADLINES SILVER MEMORIES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SOPRANO, Mirusia is home in Brisbane after 12 years touring as renowned Dutch violinist André Rieu’s star soprano, and will be headline artist at the inaugural Silver Memories Christmas Spectacular with Mirusia. She will perform with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and the Queensland Choir, and will be joined on stage by Brisbane baritone Jason Barry-Smith, who will compere the concert, to performances of the Christmas favourites. The singer is an ambassador for Silver Memories, a 24/7 broadcast service for the aged. With a full symphony orchestra conducted by Stefanie Smith, and a 60-voice choir the Silver Memories
Christmas Spectacular with Mirusia is a family concert celebration. Brisbane City Hall Sunday, December 19, 3pm Tickets 4mbs.sales.ticketsearch.com/ sales/salesevent/15372 Visit silvermemories.com.au
CLEOPATRA, depicted by history as a woman possessing legendary intelligence and enviable beauty, is the inspiration for the stunning program of classical music in The Queen of the Nile. Queensland’s chamber orchestra, Camerata, has established itself on the national stage with its track record of artistic achievement. The concert features showpiece Baroque arias by Handel inspired by Cleoptara, alongside music by his contemporaries. Praised by critics world-wide for her “vivacity and clarity” soprano Sofia Troncoso will feature in two arias from Handel’s Giulio Cesare, including Piangero. The evening finishes with a burst of vocal pyrotechnics from Vivaldi’s opera Il
NETWORK FOR OLDER WOMEN
LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT WITH THE POPS
OLDER Women’s Network Qld welcomes mature aged women interested in social activities, meeting new people, making friends and learning new things, to a meeting at one of its branches. The group was formed more than 25 years ago and has nine branches, mainly in the southeast. It aims to provide all the information that older women need to lead enjoyable, healthy and fulfilling lives and to be proud of contributing to their community. Anyone who’d like to know more or thinking about new adventures for 2022 can find more information from: Bribie Island: Betty 0409 470100; Capalaba: Naomi 0424 060603; Lutwyche: Carol 0417 703550; Mitchelton: Judith 0431 159921; Morayfield: June 0411 018570; Woody Point: Helen 0418 796365; Wynnum-Manly: Heather 0422 883 349. Visit ownqld.org.au
A SPECIAL presentation of the world’s favourite seasonal feel-good film, Love Actually, will see the Queensland Pops Orchestra perform the soundtrack live-to-picture. The ultimate rom-com has transformed into an exciting way to celebrate the holiday season, with a magical performance that combines the film favourite projected on a huge screen and augmented by an extraordinary live
Tigrane, inspired by the other Cleopatra, the Queen of Armenia. Virtuosity is in full flight as artistic director Brendan Joyce takes a central role in Pisendel’s Violin Concerto in D Major. RPAC Concert Hall, Cleveland December 17, 7pm. Tickets $30-$45. Bookings: 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
music experience. Released in 2003, Richard Curtis’ funny, heart-wrenching and cheeky film features 10 interwoven stories of love around Christmas time. Brisbane audiences will experience the film in a whole new way as BAFTA award-winning Craig Armstrong’s evocative score reaches new heights with Queensland Pops Orchestra performing live. Great Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Saturday, December 18, 7.30pm. Bookings ticketek.com.au
Redland Performing Arts Centre presents
“Magical” “Pure joy” “I just got booff’ed” Welcome to the wonderful other-worldly realm of BOOFF! If you love a bit of Julian Clary or Dame Edna Everage, you’ll love the larger-than-life persona of BOOFF! From the beautiful mind of Clint Bolster, this up-close and immersive show is an unforgettably funny, dark and sweet slice of Tim Burton-esque brilliance not to be missed.
THUR 2 – SAT 18 DECEMBER Tickets: $28, Grps of 10 $25pp via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au
Redland Performing Arts Centre, Performance Lawn
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Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
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