The Brisbane Powerhouse lights up throughout December for Wonderland Festival.
As the nights get warmer, the iconic Brisbane venue will transform into an exciting artistic celebration. Wonderland Festival will see over two weeks of food and performance, with a huge range of burlesque, circus, cabaret, music, poetry, theatre and vaudeville shows to entice and entertain. The outdoor festival will revel in the summery atmosphere, with night food markets, outdoor performance tents and plenty of outdoor activities to suit the season.
Kris Stewart, the festival's Artistic Director, says: “Wonderland is our summer festival under the stars and we invite everyone in Brisbane to come out with their friends and family to soak up the carnival vibes, catch a show or two and taste some of the delightful treats on offer.”
The headline act for 2015 is internationally acclaimed touring show 'Finucane & Smith's Glory Box: La Revolución', returning from a smash-hit South American tour. The show brings a wild night of entertainment, with cocktails, comedy, circus and cabaret. It is a raucous and subversive variety show sure to keep everyone entertained.
'Songs For The Fallen'The festival will see the return of rock star comedy duo Die Roten Punkte. The German siblings bring their new show 'Kunst Rock' to the festival, combining early punk music with irreverent hilarity as they argue their way through an evening of catchy comedy.
Making it's way from Broadway to Brisbane, the stage show 'Songs For The Fallen' tells the story of Marie Duplessis, the French courtesan that inspired Baz Lurhmann's 'Moulin Rouge!' Following her life from party girl to nationwide notoriety, the vaudeville show is guaranteed to entertain.
'I Want To Know What Love Is'Brisbane Festival's 2014 smash hit 'I Want To Know What Love Is' is returns for Wonderland Festival. The performance, based on 800 anonymous love letters, shines a light on love, lust and relationships. Created by Brisbane theatre-maker Dan Evans, the show will tug on your heartstrings as you relieve the highs and the lows of your romantic past.
Nearly 40 more shows round out the complete line-up of Wonderland Festival, featuring a wide range of comedy, performance and dance from local and international acts that is sure to suit any taste.
Die Roten PunkteIn addition to the performance within the Powerhouse, The Bamboozled Tents set up outside will host a rollicking carnival of comedians, circus and more, every night of the festival. With short shows from a range of talented performers that change every week, featuring everything from stand-up to a flea circus.
Wonderland Festival will also be a foodie's dream, with the ever popular Jan Power's Farmers Markets setting up night markets every Thursday to Sunday of the festival. Enjoy a treat for all the senses when Wonderland Festival rolls into town.
Wonderland Festival adorns Brisbane Powerhouse 3-20 December.
