Presented alongside a panel discussion on daring to dream big and push boundaries, the documentary offers an all-access pass into the intense two-year making of his lavish cabaret Fashion Freak Show in a vibrant homage to the artist's life and work. From video presentations to TV stars, these showings are for those who love movie magic and televised excitement.
For Film and TV fanatics, these Brisbane Festival offerings are for you! This film-focused lineup includes the exclusive screening of Jean-Paul Gaultier: Freak & Chic, thanks to Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture Fund.
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
Have your heart strings tugged as Trent Dalton’s play dives into the love stories of Brisbane and even his own marriage. Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author – and one of Australia's finest journalists – Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 pounding city pavements, speaking to Australians from all walks of life and asking them one simple and direct question: 'Can you please tell me a love story?’
Get ready to fall in love all over again.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts Interstellar with Roger Sayer
Virtuosic and versatile, international organ star Roger Sayer was chosen by the iconic composer Hans Zimmer to create the prominent organ role for Christopher Nolan's gripping film Interstellar. Sayer shares his experience of working with two living geniuses of cinema before playing his version of the soundtrack. Performances in Australia and several European countries have already received enthusiastic acclaim. One listener observed, "If Hans Zimmer is the heart of Interstellar, then you, Sir, are its soul."
Jean Paul Gaultier: Freak & Chic
Thanks to Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture Fund, the documentary Jean-Paul Gaultier: Freak & Chic, is showing at Brisbane Festival. The film is the perfect companion to Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show which takes up residence in Brisbane as a sensational centrepiece of this year’s Festival.
Filmmaker Yann L’Hénoret follows the show from its infancy to opening night, capturing some moving, vulnerable moments along the way. Join us for this exclusive screening which will be followed by a not-to-be-missed panel discussion about daring to dream big and push boundaries.
Lord Mayor's Children's Program — Proudfoot and Friends
Lucas Proudfoot is well known for his appearances on ABC Kids, and animated music videos. Join the award-winning children’s performer Proudfoot on stage with his guitar, stomp box, didgeridoo and a cast of unforgettable characters on a non-stop musical adventure around Pelican Bay. Catering to 3–7-year-olds, this ground-breaking 45-minute musical comedy show features state-of-the-art digital puppeteering and choreographed animated projections that delight and captivate little ones (and big ones!) as proud.
Volcano
The multi-award-winning Volcano invites audiences into a voyeuristic journey played out across four performances full of surprise and intrigue. A serialised live performance miniseries spanning four 45-minute episodes, Volcano crosses the boundaries of experimental theatre, contemporary dance and psychological sci-fi thriller. Acclaimed director and choreographer Luke Murphy blurs the lines of form and expectation, reality and fiction in live performance made for the Netflix era, part theatre, part television series, part dance.
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