This Week in Brisbane

By Kate McCart | Posted in This Week In Brisbane | 19 March 2012 7:04AM

It's a culturally colourful week in Brisbane. Have a Sunday session with Xavier Rudd, get a little bit spiritual at Lululemon's yoga class, sing along to the new Sweeney Todd musical or take a gander Anton Bruehl's fashion photography exhibition.

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Tuesday: Chill Out Yoga | Lululemon

Join Lululemon educators and yoga teachers extraordinaire, Jess and Phoebe for a mid-week yoga class. It’s the perfect way to break up your week and re-engergise for the rest of your day!

Where: Lululemon | Unit 5 at 65 James Street in New Farm

When: 12:30 – 1:15pm

Contact: 0459 102 273

Wednesday: Will Anderson at The Brisbane Comedy Festival | The Brisbane Powerhouse

Have a laugh at Will Anderson’s ‘Wilarious’ act this Wednesday at The Brisbane Comedy Festival. Host of the ABC TV’s Gruen Transfer, this is his 17th show and it’s bound to be a ripper.

Where: The Brisbane Powerhouse | 119 Lamington Street in New Farm

When: 20th – 25th March from 9:00pm

Cost: $30 - $40

Contact: 07 3358 8600

Thursday: Sweeney Todd – A Musical Thriller | Schonell Theatre at the University of Queensland

Don’t miss the demon barber of Saville when he returns to Brisbane. Thursday is the opening night of the production laced with dark humor, dazzling wit and infectious score.

Where: Schonell Theatre at the University of Queensland | Union Road in St. Lucia

When: 22nd March – 13th April from 7:30pm on weekdays

Cost: $35 - $45

Tickets: www.ignatians.com.au

Friday: Romeo & Juliet by the Australian Ballet | Lyric Theatre at QPAC

Watch the greatest love story ever told, Romeo & Juliet, directed by Graeme Murphy who is famous for bringing a new life to classic ballet. Make sure you take note of the amazingly beautiful costumes designed by Australia fashion luminary Akira Isogawa.

Where: Lyric Theatre at QPAC | Melbourne Street in South Brisbane

When: 23rd – 28th March from 6:30pm

Cost: From $33

Tickets: www.qpac.com.au

Saturday: In the spotlight: Anton Bruehl photographs 1920’s – 1950’s | QUT Art Museum

Spend some time perusing Anton Bruehl’s inventive and perfectly realized photographs from the 1920’s – 1950’s that featured in magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. Our art aficionado, Nadia Buick has recommended Bruehl’s exhibition in her March post.

Where: QUT Art Museum | 2 George Street in the Brisbane CBD

When: 18th February – 15th April
Contact: 07 3138 5370

Sunday: Xavier Rudd | The Hi-Fi

Spiritualist surfer and blues and roots musician, Xavier Rudd will be playing his latest album, 'Following the Sun' at The Hi-Fi this Sunday. The sound is a return to his more organic roots and yes, he will be bringing all those insturments.
Where: The Hi Fi | 125 Boundary Street in West End
When: From 7.30pm
Cost: $55.00
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au

Image sourced: Cultrablog

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