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2022 Events

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Where We Meet

Razor-sharp beats combine with otherworldly vocal soundscapes in a live performance about the universal longing for connection.

31 May - 4 June 2022

Betwixt

Inspirational, energetic and thought provoking, Betwixt by Pink Matter highlights the stories of five top street dancers.

8 June 2022 - 4 March 2023

Distinct

Walk like a beauty queen, krump like a pro.

Betwixt Artist Talk

Join Sammie D, Wanida Serce, and the cast of Betwixt to discuss how the team developed the show.

Betwixt 2022

Inspirational, energetic and thought provoking, Betwixt by Pink Matter highlights the stories of five top street dancers.

Shake Down: Free Community Dance Classes

Start the weekend right by sharing the joy of dance!

11 - 18 June 2022

Thirteen Years

Young women bravely share their stories of the journey through the schooling system, revealing unspoken truths that continue to go…

Mad Dance Festival Battles

Freestylers, are you ready?

Daily Dance at Dusk

Let loose and groove!

13 - 17 June 2022

Rhythmology

A wildly entertaining night of brown showmanship that proudly puts urbanised cultures and their creatives at the forefront.

15 - 17 June 2022

This Time It’s Personal

An exploration of the different personalities within all of us and how we use them to survive, thrive, and have…

The Sad Clown

When you wear a different mask for everyone you meet, life is a performance that never ends.

Artist Roundtable: The Future of Street Dance in Brisbane

What’s next for street dance in Brisbane?

Alexander Vogue Night

Strike a pose! House of Alexander are taking over Metro Arts for a glamourous celebration where art meets activism.

Sea Wall

There's a hole running through the centre of my stomach. You must have all felt a bit awkward because you…

22 - 25 June 2022

Brisbaret 2022

Your favourite local variety night Brisbaret is back for another month - this time with a special, theatrical one-night-only glow up!

Artist in Residence

Urban Foraging Walks

Join local artist Carrie Radzevicius on a walk to explore the urban wildlife of Teneriffe and its surrounds.

28 - 30 June 2022

Artist in Residence

Open Studio with Carrie Radzevicius

Drop by the Ferryman’s Hut this winter to take part in Carrie Radzevicius’s residency with Metro Arts.

28 June - 7 July 2022

Brisbaret

Your favourite local variety night Brisbaret is back for another month - this time with a special, theatrical one-night-only glow up!

28 June 2022 - 30 March 2023

Between Olas

Dancing bodies weave together visceral memories and experiences of the ocean to create a fable for its much needed protection…

Artist in Residence

Drawing with Homemade Botanical Inks

Learn how to make and develop inks from common household scraps and plants with local artist Carrie Radzevicius.

Our Blood Runs in the Street

A voice for the voiceless - verbatim text blends with physical theatre in this ode to human resilience.

13 - 16 July 2022

Sunny Tribe District

Are you ready for the adventure that lasts a lifetime? Well buckle in campers, this summer you get to spend…

22 - 30 July 2022

West End Film Festival

WEFF '22 is bringing the best of Australian film shorts to West End.

4 - 7 August 2022

she is

Enjoy a night of spoken word, music and dance.

ZOOOM

Where children explore what dreams are made of...

7 - 10 September 2022

Mistero Buffo

A devilishly funny masterpiece.

14 - 17 September 2022

Solo Physical Performance Workshop

A step-by-step journey towards developing a dynamic and ‘cinematic’ solo performance style.

17 September 2022

Batshit

"Brave, beautiful and furious work ... one of Australia's most courageous female artists" - Sometimes Melbourne

21 - 24 September 2022

Be Yourself: Developing Autobiographical Theatre Workshop

The fundamentals of creating autobiographical theatre.

24 September 2022

Australia Independent Film Festival

AIFF22 celebrates the very best in independent cinema from Australia and around the world.

30 September - 1 October 2022

BUNKER

Gripping and deeply affecting visual dance theatre that seeks to find beauty in between moments of chaos.

19 - 22 October 2022

We Live Here

An inspiring circus show that celebrates the memories and moments that make a life.

25 - 29 October 2022

Latin American Dream

Dream… Dance… Live

26 November 2022

No Distinguishing Features Premiere

People with disabilities are given a roadmap for their life from birth. These six people tore theirs to shreds.

1 December 2022

DIY BurlesKoala 2022

Catch innovation and titilation all in one flamboyant show!

3 December 2022

Family Friendly

Bear with Me

When was the last time you took your teddy bear to the theatre? Now is the time.

7 - 10 December 2022

Babushka Regifted

Don your ugly jumpers, grab the nutcracker and get ready to regift last year’s dodgy presents with Babushka.

14 - 17 December 2022

Breaking

Live and unedited - a digital theatre experience for the new world.

14 - 17 December 2022

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