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Shirley's life a lesson for former 'prisoner' Glenda
Shirley Valentine is returning to Gardens Theatre (July 3-5), and new leading lady Glenda Linscott says playing the role of the popular Liverpuddlian housewife who gets a new lease on life has tought her a thing or two about her own life.
Glenda, who starred as tough bikie inmate Rita 'The Beater' Connors in the cult TV series Prisoner, says she connected with Shirley's struggle to be everything to everyone - a mother, a housewife, a careerwoman - and still have time for herself.
"It's an incredible thing for Shirley to break out of that, and I'm learning by experiencing her journey," Glenda said.
For more information or to book tickets online, visit www.gardenstheatre.qut.com.
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Art Museum
2 George Street, Brisbane
(next to City Botanic Gardens)
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Forum: Is Craft Revolutionary?
Wed 2 July, 6-7pm
Speakers explore the slow process of craft making, the community nature of the practice, the craft-art link and the future of different movements of craft.
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The Art of Millinery
Thurs 3 July, 10am
Designer Alexandra Harper will discuss the history of hat making and its place in the art and fashion industries.
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creative industries precinct
Cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave
Kelvin Grove
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Concept Game Art Competition
Extended until 4 July
Build your own game-world landscape for our first concept art cometition! $100 EB Games voucher up for grabs, visit 60sox.org.au for details.
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Getting Published
Thurs 29 July, 5-6pm @ the glasshouse
Linda Funnell from HarperCollins and David Reiter from Interactive Publications provide valuable advice to budding young writers on how to build a profile and get their work published.
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Gardens Theatre
2 George Street, Brisbane
(next to City Botanic Gardens)
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The Arrival: Family Holiday Show
2 July, 11am & 2pm
The exquisite puppetry and digital animation makes this award-winning show perfect for all ages. The Arrival would make a perfect school holiday activity for your family.
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Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell
3 July, 8pm
4 July, 11am & 8pm
5 July, 2pm & 8pm
This funny yet moving piece of theatre by Willy Russell sees a 42-year-old mother and housewife pack her bags and head for the sun. The note in the kitchen reads: 'Gone to Greece, back in two weeks'...
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creative industries precinct
cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave,
Kelvin Grove
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Craft Revolution
Until 13 July
Explores the idea that craft is radical and revolutionary, through an exhibition and online discussion.
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Kumamoto Artpolis
Until 27 July
Highlights the progressive works of key architects responsible for the birth of modern Japanese architecture.
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Sidney Nolan: A Poetic Vision
Until 17 August
A prolific painter, draughtsman and printmaker, Nolan produced some of the most iconic images in Australian art.
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creative industries precinct
cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave,
Kelvin Grove | Free entry
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Artists vs. Hollywood
Until 28 June @ the block
An exhibition of film and video works highlighting the relationship between contemporary art and mainstream Hollywood cinema.
Visit to win a meal for two at the newly-opened Boys House of Coffee in the Kelvin Grove Urban Village.
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Contagion
Opens 19 July @ the block
World premiere of Gina Czarnecki's newest work, an interactive video installation drawing parallels between the nature of biological infection and the spread of information, ideas and beliefs.
Presented by QUT and Brisbane Festival 08.
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creative industries precinct
Cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave
Kelvin Grove
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