5 things to do in Brisbane this weekend

An iconic birthday, an opening of a new giant and tomb raiding in Ancient Egypt!
A new Bluey experience is just one of the things on in Brisbane this weekend.

Sharp new comedy Yoga Play by US playwright Dipika Guha takes to the La Boite stage. Directed by Mina Morita, it is a satire on cultural appropriation and exploitation. The work focuses on Joan, the CEO of yoga apparel giant Jojomon, who soon runs into trouble and requires redemption via her long-suffering CFO, Raj.

Queensland Museum has just opened its latest blockbuster exhibition, Discovering Ancient Egypt. This remarkable exhibition from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities offers a rare glimpse into the culture, daily life and beliefs practised in ancient Egypt.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.