Suzannah Conway

Suzannah Conway is an experienced arts administrator, having been CEO of Opera Queensland, the Brisbane Riverfestival and the Centenary of Federation celebrations for Queensland. She is a freelance arts writer and has been writing reviews and articles for over 20 years, regularly reviewing classical music, opera and musical theatre in particular for The Australian and Limelight magazine as well as other journals. Most recently she was Arts Hub's Brisbane-based Arts Feature Writer.

Suzannah Conway's Latest Articles

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Circus review: Cirque Alice, Concert Hall, QPAC

A high-energy, Las Vegas-styled spectacular featuring some of the world’s best circus artists lands in Brisbane.

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Theatre review: A Girl's Guide to World War, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

A remarkable story of the bravery of female medical pioneers, exploring the strictures of the early 20th century within a…

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Exhibition review: Precious, Museum of Brisbane

Displaying more than 3000 objects from 30 locally sourced collections, Precious is an impressive and delightful new exhibition from the…

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Musical review: Calamity Jane, Bille Brown Theatre QPAC

Celebrating the wildest woman of the west, this heart-warming, hilarious musical ticks every box for a fabulous night out. 

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QPAC’s new Chief Executive, Rachel Healy, shares her powerful vision for the performing arts

Ushering in a new era, she has much to offer in her role at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

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Exhibition review: Danie Mellor: marru I the unseen visible, Queensland Art Gallery

North Queensland multidisciplinary artist, Danie Mellor, explores Australia’s shared history in a powerful new exhibition. 

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Music review: Grand Septet, QPAC

A world premiere and some rarely performed works for string and woodwind open Ensemble Q’s 2025 QPAC series.

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Music review: Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, QPAC

Camerata’s first concert of 2025 offered three exceptional classical works, with the addition of wind, brass and percussion players.  

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Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie? Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The journey of a mother and daughter separated by the government’s removal policy is a heartbreaking tale of courage and…

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Theatre review: Macbeth, Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite Theatre

Seen via the lens of the prophetic three witches, a reimagined 'Macbeth' offers much promise, but fails in its vision…

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