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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Dance review: Ballet Preljocaj: Swan Lake, Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Ballet Preljocaj’s 'Swan Lake' offers a radical reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece in a finely crafted, beautifully delivered production.    

Three men in Elizabethan style costume against and elaborate backdrop. Two are fighting and the third is lying on the ground.
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Theatre review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

A riotous romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, this Abridged version is as hilarious as it is joyful. 

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Dance review: Blue, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

The Australasian Dance Collective celebrates its 40th anniversary with 'Blue', a powerful and beautifully realised trilogy. 

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A 40th anniversary season highlights the best of Australia’s contemporary dance

The Australasian Dance Collective showcases 'Blue', an enticing triple bill, in a celebratory Gala event.

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Musical review: Carrie: The Musical, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

A contemporary stage adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, 'Carrie: The Musical' explores issues relevant to today's youth.   

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Theatre review: The Dictionary of Lost Words, Playhouse Theatre, Brisbane

The Dictionary of Lost Words is a worthy and thought-provoking play but lacks dramatic excitement. 

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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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