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Matilda Awards reveal a busy and diverse Brisbane theatre scene

At the annual Matilda Awards, judges picked from over 100 shows to find the best in Brisbane, in 2024.

25 Feb 2025 17:04

David Burton

Straight from the Strait proved to be one of the judge's favorites in the 2024 Matilda Awards. Image: Opera Queensland.

Performing Arts

‘Straight from the Strait’ proved to be one of the judges’ favourites in the 2024 Matilda Awards. Image: Opera Queensland.

The Queensland performing arts industry gathered for the annual Matilda Awards to celebrate 2024. A diverse range of winners were celebrated, with the night’s unique ‘Gold Matilda’ going to Flipside Circus to recognise its continued and expansive work for Queensland.

Other big winners included Straight from the Strait, which was the result of a collaboration between Opera Queensland and the Torres Strait Islander community, supported by Yumpla Nerkep Foundation and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in association with the Brisbane Festival. It won Best Musical or Cabaret, the Special Judges’ Award, Best Lighting Design (Jason Glenwright) and Best Set Design (Kevin O’Brien).

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David Burton

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.