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The Empire Launches 2025 THRIVE Festival Program

The Empire Launches 2025 THRIVE Festival Program


The Empire’s popular school holiday event, THRIVE Festival, is set to return from September 25-28, this year plunging beneath the waves and celebrating the wonders of the ocean.

The Empire Announce 2026 ~Major Production~

Following the incredible success of 2024’s Come From Away, The Empire is thrilled to announce the next in-house mainstage production, award-winning smash-hit coming of age jukebox musical, & JULIET.

The recipients of The Empire Foundation's 2024 Youth Bursary program

The Empire Foundation’s commitment to the development of young artists in the region continues with the opening of applications for The Empire Foundation 2025 Youth Bursaries.

By Popular Demand: ~Theatre of Magic Series to Continue with Bonus Performances During Carnival of Flowers~

After six months of sold-out performances, Theatre of Magic is extending their season by popular demand for the remainder of 2025, including four special performances to celebrate the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

A Legacy of Creativity: ~Regional Artists Celebrated in Stunning New Publication~

The vibrance and talent of Southern Queensland’s artists takes centre stage with the launch of a premium publication, Under the Southern Sky – Arts and Culture of Southern Queensland, a showcase of the region’s incredible skill and creativity.

Volunteers ~Behind the Curtain~

Shining a Spotlight on the community powering The Empire’s success

The Empire Raises the Curtain on its ~Stunning New Centrepiece~

After nearly three decades of quietly setting the scene, the Empire Theatre’s iconic red curtain is taking its turn in the spotlight with the unveiling of a premium upgrade.

The Empire Flies High ~as Come From Away closes~

The final planes have departed The Empire following a hugely successful season of the hit Broadway musical, Come From Away, which wrapped with the final matinee performance on Sunday 23 March.

Queensland Theatre's Pride & Prejudice ~serves up the original regency rom-com~

The mother of all romantic comedies, sashays onto the stage in a landmark debut for Queensland Theatre’s 2025 Season across two huge venues from 13 February to 9 March 2025.

The Empire's Cast of Hit Musical ~Come From Away is Revealed~

The Empire has revealed the impressive lineup of 21 local performers set to bring the globally celebrated musical Come From Away to life this March.

~Theatre of Magic~ back by popular demand for 2025 series

After four sold-out shows in September of this year, Theatre of Magic is returning by popular demand to The Empire for a six-month series of performances.

The recipients of The Empire Foundation's 2024 Youth Bursary program

The Empire Foundation has continued their commitment to supporting and nurturing the young performers of the region with the presentation of the 2024 Empire Youth Bursaries.

Western Downs artist Jane Rohrlach. Photo: Ange Stirling

The Southern Queensland Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) will shine a light on talented artists across Southern Queensland with the creation of a high-quality publication aimed at celebrating the spirit and stories of Southern Queensland art and culture.

Acknowledgement
of country

The Empire acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Giabal, Jarowair and Western Wakka Wakka peoples, where we work and present stories. We would like to pay respect to the Elders, past and present and to all First Nations peoples.

Artwork: We Are Yuree by Adrian Bauwens

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