Nick Dent
Nick Dent is a Culture Reporter at Brisbane Times, covering arts and things to do in the city.
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Review
Sublime, erotic, dangerous: Dido and Aeneas is 80 minutes of baroque astonishment
Physical feats match vocal brilliance in this powerful staging of Purcell’s tragedy by Opera Queensland with the help of the acrobats of Circa.
- by Nick Dent
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What record did a three-legged lion break? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on the week’s biggest and strangest news stories with our multiple-choice challenge.
- by Nick Dent
Stickybeaks rejoice: Brisbane Open House returns with free access to historic buildings
A former premier’s residence, New Farm’s 1869 “Pink Flats” building is one of the suburb’s historic gems on show.
- by Nick Dent
Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm
Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.
- by Nick Dent
‘So honest about domestic abuse’: How Tina Turner’s story resonates here and now
Turner’s triumph over prejudice and violence to become the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a timely one for Australia in 2024.
- by Nick Dent
Which embassy gave Julian Assange asylum? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Test your general knowledge of the news with our multiple-choice challenge.
- by Nick Dent
Brigitte got drunk at her workplace. Instead of a reprimand, she got applause
Jane Austen spoof Plied and Prejudice is a ‘drunk theatre’ show – a trend that attracts new audiences and gives companies an extra revenue stream.
- by Nick Dent
Simon set out to walk the entire length of the Brisbane River. Then the rains came
A 344-kilometre journey during the 2022 floods proved an education, to say the least. Here’s what author Simon Cleary learnt.
- by Nick Dent
Which suburb has the most people complaining about aircraft noise? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Test your current affairs brainpower with our multiple choice challenge.
- by Nick Dent
Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane
We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly things to do over the June-July term break.
- by Nick Dent
What to expect from the Tucker Carlson, Clive Palmer roadshow
If the conservative US commentator’s sarcasm at the launch is anything to go by, the Freedom Conferences, tackling “threats to truth”, won’t be dull.
- by Nick Dent