Queensland Theatre opened its 2018 season with the star-studded razor-sharp rom-com, Black is the New White on Saturday 3 February. After the plays tremendous success in Sydney, artist-commentator Nakkiah Lui has brought the show to Brisbane to be performed by a stellar cast. To celebrate, the company played host to a dazzling opening night at QPAC.

Bernard Curran & Susan Learmonth

David Morton-Paine, Leah & Matt Seery

Elizabeth Jameson, Abbe Anderson, Tony Briggs, Valerie Cole & James Cole

Lucy Banks & Rebecca Ninness

Maddie Moore & Kate Hardy

Margaret Cassidy & Wendy Cullen

Shanna Smith & Pip Loth

Maria Giusre & Hon Grace

Paige Rattray, Luke Carroll & Shari Sebbens

Jessica Shannon, Chris Shannon, Sarah Whyte & Chris Whyte

Sheryl Cornack & Leanne O'Shea

Sam Strong & Fotheringham

Nicholas Morton-Paine & Whitney Eglington

Tony Briggs & Geoff Morrell

Belinda Watton & Matt Watton