Stephen Henry | Photographer

31/07/2026

Queensland Theatre Company just finished a sell out season of Pride and Prejudice. It was a classic retelling of the story with a couple of contemporary tweaks that made it a flawless, modern masterpiece! There has never been anything better, anywhere, ever: the acting, staging, lighting, script, soundtrack etc. was sublime and the result was an uplifting, adrenaline rush with just the right amount of shade sprinkled in there.
Congratulations to Daniel Evans and Bridget Boyle who co-directed, and to all the brilliant people involved.
Cast: Gael Ballantyne, Maddison Burridge, William Carseldine, Daphne Chen, Chenoa Deemal, Gerard, Andrew Hearle, Stephen Hirst, Cameron Hurry, Amy Ingram, Perry Mooney, Bryan Probets, Zoë Schramm, Jeremiah Wray, Elise Grieg.
Creatives: Guy Webster-soundtrack,
Creatives; Co-Adaptors: Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, Co-Designer: Christina Smith, Composer and Sound Designer: Guy Webster, Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright, Intimacy Coordinator, Choreographer, and Movement Director: Nerida Matthaei, Dramaturg: Saffron Benner, Vocal Coach: Gabrielle Rogers
Wardrobe: Nathalie Ryner
It was an honour and thrill to capture it!:)
Please tag anyone involved! Thanks QTC

18/06/2026

It was a fun night photographing Endeavour Foundation ‘s 75th anniversary last Saturday night at Rydges South Bank Hotel, Brisbane :)

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

Was back at The Concert Hall, QPAC Performing Arts Centre for another Sunday afternoon of music. Southern Cross Soloists treated the audience to a programme of brilliant music, including:
John Luther Adams songbirdsongs
Brenda Gifford Djana (Talk) and Gambambara
Nardi Simpson of stars and birds
Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals with poetry and images by Michael Leunig

09/02/2026

'Photographed the season opening performance of Queensland Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening, the performance of masterpiece after musical masterpiece was a treat for the eyes and ears.
The professional debut of young eighteen year old cellist Patrick Phillips was awesome! Everything else ranged from the sublime to the ridiculously good. Thanks QSO.

31/12/2025

Another year that had the typical mix of ups and downs, challenges and successes, but when it came to photography, it was diverse, fun and rewarding.
I started the year on a photo essay for an agency about mixed grazing of goats and cattle out west Warwick, which was a change of scenery and a reminder of the quiet beauty of dry country.
La Boite had a season over three months called Encore which represented past plays from La Boite’s 100-year history. Actors read off the page with virtually no rehearsal: it was testimony to the skill of the actors, the power of scripts and the rich history of La Boite as the producers of great theatre, and each of the plays was surprisingly entertaining even when stripped of lighting, sets and costumes. Also photographed rehearsals for We're All Going to Die which was a brilliant collaboration between La Boite and Dead Puppets.
The English-Speaking Awards was hosted at Government House with the legendary Rolly Sussex amongst others in attendance.
Mid-year saw a new Grand Master invested at the Masonic Lodge in Ann Street, with pomp and pageantry.
Redeemer College at Rochdale performed another incredible production at the QUT Gardens Theatre. They have a dynamic musical theatre program powered by the mercurial Kelly Redhead- Adelt.
The International River Foundation’s annual symposium came to Brisbane this year, hosted at The Star Casino. Held over three days it was a fascinating look at the state of rivers around the world and how to protect them, with the Awards held on the closing night.
Poetry in Action also came to town and a few lucky schools enjoyed the presentation of classic poetry in the hands of three talented actors who brought the works to life; equal parts thought-provoking and hilarious.
I was also lucky to work with Endeavour Foundation on several occasions documenting events at their sites, Rydges Hotel South Bank, and the Weekend Edition of the Great Endeavour Rally at Imbil State Forest over a frosty weekend.
Niche Media continued to produce quality events in Brisbane, one being a presentation night at Cult - a shortlist of commercial designers presenting their recent stunning works.
Southern Cross Soloists performed their series at QPAC and held their annual Chamber Music Festival on Tamborine Mountain in August; simply sublime performances of the most beautiful music.
I returned to La Boite late in the year to shoot the production of Congratulations, Get Rich! which was a brave, heartfelt, bittersweet telling of the writer and lead actor’s family story, which was topped off by a marriage proposal on stage closing night😊
I also wrapped the year of performance photography returning to Queensland Theatre Company and the Playhouse, QPAC for A Few Good Men. It was a stupendous retelling of the classic tale we all know, and bristling with energy, wit and drama - a masterclass in entertaining theatre.
And to finish off the year, I had a few canines modelling for me 🐶. More to come in 2026. Huge thanks to everyone for the opportunity to work together on some amazing projects. Happy New Year everyone! 🎇