The 60-minute Brisbane show features a carefully curated arc with about 50% scripted content and 50% improvisation, capturing Tina’s spirit in a condensed format.

The upcoming Brisbane season of 'TINA, A TROPICAL LOVE STORY' is a vibrant tribute to Tina Turner, created by Ben Graetz aka Miss Ellaneous, blending storytelling, cabaret, and drag elements.

Ben Graetz performs as Miss Ellaneous, sharing his personal story while maintaining the drag persona Miss TINA, with the show featuring a mix of scripted and improvised content to keep it dynamic.

Accessibility is a core focus, with performances including Auslan interpretation, audio description, and visual content designed to be inclusive for Deaf and low vision audiences.

Creative choices such as audio description and visual elements aim to invite Deaf and low vision audiences, enhancing the sensory experience of the show.

The show adopts a touring model that involves local artists in each city, ensuring the performance remains fresh, relevant, and connected to community stories.

Audience stories, like Tina Turner’s engagement with Aboriginal communities in 1993, deepen the narrative by highlighting her advocacy and influence.

The Brisbane cast includes local First Nations artists, such as choreographer Sani Townson and performers Roymata Holmes, Garret Lyon, Kristal West, Olivia Adams, and Cleopatra Pryce, all embodying Tina’s spirit and having fun.

Reviews praise the show for subverting traditional tribute norms by encouraging guest artists to interpret Tina’s songs in unique ways, showcasing her wide-reaching influence.

Graetz’s experience with inclusive storytelling at Sydney WorldPride and Garrmalang informs his approach, emphasizing space for diverse voices, especially LGBTQIA+SB and First Nations artists.

Inspired by Graetz’s 1993 experience of seeing Tina Turner perform at Darwin Amphitheatre, the show aims to embody her energy, command, and fun, connecting her legacy to local Brisbane artists and community.

The production combines storytelling, cabaret, and drag, focusing on honesty, intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional range, shifting from joy to tenderness during performances.