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A Brisbane man has been charged with dozens of sexual offence offences over two decades after a major investigation by Queensland police.

The “senior figure in a performing arts company” from Bridgeman Downs, as police described him, has been charged with 69 offences.

They claim the man, 41, used his position to sexually assault eight boys and men, aged between 12 and 20, between the years of 2001 and 2021.

The eight boys and men were allegedly students or employees of the arts company during this period, with offences allegedly committed at locations in Ferny Hills, New Farm, Carindale, Gaythorne and Stafford.

A 35-year-old Bridgeman Downs man, who also conducted work with the theatre company and is known to the 41-year-old man, was also charged with six offences. Police claim he was involved in alleged sexual offences against one of the males.

Both men are expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 5.

Investigations remain ongoing with detectives appealing for anyone with information which may assist investigations to contact them.