A Season of Dreamers
welcome to 2019
A defining feature of a theatre season — and especially a Queensland Theatre season — is variety. No other medium can treat its audience to such a range of experiences across 12 months. 2019 at Queensland Theatre is a case in point. Between the book-ends of two of the greatest plays ever written, we have an exquisitely observed relationship portrait, a rock and roll road trip, an incendiary political battle cry, a heart-warming family classic, a wicked social comedy, and even a joyous new musical. This range extends to generational experiences too. In 2019 you can be part of the extreme passion that only teenage years can induce, the disillusion that can accompany the end of a working life, the idealism of young adulthood, the ebbs and flows of a long relationship, and the bittersweet passage from childhood to adulthood. Thanks to the genius of the shows, we can all recognise these things intimately, however near or far they are. If there is diversity across the eight shows, they are all tied together by the quality of artistry you have come to expect from Queensland Theatre. They are also unified by a spirit of optimism. Even if the stories occasionally break our hearts with tragic circumstances, they are all shot through with hope. This is a season full of dreamers, of people who confront even the darkest of times with a faith that life can be better.
On the topic of life being better, we’re thrilled that 2019 also marks the commencement of our principal partnership (the first in the Company’s history) with RACQ. Partnerships like this are only possible when two companies share a profound alignment of purpose. Both of us are about creating great experiences for Queenslanders. That’s something we’ve loved doing for nearly 50 years at Queensland Theatre. In 2019 we will start the celebrations for our milestone before programming an anniversary season for you in 2020. In the meantime, enjoy the next instalment. — Sam Strong Artistic Director
The Plays Era
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True Sto ry
Go lde n
ts Expa
Son edy m o C
edy Trag
Ac tiv
ism
Ro ck ‘n’ Ro ll
Idealism
9 Feb — 2 Mar
Death of a Salesman
9 Mar — 6 Apr
hydra
1 — 25 May
barbara and the camp dogs
29 Jun — 20 Jul
city of gold
29 Jul — 17 Aug
storm boy
3 — 31 Aug
l’appartement
7 Sep — 5 Oct
fangirls
26 Oct — 16 Nov
antigone
Rit ua l
etry p p Pu
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Sister s
y yalt o R atre e h T
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The requiem for the American Dream that defined the 20th Century As the death-rattle of American optimism echoes through the land of the Free Market, travelling salesman Willy Loman loses himself in the halcyon haze of the past. Once the king of the road, Willy is veering off it. Time was, he could sell anyone anything, and his reward was the whole package: wife, two sons, the car, the white picket fence. But now he’s feeling his years. He’s behind on the mortgage, he’s sidelined by his wet-behind-the-ears boss, and the final straw is when his adult son Biff – once a sporting prodigy, now a directionless disappointment – lands on the doorstep, further loosening Willy’s grip on the reality of his broken-down life. Arthur Miller’s towering classic is a timeless meditation on the human need to feel special, a withering commentary on capitalism, and a tragic portrait of a fallout between father and son. Directed by Jason Klarwein Set Designer Richard Roberts Associate Designer/Costume Designer Anthony Spinaze Lighting Designer Verity Hampson Composer/Sound Designer Justin Harrison Cast includes: Charles Allen (True West, Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story), Kevin Hides (Composing Venus, A Conversation), Peter Kowitz (Janet King, Crownies), Thomas Larkin (The Wider Earth, Macbeth), Jackson McGovern (The Owl and the Pussycat, Rent – The Musical), Angie Milliken (The Effect, Rake), Ilai Swindells (Redfern Now, Open Slather) Pictured Peter Kowitz
‘Arthur Miller’s masterful 1949 play is a work of such heightened theatricality, its language both raw and lyrical, that its characters need to live and breathe in our direct presence.’ – The Hollywood Reporter
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The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. It’s gone on to win three more Tony Awards for Best Revival on Broadway.
American Classic
Dream Sequence
1940s
9 Feb — 2 Mar Playhouse, QPAC
Death of a salesman By Arthur Miller
9 Mar — 6 Apr Bille Brown Theatre
Hydra By Sue Smith
The true love story of Charmian Clift, George Johnston and My Brother Jack They were writers, dreamers and free spirits. In the 1950s, Australian authors Charmian Clift and George Johnston fled halfway across the world to the idyllic Greek island of Hydra, determined to carve out a bohemian living as artists. As they revel in their picturesque community, far off the world’s literary map, inspiration for the great Australian work strikes. But a manyheaded monster of jealousy, infidelity, illness and alcoholism also rises from the crystal blue waters of their sun-kissed island home. Award-winning Sue Smith weaves the original writings of two of Australia’s literary icons into a moving relationship drama. She conjures the passion and intensity of the near mythical ‘King and Queen of Hydra’ as they follow their dream, only to end up in a Greek tragedy of their own making. Directed by Sam Strong Designer Vilma Mattila Lighting Designer Nigel Levings Cast includes: Anna McGahan (Picnic at Hanging Rock, Underbelly), Nathan O’Keefe (Alexandra’s Project, Balloon Man), Bryan Probets (The 39 Steps, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) Pictured Anna McGahan
A State Theatre Company of South Australia co-production
Hydra has been supported by the Queensland Theatre Legal Chapter, through the Play Commissioning Fund
‘Ask nothing of it and the soul retires, the flame of life flickers, burns lower, expires for want of air. Here, in the midst of all our difficulties, life burns high.’ – Charmian Clift While living on Hydra, George Johnston wrote his 1964 Miles Franklin Award-winning novel, My Brother Jack.
queensland theatre premiere Paradise
Love Story
Expats
A rock’n’roll family reunion that will break your heart and fill it with songs Hitting the big time is tough when the only booking your kick-ass band can score is a pub gig. But the boisterous, bolshie Barbara and her rockers the Camp Dogs are in it for the long haul. When a family tragedy beckons, Barbara and her sister (and fellow muso) René set off on a long and winding motorbike adventure from Sydney, through Darwin, and finally to Katherine – where the bickering pair come face to face with some home truths. Part madcap buddy comedy, part electrifying rock gig, and part clarion call against the taint of inequality, this effervescent play with songs sold out its original season at Sydney’s Belvoir. Now it’s set to charm the pants off Brisbane. Directed by Leticia Cáceres Set Designer Stephen Curtis Costume Designer Chloe Greaves Lighting Designer Karen Norris Sound Designer Steve Toulmin Musical Rehearsal Director Adm Ventoura Musicians: Sorsha Albuquerque (Guitar), Jessica Dunn (Bass Guitar), Michelle Vincent (Drums) Cast includes: Troy Brady (Black Arm Band, Troy n Trevelyn and the Tribe), Elaine Crombie (Top of the Lake, An Octoroon), Ursula Yovich (Mother Courage and Her Children, Australia) Pictured Ursula Yovich
A Belvoir production in association with Vicki Gordon Music Productions Indigenous Theatre at Belvoir supported by The Balnaves Foundation
‘This is a wonderfully stirring show, funny and moving. It enriches the heart.’ – The Australian Ursula Yovich was recently listed as one of the Top 21 most iconic Women of Australian Stage, Page and Screen by The Age.
Smash Hit
Comedy
Sisters
1 — 25 May Bille Brown Theatre
Barbara AND THE CAMP DOGS By Ursula Yovich and Alana Valentine
29 Jun — 20 Jul Bille Brown Theatre
CITY OF GOLD By Meyne Wyatt
A battle cry from the front line of Australian identity All Breythe ever wanted was to be an actor, but this isn’t how he imagined his first big television gig – as a young Aboriginal man, being the face of a disastrous misfire of an advertisement that will get him roasted by his mob. When a messenger bird suddenly brings Breythe tragic tidings from his family, it spurs him on a journey of grief and duty. Returning home to Kalgoorlie, he is thrust headlong into family conflict and the reality of what it means to be an Indigenous youth in today’s Australia. Rising star Meyne Wyatt’s debut play is as riveting and unflinchingly honest as his stage presence. Urgent, wryly funny and politically incendiary, City of Gold is a call for change that will sound out for years to come. Directed by Isaac Drandic Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright Cast includes: Meyne Wyatt (The Sapphires, Mystery Road) Pictured Meyne Wyatt
A Griffin Theatre Company co-production
Supported by Playwriting Australia as part of its Muru Salon and National Script Workshop programs
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body
‘Redfern Now is widely revered as one of the most powerful television dramas ever produced in this country and looks set to propel the promising career of dynamic young WA actor Meyne Wyatt.’ – The West Australian
NITV research found that Indigenous people are celebrated only when they fit the model of the “good Aboriginal” who conforms to the demands of neoliberal citizenship and whose cultural practices are limited to art and entertainment.
queensland theatre premiere Representation
Family
Kalgoorlie
The beloved Australian novel given delightful new stage life Young Storm Boy lives a simple yet free life on the coastal wilds of the South Australian Coorong, combing the beaches with his reclusive father, Hideaway Tom. During a long summer, he makes two friends who will shepherd him from childhood into adulthood: the jester Fingerbone Bill, who teaches him about his country; and Mr Percival, an orphaned pelican who prepares Storm Boy for the wider world with a poignant lesson about love, loss and letting go. This landmark new production of Colin Thiele’s cherished yet bittersweet comingof-age story brings together the creative forces behind Jasper Jones and The Wider Earth. It will touch the hearts of young and old with its masterful puppetry and boundless imagination. Directed by Sam Strong Associate Director/Puppet Designer David Morton Designer Anna Cordingley Lighting Designer Matt Scott Composer & Sound Designer Darrin Verhagen AV Designer Justin Harrison Cast includes: John Batchelor (Sea Patrol, Red Dog), Tony Briggs (Black is the New White, The Sapphires), Emily Burton (The Wider Earth, The Seagull)
A Melbourne Theatre Company co-production, in association with Dead Puppet Society
‘ A beautiful work, with a deep emotional resonance, a masterful adaptation ideal for children just discovering this incredible story or those of us revisiting after many decades.’ – The Daily Telegraph Presentation Sponsors
After The Age declared the ecosystem of Coorong “dead” in 2006 hope is not lost - a bird boom in early 2016 suggests a path to recovery and reinforces the importance of Storm Boy’s message of sensitivity and conservation.
Endless Summer
Family Classic
Puppetry
STORM BOY By Colin Thiele Adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway
29 Jul — 17 Aug Playhouse, QPAC
3 — 31 Aug Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
‘Murray-Smith is clearly one of the nation’s big exports.’ – ABC Paris Syndrome is a psychological condition experienced almost exclusively by Japanese tourists who are disappointed when The City of Lights does not live up to their romantic expectations.
A comedy that asks if good intentions are the ultimate crime of the middle class It’s a dream holiday for Aussie couple Meg and Rooster – a decadent getaway in Paris in a swanky Airbnb, with fine wine, lavish food, and best of all, no three year old twins in tow – a chance for these parents to look after themselves, kick back and reconnect. But when they pick up the keys from their departing hosts – an achingly cool, overachieving young French couple – all it takes is 15 minutes for the trip to be derailed. And when they crack open a mysterious package that arrives on the doorstep, it throws up the biggest ethical dilemma they’ve ever faced. Razor-sharp and whip-smart, this edgy new comedy marks the directorial debut of one Australia’s most accomplished storytellers, Joanna Murray-Smith.
L’Appartement By Joanna Murray-Smith Directed by Joanna Murray-Smith Designer Dale Ferguson Lighting Designer Ben Hughes Cast includes: Pacharo Mzembe (Safe Harbour, The Mountaintop), Melanie Zanetti (Jasper Jones, Romeo and Juliet) Pictured: Melanie Zanetti, Pacharo Mzembe
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queensland theatre premiere Date Night
Parisian Chic
Envy
The new musical comedy about a poorly understood force of nature Meet Edna: She’s 14, chronically awkward, and everyone thinks she’s a serial liar. But none of this will matter when her REAL life starts. With Harry. There’s just one problem, Harry is in True Connection - the world’s biggest boyband. When True Connection announce a tour stop in Edna’s city, she realises that this is her one chance to meet Harry and convince him of their destiny. But just how far is she prepared to go in the name of love? Edna takes her obsession to unforeseen heights in this thrilling and hilarious musical comedy about first love, fan culture, and the danger of underestimating teenage girls. This world premiere by gifted young comedian, singer and playwright Yve Blake is stacked with insanely catchy numbers that will take you straight back to your first crush and make you feel ALL THE FEELS. Directed by Paige Rattray Vocal Arranger/Music Director Alice Chance Music Producer/Sound Design David Muratore Dramaturg Jonathan Ware
Cast includes: Yve Blake (THEN, The Race Was On) Pictured Yve Blake
A Belvoir and Brisbane Festival co-production in association with Australian Theatre for Young People
‘[Yve Blake is] the girl next door with a wicked sense of humour and a serious pair of lungs.’ – London24
Although pop fandom has since become more complex and more self-documenting (few Beatles fans had cameras), the tropes of Beatlemania have recurred in fan crazes from the Bay City Rollers to Bros, East 17 to One Direction: the screaming, the queuing, the waiting, the longing, the trophycollecting, the craving for even the briefest contact.
queensland theatre premiere Celebrity
Superfans
Romance
7 Sep — 5 Oct Bille Brown Theatre
fangirls Book, music & lyrics by Yve Blake
26 Oct — 16 Nov Bille Brown Theatre
The epic argument rages on A great city has been torn apart by a civil war between two brothers. In the aftermath, both lie dead – one hailed as a hero and lying in state, the other condemned as a traitor and dumped in a carrion pile. From the ashes of their conflict rises a dystopian state under a new leader – a career politician who rose to power by dint of her ruthlessness. Grieving and heartbroken, their sister Antigone challenges the leader for the right to bury and mourn her dead brother with dignity, sparking a furious act of rebellion that will shake the city to its foundations. In this lyrical adaptation of Sophocles’ timeless tragedy, award-winning Brisbane playwright Merlynn Tong adds an urgent modern twist, reuniting Christen O’Leary and Jessica Tovey after their triumphant pairing in Twelfth Night.
Antigone Adapted by Merlynn Tong after Sophocles Directed by Travis Dowling Designer Vilma Mattila Lighting Designer Ben Hughes Cast includes: Christen O’Leary (Twelfth Night, Ladies in Black), Jessica Tovey (Twelfth Night, Home and Away) Pictured: Jessica Tovey, Christen O’Leary
‘Universal truths are universal, and the tragedy of ancient times is just as relevant in the politically and morally-challenging present as ever’ – Theatre Press Sophocles’ Antigone has been performed and adapted more than any other Greek tragedy.
queensland theatre premiere Greek Tragedy
Dignity
Human Rights
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Legacy
As we approach our 50th anniversary we are asking ourselves about our legacy – what mark have we made, what have we enabled, how have we made our community a better place? Rather than answer that question ourselves, we decided to ask a range of our artists, colleagues and supporters what Queensland Theatre means to them - how have we changed their lives and what would they like us to do for the next 50 years? On the page overleaf you will be able to read their responses. When you do, I hope you feel the same pride I experienced, coupled with a renewed determination to make our Company even greater. It’s clear from these answers that a huge part of our legacy has been created behind-thescenes, over many years. Our Education and Youth Programs are having a lasting impact on the lives of young people throughout the State. So many artists have had their first breaks at Queensland Theatre - actors stepping onto the mainstage for the first time, playwrights developing new Australian plays supported by our dramaturgs, emerging directors and designers assisting leading industry professionals, and people in regional Queensland having their stories presented on our stages.
Your support is what makes this possible. So many of you have been part of this wonderful journey, right up until our most recent, concrete manifestation of our legacy – the creation of a new theatre for Brisbane, the Bille Brown Theatre, our own home venue. Thank you. I invite you all to choose an area to support and feel the thrill of leaving your personal legacy on the arts in Queensland. — Amanda Jolly Executive Director
Penny Everingham Actor
Hannah Belanszky QPDA Finalist 2018-19
Cass George Donor & Subscriber
‘Everybody makes you feel very much at home so as an actor you have freedom to experiment a little bit — take risks.’
‘Working with Queensland Theatre as a playwright has given me the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled artists who help elevate the quality of my own work.’
‘I’d like to see a situation evolve where the population of Brisbane, and even the greater population of Queensland, won’t want to miss a QT production.’
Colin Smith Actor
Travis Dowling Associate Director
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Nathalie Ryner Costume Supervisor
‘The Queensland Theatre team recognised that I’m a talented black man, cast me in Black Diggers and my career has pretty much skyrocketed since then.’
‘Queensland Theatre reflects the whole voice of Queensland, who we are as a state and a collective people.’
‘I really need Queensland Theatre because it’s a creative space where I can express myself.’
‘When an actor feels at home and comfortable in a costume, we’ve done our job right.’
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Creating the right environment for artists to flourish and develop is vital for the arts in Queensland. Actor Penny Everingham has graced our stages for over two decades and we look forward to many more years to come. Support this area to create opportunities for artists from the start of their careers right through to the height of their powers.
Our audition-only Youth Ensembles lead Australia in actor training for young artists aged 12–18. Parker Newlan has received a scholarship to be part of this in-depth skills development program. Other young people across the state participate in many of our schoolbased programs. Make this your legacy area if you are interested in supporting the next generation.
We’re touring our work to regional Queensland, providing Education Programs to remote schools and working with local artists to tell the stories of their communities. Make this your legacy area and be part of ensuring that regional Queenslanders don’t miss out on the theatre experiences we all love.
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New Stories Queensland Theatre is a thriving hub of activity when it comes to the development of new plays. Talented first-time playwright Hannah Belanszky was a finalist in our Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2018-19 and spent many hours working with dramaturgs and actors to hone her script. Donate to this area if you like the excitement of being there when a new work is coming to life.
Landmark Productions Troupes of actors. Technical innovation. Intricate set and costume design. So much goes into bringing world-class productions to the stage. Death of a Salesman calls for a large ensemble, while Storm Boy incorporates beautiful puppetry into the story telling. Supporting this area leaves a legacy of unforgettable productions.
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Be part of Queensland Theatre’s history and claim your seat in our new home theatre. Dedicating a chair is a meaningful way to honour a loved one, celebrate your love of theatre, or give a gift to someone who has everything, whilst providing crucial support for the work Queensland Theatre does on and off stage.
Dedicate your chair in the new Bille Brown Theatre. With a tax-deductible donation of $1,250 or more, you will be able to take your place in the theatre, with your dedication inscribed on a plaque affixed to the back of your chair. Donations can be spread over two to five years if desired. To choose your seat visit queenslandtheatre. com.au/dedication, or include your dedication with your Season Ticket booking.
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Chair J20 Great theatre is QT Sharyn Ghidella
Chair B38 Olwyn M. Kerr Joy, tears, delight
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Chair H53 I remember you Edna and Harry Please note: Inscriptions are limited to two lines of up to 20 characters per line, including spaces Chair selections are subject to availability Dedicating a chair does not guarantee that you will be able to sit in your chair each time you come to the theatre Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
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Announcing RACQ as Principal Partner of Queensland Theatre.
As the inaugural Principal Partner of Queensland Theatre, RACQ is very proud to help bring the creativity and talent of this vital arts institution to people of all ages and backgrounds as part of our shared focus on Queenslanders and their stories. With now more than 1.7 million members, RACQ continually strives to be of service in the daily lives of Queenslanders, whether it’s coming to the rescue on the road, through our advocacy efforts, as trusted finance and insurance providers, helping with the household budget through our wide-ranging discounts program, or supporting community events across the state. RACQ has been an integral part of the Queensland landscape for over 110 years, and as a proud mutual organisation the Club is committed to making life better for all Queenslanders, returning value to our members and their communities.
Importantly this partnership will also support vital education initiatives for young Queenslanders, aligning RACQ’s groundbreaking Docudrama road safety program with Queensland Theatre’s The Scene Project to give our most vulnerable road users an empowering safety message. RACQ is also very pleased to continue providing opportunities for new audiences to experience their first Queensland Theatre production through the $20 ticket program. We’re excited to help present an entertaining and thought-provoking array of productions throughout the 2019 season, and hope you enjoy as many of them as possible.
Ian A Gillespie Group Chief Executive Officer RACQ
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Corporate partners are an essential part of what makes Queensland Theatre great Together we build our community by offering sell-out theatre productions, inclusive education programs and new plays that tell our own stories. Our partners have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes to see how theatre is made, meet with artists and attend Opening Nights. Exclusive corporate events can be shaped to suit different client groups and extensive media and branding opportunities are available. If you’d like to partner with Queensland Theatre, please contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager on 07 3010 7600 or mail@queenslandtheatre.com.au
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Come and hear the cast and crew talk about the production you are about to experience. Play Briefings are held on the stage a few days before the first Preview, so you often get a sneak peek at the set as well! The Briefings are free and typically run for an hour. You’ll receive an email reminder before the date so you can let us know if you are attending.
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Parking can be pre-purchased through Queensland Theatre for Bille Brown Theatre productions, or via QTIX for QPAC shows.
Accessibility Needs
Auslan Interpretation
Wheelchair access and facilities are available at all theatres. Hearing enhancement systems are available in the Bille Brown Theatre and in the Playhouse. Please let us know about your individual needs when you book.
For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing Auslan interpretation is scheduled for all productions in 2019, provided by Auslan Stage Left. Please let the Queensland Theatre Season Ticketing Team know if this service is required at the time of booking.
Audio Descriptions For patrons with vision impairment, an Audio Description service is available at most productions courtesy of Vision Australia. Please let the Queensland Theatre Season Ticketing Team know if this service is required at the time of booking. / Audio Described
Patrons with Individual Needs With advance notice we can accommodate a range of individual needs. It is strongly encouraged that patrons notify staff of individual needs at the time of booking.
Transport A range of public transport options are available to all of our production venues.
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Your visit
In 2019, we will perform in Queensland Theatre’s Bille Brown Theatre and QPAC’s Playhouse and Cremorne Theatres. Discover the new Bille Brown Theatre Be one of the first to enjoy Brisbane’s newest venue, a sophisticated corner stage theatre. Relax in the elegantly renovated bar and foyer, then make your way to comfortable, fixed seats that wrap around the stage, bringing you closer to the actors than ever before. Inside you will be able to appreciate the excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art theatre technology, enhancing every performance. A hearing loop facility is available as well as a patron lift. Stay after the show to catch up with friends and cast members to make the most of the lively and inviting atmosphere.
Find us
Bille Brown Theatre, Queensland Theatre 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane Our impressively renovated foyer bar opens 90 minutes before each performance, offering a range of beverages, snacks and light meals. Secure undercover parking for all performances can be pre-purchased with your subscription. Metered parking is also available along Merivale Street, with other parking available in nearby streets. Please ask our Season Ticketing Team for more details and for bookings. We recommend patrons consider public transport to the venue.
Playhouse, QPAC
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank
Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank
Located at the South Bank Parklands end of QPAC, opposite the ABC building. Enter via stairs or lift on Russell Street. The Playhouse is serviced by three bars, with snacks and light meals available. There are a number of car parks in the precinct - QPAC, Cultural Centre, BCEC and South Bank Parklands.
The Cremorne Theatre entrance faces the South Bank Cultural Forecourt and river. The foyer bar is open before each performance. There are a number of car parks in the precinct (QPAC, Cultural Centre, BCEC and South Bank Parklands). The area is home to a range of excellent bars and restaurants to help you make the most of your visit.
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QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY (QAG)
GALLERY OF MODERN ART (GOMA)
QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (QPAC)
STANLEY PLACE
GREY STREET
HOPE STREET
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BILLE BROWN THEATRE
QUEENSLAND THEATRE
CORDELIA STREET
MELBOURNE STREET
GO BETWEEN BRIDGE
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PEEL STREET
MONTAGUE ROAD
WILLIAM JOLLY BRIDGE
CREMORNE
RUSSELL STREET
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
STANLEY PLACE
SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS
PLAYHOUSE
STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
VICTORIA BRIDGE
KURILPA WALKING BRIDGE
BRISBANE RIVER
BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE (BCEC)
How to book
Choose your plays Select a package Include your donation Plan your visit
Jump online Book online at
queenslandtheatre.com.au
Or email us
mail@queenslandtheatre.com.au
Call us Order by calling us 9:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday Freecall 1800 355 528
Mail us Queensland Theatre Season Ticketing Team PO Box 3310, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Drop in Queensland Theatre Administration 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane
Quick FAQs
What is a Season Ticket?
Can I exchange my tickets?
What is a Preview performance?
A Season Ticket is a package of 8, 6, 5 or 3 plays, when you book all your performances in advance. You can save up to 35% on Single Ticket prices. You can always exchange to a new date if something comes up. Season Ticket Holders get the first pick of the best seats.
Season Ticket Holders may exchange their tickets up to 48 hours prior to the ticketed performance. Go to queenslandtheatre.com.au/ exchanges and follow the steps to upload a picture of your ticket/s destroyed. Email sales@ queenslandtheatre.com.au, attach a picture of your ticket/s destroyed and tell us your new date. Post/In Person – mail or present your ticket/s to 78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane, QLD 4101. Exchange and upgrade fees may apply.
Previews are the performances prior to Opening Night. Actors may still be fine-tuning their performance, and on rare occasions the director may even interrupt the show to make technical or other adjustments. Previews can give you a fascinating insight into the process of theatre making.
What is a Fully Flex Package? It’s a type of subscription where you receive vouchers now and you can book your shows later, once you know your availability. Please note: there is a processing fee of $25 at the time of booking. Multiple passes cannot be used to book for the same play. We recommend you redeem your vouchers as early as you can as shows do sell out!
What is the policy on refunds? We follow ticketing guidelines set down by Live Performance Australia (LPA). Visit liveperformance.com.au for more information.
What discounts do we offer?
What if I miss a performance?
We offer Senior, Concession and 35 & Under. To see what discounts apply to you go to the booking form or see our website.
If you miss a booked performance or fail to get an exchange in on time, you can purchase a Season Ticket replacement at a special price of $30 (subject to availability).
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Can I pay by instalment? You sure can. Choose our Post-pay option. Make life easier - book and pay nothing upfront. You will then be charged fortnightly over eight instalments (donations, fees and gift vouchers included in first instalment). Can I sit with friends? If you wish to sit with a friend you must submit your forms together.
For more comprehensive FAQs please visit our website.
The 2019 season
Death of a Salesman
9 Feb — 2 Mar Playhouse, QPAC Play Briefing: Monday, 4 February 6pm
By Arthur Miller Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 9
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12 6:30pmP
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7:30pmP 14 7:30pmO
15 7:30pm
16 2pmQT
7:30pm
18 6:30pmN
19 6:30pm
20 1pm
7:30pm
21 7:30pmLC
22 7:30pm
23 2pm
7:30pm
25 6:30pm
26 6:30pm
27 1pm
7:30pm
28 7:30pm
11 6:30pmP
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Hydra
2pm
7:30pm
9 Mar — 6 Apr Bille Brown Theatre Play Briefing: Monday, 4 March 6pm
By Sue Smith Monday
Tuesday
11 6:30pmP
Wednesday
Thursday
12 6:30pmP
13
7:30pmP 14 7:30pmO
18 6:30pmN
19 6:30pm
20 1pm
7:30pm
21 7:30pm
25 6:30pm
26 6:30pm
27 1pm
7:30pm
28 7:30pm
1 6:30pm
2
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4
7:30pm
Friday 9
7:30pmP 7:30pm
22 7:30pm
23 2pm
7:30pm
29 7:30pm
30 2pm
7:30pm
5
Tuesday
Wednesday
7:30pm
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2pmQT
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10 7:30pm
11 2pm
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13 6:30pm
14 6:30pm
15 1pm
7:30pm
16 7:30pmLC
17 7:30pm
18 2pm
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21 6:30pm
22 1pm
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24 7:30pm
25 2pm
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2pm
1 — 25 May Bille Brown Theatre Play Briefing: Monday, 29 April 6pm
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6
7:30pm
By Ursula Yovich and Alana Valentine Monday
Saturday
16 2pmQT
15 7:30pm
Barbara and the Camp Dogs
6 6:30pmN
2
7:30pm
City of Gold
29 Jun — 20 Jul Bille Brown Theatre Play Briefing: Monday, 24 June 6pm
By Meyne Wyatt Monday
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Saturday 29
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12 7:30pm
13 2pm
7:30pm
15 6:30pm
16 6:30pm
17 1pm
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19 7:30pm
20 2pm
7:30pm
Audio Described
Auslan Interpreted
N Night with the Artists
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O Opening Night
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Brochure design: For The People Photography: Tim Jones Photography Stylist: Nathalie Ryner Hair & Makeup: Katrina Anger & Megan Farquharson
OFFICE USE ONLY
PATRON ID
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ORDER #
Queensland Theatre Season 2019 - Booking Form
Before completing this form, please consider using our easy online booking service at queenslandtheatre.com.au/season Please note, if you wish to sit with a friend, you must submit your forms together. Groups whose forms are not received together cannot be guaranteed requested seating.
Ways to book
*Full terms and conditions can be found at our website queenslandtheatre.com.au
Jump online Book online at queenslandtheatre.com.au Or email us mail@queenslandtheatre.com.au
Call us
Mail us
Order by calling us 9:30am-5pm, Mon to Fri Freecall 1800 355 528
Queensland Theatre Season Ticketing Team PO Box 3310, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Drop in Queensland Theatre Administration 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane
STEP 1. SEASON TICKET HOLDER DETAILS NO. 1: Title
2018 Season Ticket Holder
New Season Ticket Holder
First name
Surname
Street
Suburb
Postcode
Patron ID (if known)
Phone
State Mobile
Previous address Email
D.O.B. (Optional)
PACKAGE TYPE:
PRICE TYPE:
PRICING GUIDE:
8
6
Adult
5
3
Senior
QLD Government Seniors Card, excludes Business & National Senior Cards
Year first subscribed
Concession
Pension Card
35 & Under
Official document providing birthdate (e.g. Licence)^
DVA Card
Senior/Concession Card No.
So we can assign your loyalty tier
Full Time Student Card^
Expiry Date
^Please provide official document showing proof of age and/or student status for 35 & Under and Student prices
NO. 2: Title
Healthcare Card
2018 Season Ticket Holder
New Season Ticket Holder
First name
Surname
Street
Suburb
Postcode
Patron ID (if known)
Phone
State Mobile
Previous address Email
D.O.B. (Optional)
PACKAGE TYPE:
PRICE TYPE:
PRICING GUIDE:
8
6
Adult
5
3
Senior
QLD Government Seniors Card, excludes Business & National Senior Cards
Year first subscribed
Concession
Pension Card
35 & Under
Official document providing birthdate (e.g. Licence)^
So we can assign your loyalty tier
Healthcare Card
DVA Card
Senior/Concession Card No.
Full Time Student Card^
Expiry Date
^Please provide official document showing proof of age and/or student status for 35 & Under and Student prices
OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE
DETAILS CHECKED
CHANNEL
LINE ITEMS ADDED
SEATED
PAID
INV SCH
SOURCE
PROCESSED BY
DONATION DONATION PROCESSED BY
STEP 2. SIT WITH A FRIEND, SEATING PREFERENCES & ACCESS NEEDS Do you wish to sit near a friend? If so, you need to submit both your booking forms together. Please write your friend’s name and patron ID (if known) SEATING PREFERENCE
Front
ACCESS NEEDS
Manual Wheelchair
Middle
Hard of Hearing
Back
Aisle
Other, please specify
Motorised Wheelchair Low Vision
Transfer to theatre seat
Other, please specify
Remain in wheelchair
STEP 3. PERFORMANCES (Fully Flex Season Ticket Holders go to next step) THE PLAYS
YOUR TICKETS No. of package tickets
Death of a Salesman 9 Feb — 2 Mar Playhouse, QPAC
Hydra
9 Mar — 6 Apr Bille Brown Theatre
Barbara and the Camp Dogs 1 — 25 May Bille Brown Theatre
City of Gold 29 Jun — 20 Jul Bille Brown Theatre
Storm Boy 29 Jul — 17 Aug Playhouse, QPAC
L’Appartement 3 — 31 Aug Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Fangirls
7 Sep — 5 Oct Bille Brown Theatre
Antigone
26 Oct — 16 Nov Bille Brown Theatre
No. of additional tickets
DAY / DATE / TIME TOTAL TICKETS
1st Preference
2nd Preference
e.g. Sat 23 Feb 7:30pm
e.g. Sat 2 Feb 7:30pm
STEP 4. PACKAGES, ADDITIONAL TICKETS & DELIVERY 2019 Packages
8 Plays
6 Plays
5 Plays
3 Plays
Additional tickets Bille Brown Theatre / Cremorne Theatre
Additional tickets Playhouse
Opening Night $1096
Includes post-performance parties and a $272 tax-deductible donation
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Adult
$440
$390
$345
$231
$85
$77
$
Senior
$416
$372
$325
$219
$80
$73
$
Concession
$384
$342
$300
$201
$74
$67
$
Adult Saturday Evening
Weeknights Monday - Friday Evening Adult
$424
$378
$335
$225
$83
$75
$
Senior
$408
$360
$320
$213
$78
$71
$
Concession
$376
$330
$295
$195
$72
$65
$
Matinees Wednesday & Saturday Afternoon Adult
$392
$342
$300
$198
$73
$66
$
Senior
$360
$318
$280
$180
$66
$60
$
Concession
$336
$294
$255
$165
$61
$55
$
Adult
$304
$264
$230
$147
$54
$49
$
Senior
$304
$264
$230
$147
$54
$49
$
Concession
$304
$264
$230
$147
$54
$49
$
35 & Under
$240
$180
$150
$90
$32
$32
$
Previews
QT Club
QT
Select the QT Club first Saturday matinee performances and enjoy a pre or post-show discussion over coffee and cake, a tour of the set and a meeting with the cast
Legal Chapter
LC
Support new playwriting and enjoy a pre-show function for – Death of a Salesman (21 February), Barbara and the Camp Dogs (16 May) and Storm Boy (1 August) Includes a $250 tax-deductible donation
Parking
Pre-pay Bille Brown Theatre secure parking. (Parking for QPAC performances can be booked via QTIX 136 246)
Fully Flex Package
Choose your dates later (8, 6, 5 and 3 Play packages)
Add $ $12 per play Add $430 single $ $860 double Add $ $15 per play Add $ $25 per package TOTAL $
Ticket delivery options: Collect at Box Office at each performance
Post
STEP 5. CHAIR DEDICATION, DONATIONS & GIFT VOUCHERS FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN Be part of Queensland Theatre history and leave a legacy by making a personalised dedication on one or more chairs in the Bille Brown Theatre. With a tax-deductible donation of $1,250 or more, you will be able to take your place in the theatre with your dedication inscribed on a plaque affixed to the back of your chair. To choose your chair now, jump online at queenslandtheatre.com.au/dedication or phone 07 3010 7600. Queensland Theatre will contact you regarding your inscription and chair location preference. Please note: For credit card instalments a maximum of 5 instalments are available. We will contact you to finalise all details.
Chair Dedication
PAY IN FULL
Add $1,250 PER $ CHAIR
INSTALMENT PAYMENTS
My dedication is: (Inscriptions are limited to two lines of up to 20 characters per line, including spaces)
DONATIONS: Leave your legacy Please consider including a gift with your Season Ticket purchase. All donations, large or small, make a difference. THANK YOU. $5,000
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
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My choice
I/We would like to be acknowledged as Donations over $2 are tax-deductible and matched dollar-for-dollar by the Queensland Government. Donations over $500 are acknowledged in our play programs and in the Annual Report. All donations over $250 are acknowledged on our electronic honour boards. GIFT VOUCHERS: Purchase a Gift Voucher of any value for family and friends.
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Recipient Name/s
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STEP 6. PAYMENT DETAILS PAYEE 1:
CHEQUE (Payable to Queensland Theatre) CREDIT CARD (in full) POST-PAY PLAN (Credit Card Instalments)
*Book and pay nothing upfront. You will be charged fortnightly over 8 instalments (donations, fees and gift vouchers are included in first instalment)
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* Post-pay plan (Credit Card Instalments): Book and pay nothing upfront. Each payee will be charged fortnightly over 8 instalments. Please note any chair dedications (unless other payment option has been arranged), donations, fees and gift vouchers are included in first instalment. Privacy Statement: By completing this form you consent to Queensland Theatre and its ticketing agents collecting and using your personal information. For further information see website. Disclaimer: Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the content of this brochure is correct at the time of printing. However, things can change. Queensland Theatre reserves the right to vary advertised programs and to add, withdraw or substitute artists as necessary.
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Calendar dates
Storm Boy
29 Jul — 17 Aug Playhouse, QPAC Play Briefing: N/A
By Colin Thiele, adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway Monday 29 6:30pmP
Tuesday
Wednesday
30 6:30pmP
5 6:30pmN
6
12 6:30pm
13 6:30pm
31 7
6:30pm
Thursday
7:30pmO 1 1pm
7:30pm
14 1pmPH
8
Friday
7:30pmLC
2
7:30pm
3
7:30pm
9
7:30pm
10 2pm
7:30pm
16 7:30pm
17 2pm
7:30pm
15 1pm 7:30pm
L’Appartement Tuesday
5 6:30pmP
6
12 6:30pmN
13 6:30pm
19 6:30pm 26 6:30pm
Wednesday
Thursday
7
7:30pmP 8
14 1pm
7:30pmPH 15 7:30pm
20 6:30pm
21 1pm
7:30pm
27 6:30pm
28 1pm
7:30pm
6:30pmP
Friday
9
Saturday 3
7:30pmP
10 2pmQT
7:30pm
17 2pm
7:30pm
22 7:30pm
23 7:30pm
24 2pm
7:30pm
29 7:30pm
30 7:30pm
31 2pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7 Sep — 5 Oct Bille Brown Theatre Play Briefing: Monday, 2 September 6pm
Book, music & lyrics by Yve Blake
9 6:30pmP
7:30pm
16 7:30pm
7:30pmO
Fangirls
Monday
2pmQT
3 — 31 Aug Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Play Briefing: Monday, 29 July 6pm
By Joanna Murray-Smith Monday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10 6:30pmP
Thursday
11
7:30pmP 12 7:30pmO
Friday
13 7:30pm
Saturday 7
7:30pmP
14 2pmQT
7:30pm
16 6:30pmN
17 6:30pm
18 1pm
7:30pm
19 7:30pm
20 7:30pm
21 2pm
7:30pm
23 6:30pm
24 6:30pm
25 1pm
7:30pm
26 7:30pm
27 7:30pm
28 2pm
7:30pm
30 6:30pm
1
2
6:30pm
1pm
7:30pm
3
7:30pm
4
Antigone
5
2pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 26
28 6:30pmP
29 6:30pmP
4 6:30pmN
5
11 6:30pm
12 6:30pm
Audio Described
6:30pm
Auslan Interpreted
© The State of Queensland (Queensland Theatre) 2018
7:30pm
26 Oct — 16 Nov Bille Brown Theatre Play Briefing: Monday, 21 October 6pm
Adapted by Merlynn Tong, after Sophocles Monday
7:30pm
30 6
1pm
13 1pm
7:30pmP
7:30pmP 31 7:30pmO
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2pmQT
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7:30pm
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14 7:30pm
16 2pm
7:30pm
N Night with the Artists
7:30pm
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Queensland Theatre is a member of the Australian Major Performing Arts Group.
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