slay

Theatre Works: slay

It starts with an eerie disappearance… What follows is a political horror comedy where the four lesbians that are blamed for the sudden disappearance one by one meet gruesome fates. Can one of them survive to set the record straight? SLAY is a devised theatrical work that explores representation of…
The House of Bernarda Alba

ACT Hub: The House of Bernarda Alba

ACT Hub 14 Spinifex St, Kingston, ACT, Australia
Considered the first play to be written for a cast of women only, The House of Bernarda Alba is based on the mysterious black clad women who lived next door to the Lorca family estate. With their father dead, the Alba household is imprisoned in mourning. Angustias has inherited a fortune and…

Darebin Arts Speakeasy: Djuna by Eva Rees

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre 189 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
From the cutting-edge queer theatre makers that brought Melbourne The Inheritance, In The Club and The Gospel According to Jesus and Queen of Heaven, comes a razor-sharp new collaboration with trans playwright Eva Rees. Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy, the psychological thriller has been directed by Bullet Heart Club’s Kitan…
Two Hearts

Space Jump Theatre: Two Hearts

Flight Path Theatre 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Two Hearts by Australian playwright Laura Lethlean is a poetic journey into love, connection, and the complexities of relationships. Anchored at a recurring party in an inner-city townhouse, a young couple navigates their evolving relationship, guided by a mysterious third presence that challenges their past and future. With every movement,…
Breaking the Castle

Cluster Arts: Breaking the Castle

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
After five-star seasons at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in London last year and following a sold-out season at QPAC in 2023, Breaking the Castle returns to Brisbane in 2025. Described as “the most significant theatre production audiences may ever experience”, it follows the story of David, a struggling actor…
Peter and the Starcatcher

Dead Puppet Society: Peter and the Starcatcher

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Before Neverland there was an island. Before Captain Hook, a moustachioed pirate. Before Wendy, her mother Molly. Before Peter, a nameless orphan. Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian premiere, touring nationally from 2024. Originally developed by Disney…

Legit Theatre Co.: Furious Mattress

Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A backyard exorcism in rural Victoria gone wrong. Pierce is convinced his wife is possessed by the devil. He enlists the help of his neighbour Anna and former plumber Max to expel the demons from his darling Else. You see, Else has always been a little left of centre. Pierce…
Selected Works – Table Top Shakespeare

Forced Entertainment: Selected Works – Table Top Shakespeare

Ian Potter Recital Hall 19-27 Campbell St, Hobart, TAS, Australia
A salt and pepper pot for the king and queen. A vase for the prince. A matchbox for the servant. A toilet roll tube for the innkeeper. A water bottle for the messenger. Welcome to Table Top Shakespeare from the highly acclaimed theatre company, Forced Entertainment, celebrated worldwide for their groundbreaking…
Josephine Wants to Dance

Monkey Baa Theatre Company: Josephine Wants to Dance

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry. A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and… a kangaroo! Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop –…

Theatre Works: Three Sisters

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Experience the timeless classic Three Sisters reimagined for a contemporary audience in this bold and visionary production by acclaimed director Greg Carroll. With a dynamic ensemble of 12 talented performers, this rendition of Chekhov’s masterpiece breathes fresh life into a tale of ambition, love, and longing. Three Sisters is one of Anton Chekhov’s…

Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…
Selected Works – Table Top Shakespeare

Forced Entertainment: Selected Works – Table Top Shakespeare

Ian Potter Recital Hall 19-27 Campbell St, Hobart, TAS, Australia
A salt and pepper pot for the king and queen. A vase for the prince. A matchbox for the servant. A toilet roll tube for the innkeeper. A water bottle for the messenger. Welcome to Table Top Shakespeare from the highly acclaimed theatre company, Forced Entertainment, celebrated worldwide for their groundbreaking…

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