Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
May 31, 2018

Following seasons in Townsville and Cairns, Queensland Theatre brings to QPAC a show full of Far Northern heart. Written by Robert Kronk and Nadine McDonald-Dowd, directed by Bridget Boyle, and co-produced with debase productions and JUTE Theatre Company, The Longest Minute centres around the spectacular final minute of the 2015 NRL Grand Final, and everything leading up to that point.

Chenoa Deemal and cast members of The Longest Minute. Photographs supplied courtesy of Queensland Theatre

Jessica Wright (Chenoa Deemal) was born into a Townsville family of footy fanatics on the night of the NQ Cowboys’ first game at Stockland Stadium. Jess’s talent and passion for the game carry her through many difficult times, but as a girl she is often overshadowed by her brother Laurie (Jeremy Ambrum), who is also talented but much less interested in playing professionally. Their father, former Foley Shield player Frank ‘Black Flash’ Wright (Mark Sheppard), continues to relive his glory days through Laurie’s achievements, and Jess is often left behind or overlooked. The underdog story of the Wright family parallels that of their beloved footy team as Jess navigates sexism, racism, and family...