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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. On the topic of life being better, we’re thrilled Between the book-ends of two of the greatest that 2019 also marks the commencement plays ever written, we have an exquisitely of our principal partnership (the first in the observed relationship portrait, a rock and roll Company’s history) with RACQ. Partnerships road trip, an incendiary political battle cry, a like this are only possible when two companies heart-warming family classic, a wicked social share a profound alignment of purpose. Both comedy, and even a joyous new musical. of us are about creating great experiences for Queenslanders. This range extends to generational experiences too. In 2019 you can be part of That’s something we’ve loved doing for nearly the extreme passion that only teenage years 50 years at Queensland Theatre. In 2019 we can induce, the disillusion that can accompany will start the celebrations for our milestone the end of a working life, the idealism of before programming an anniversary season young adulthood, the ebbs and flows of a for you in 2020. long relationship, and the bittersweet passage In the meantime, enjoy the next instalment. from childhood to adulthood. Thanks to the genius of the shows, we can all recognise these — Sam Strong things intimately, however near or far they are. Artistic Director 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.
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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 y Royalt he atre T ic Mus s Sister nce ue q Se am re D etry Rit ua l pp Pu
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 Presentation Sponsor theatricality, its language both raw and lyrical, that its characters need to live and breathe in our direct presence.’ – The Hollywood Reporter 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
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 many- headed 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 ‘Ask nothing of it and the soul retires, the flame of life flickers, burns lower, expires for want of Hydra has been supported by air. Here, in the midst of all our the Queensland Theatre Legal difficulties, life burns high.’ Chapter, through the Play – Charmian Clift Commissioning Fund 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 ‘Redfern Now is widely revered as one of the most powerful Supported by Playwriting Australia television dramas ever produced as part of its Muru Salon and in this country and looks set to National Script Workshop programs propel the promising career of dynamic young WA actor Meyne Wyatt.’ This project has been assisted by the – The West Australian Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body 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 coming- of-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
29 Jul — 17 Aug STORM Playhouse, QPAC BOY By Colin Thiele Adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway
3 — 31 Aug ‘Murray-Smith is clearly one of the nation’s big exports.’ Cremorne Theatre, QPAC – 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 Presentation Sponsor 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 ‘[Yve Blake is] the girl next co-production in association with door with a wicked sense Australian Theatre for Young People 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 trophy- collecting, 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, Your support is what makes this possible. we decided to ask a range of our artists, So many of you have been part of this colleagues and supporters what Queensland wonderful journey, right up until our most Theatre means to them - how have we recent, concrete manifestation of our legacy changed their lives and what would they – the creation of a new theatre for Brisbane, like us to do for the next 50 years? On the the Bille Brown Theatre, our own home venue. page overleaf you will be able to read their Thank you. responses. When you do, I hope you feel the I invite you all to choose an area to support same pride I experienced, coupled with a and feel the thrill of leaving your personal renewed determination to make our Company legacy on the arts in Queensland. even greater. — Amanda Jolly It’s clear from these answers that a huge part Executive Director of our legacy has been created behind-the- scenes, 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.
Penny Everingham Hannah Belanszky Cass George Actor QPDA Finalist 2018-19 Donor & Subscriber ‘Everybody makes you ‘Working with ‘I’d like to see a feel very much at home Queensland Theatre as situation evolve where so as an actor you have a playwright has given the population of freedom to experiment a me the opportunity to Brisbane, and even the little bit — take risks.’ collaborate with highly greater population of skilled artists who help Queensland, won’t want elevate the quality of to miss a QT production.’ my own work.’
Colin Smith Travis Dowling Parker Newlan Nathalie Ryner Actor Associate Director Scholarship Recipient Costume Supervisor ‘The Queensland ‘Queensland Theatre ‘I really need ‘When an actor feels at Theatre team recognised reflects the whole voice Queensland Theatre home and comfortable in that I’m a talented of Queensland, who because it’s a creative a costume, we’ve done black man, cast me in we are as a state and a space where I can our job right.’ Black Diggers and my collective people.’ express myself.’ career has pretty much skyrocketed since then.’
choose your legacy Artists Education and Youth Regional Creating the right environment Our audition-only Youth We’re touring our work to regional for artists to flourish and develop Ensembles lead Australia in Queensland, providing Education is vital for the arts in Queensland. actor training for young artists Programs to remote schools and Actor Penny Everingham has aged 12–18. Parker Newlan working with local artists to tell graced our stages for over two has received a scholarship to the stories of their communities. decades and we look forward be part of this in-depth skills Make this your legacy area to many more years to come. development program. Other and be part of ensuring that Support this area to create young people across the state regional Queenslanders opportunities for artists from the participate in many of our school- don’t miss out on the theatre start of their careers right through based programs. Make this your experiences we all love. to the height of their powers. legacy area if you are interested in supporting the next generation. Landmark Productions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Work Troupes of actors. Technical New Stories innovation. Intricate set and Sharing stories like My Name is Queensland Theatre is a thriving costume design. So much Jimi, An Octoroon, Black is the hub of activity when it comes to goes into bringing world-class New White and Black Diggers, the development of new plays. productions to the stage. Death where actor Colin Smith had Talented first-time playwright of a Salesman calls for a large his big break, is a huge part of Hannah Belanszky was a finalist in ensemble, while Storm Boy what makes Queensland Theatre our Queensland Premier’s Drama incorporates beautiful puppetry unique. Contribute to this area Award 2018-19 and spent many into the story telling. Supporting if you’re interested in seeing hours working with dramaturgs this area leaves a legacy of the development of more of and actors to hone her script. unforgettable productions. these outstanding stories. Donate to this area if you like the excitement of being there when a new work is coming to life.
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Sponsors make it possible Announcing RACQ as Principal Partner of Queensland Theatre. As the inaugural Principal Partner of Queensland Importantly this partnership will also Theatre, RACQ is very proud to help bring the support vital education initiatives for young creativity and talent of this vital arts institution to Queenslanders, aligning RACQ’s ground- people of all ages and backgrounds as part of our breaking Docudrama road safety program shared focus on Queenslanders and their stories. with Queensland Theatre’s The Scene Project to give our most vulnerable road users an With now more than 1.7 million members, RACQ empowering safety message. continually strives to be of service in the daily lives of Queenslanders, whether it’s coming to RACQ is also very pleased to continue the rescue on the road, through our advocacy providing opportunities for new audiences efforts, as trusted finance and insurance to experience their first Queensland Theatre providers, helping with the household budget production through the $20 ticket program. through our wide-ranging discounts program, or We’re excited to help present an entertaining supporting community events across the state. and thought-provoking array of productions RACQ has been an integral part of the throughout the 2019 season, and hope you Queensland landscape for over 110 years, enjoy as many of them as possible. 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. Ian A Gillespie Group Chief Executive Officer RACQ
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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, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank South Bank Located at the South Bank Parklands end of The Cremorne Theatre entrance faces the QPAC, opposite the ABC building. Enter via South Bank Cultural Forecourt and river. The stairs or lift on Russell Street. The Playhouse foyer bar is open before each performance. is serviced by three bars, with snacks and light There are a number of car parks in the precinct meals available. There are a number of car (QPAC, Cultural Centre, BCEC and South Bank parks in the precinct - QPAC, Cultural Centre, Parklands). The area is home to a range of BCEC and South Bank Parklands. excellent bars and restaurants to help you make the most of your visit. BRISBANE RIVER CITYCAT TERMINAL SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS KURILPA WALKING BRIDGE VICTORIA BRIDGE STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY OF GALLERY (QAG) MODERN ART (GOMA) CREMORNE QUEENSLAND PLAYHOUSE MUSEUM QUEENSLAND PERFORMING RUSSELL STREET STANLEY PLACE ARTS CENTRE STANLEY PLACE (QPAC) WILLIAM JOLLY BRIDGE GREY STREET MONTAGUE ROAD MELBOURNE STREET PEEL STREET FLEET LANE BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE HOPE STREET (BCEC) GO BETWEEN BRIDGE MERIVALE STREET BILLE BROWN QUEENSLAND THEATRE THEATRE CORDELIA STREET
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Quick FAQs What is a Season Ticket? Can I exchange my tickets? What is a Preview performance? A Season Ticket is a package Season Ticket Holders may Previews are the performances of 8, 6, 5 or 3 plays, when you exchange their tickets up prior to Opening Night. book all your performances in to 48 hours prior to the Actors may still be fine-tuning advance. You can save up to 35% ticketed performance. Go to their performance, and on on Single Ticket prices. You can queenslandtheatre.com.au/ rare occasions the director always exchange to a new date exchanges and follow the steps may even interrupt the show if something comes up. Season to upload a picture of your to make technical or other Ticket Holders get the first pick of ticket/s destroyed. Email sales@ adjustments. Previews can give the best seats. queenslandtheatre.com.au, you a fascinating insight into the attach a picture of your ticket/s process of theatre making. What is a Fully Flex Package? destroyed and tell us your new P Preview date. Post/In Person – mail It’s a type of subscription where or present your ticket/s to 78 you receive vouchers now and Montague Rd, South Brisbane, Can I pay by instalment? you can book your shows later, QLD 4101. Exchange and upgrade You sure can. Choose our once you know your availability. fees may apply. Post-pay option. Make life Please note: there is a processing easier - book and pay nothing fee of $25 at the time of booking. What is the policy on refunds? upfront. You will then be charged Multiple passes cannot be used We follow ticketing guidelines fortnightly over eight instalments to book for the same play. We set down by Live Performance (donations, fees and gift vouchers recommend you redeem your Australia (LPA). Visit included in first instalment). vouchers as early as you can as liveperformance.com.au shows do sell out! for more information. Can I sit with friends? What discounts do we offer? What if I miss a performance? If you wish to sit with a friend you must submit your forms together. We offer Senior, Concession and If you miss a booked performance 35 & Under. To see what discounts or fail to get an exchange in apply to you go to the booking on time, you can purchase a form or see our website. Season Ticket replacement at a special price of $30 (subject to For more comprehensive FAQs availability). please visit our website.
The 2019 season Death of a Salesman 9 Feb — 2 Mar Playhouse, QPAC By Arthur Miller Play Briefing: Monday, 4 February 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9 7:30pmP 11 6:30pmP 12 6:30pmP 13 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 1 7:30pm 2 2pm 7:30pm Hydra 9 Mar — 6 Apr Bille Brown Theatre By Sue Smith Play Briefing: Monday, 4 March 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9 7:30pmP 11 6:30pmP 12 6:30pmP 13 7:30pmP 14 7:30pmO 15 7:30pm 16 2pmQT 7:30pm 18 6:30pmN 19 6:30pm 20 1pm 7:30pm 21 7:30pm 22 7:30pm 23 2pm 7:30pm 25 6:30pm 26 6:30pm 27 1pm 7:30pm 28 7:30pm 29 7:30pm 30 2pm 7:30pm 1 6:30pm 2 6:30pm 3 1pm 7:30pm 4 7:30pm 5 7:30pm 6 2pm 7:30pm Barbara and the Camp Dogs 1 — 25 May Bille Brown Theatre By Ursula Yovich and Alana Valentine Play Briefing: Monday, 29 April 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:30pmP 2 7:30pmP 3 7:30pmO 4 2pmQT 7:30pm 6 6:30pmN PH 7 6:30pm 8 1pm 7:30pm 9 7:30pm 10 7:30pm 11 2pm 7:30pm 13 6:30pm 14 6:30pm 15 1pm 7:30pm 16 7:30pmLC 17 7:30pm 18 2pm 7:30pm 20 6:30pm 21 6:30pm 22 1pm 7:30pm 23 7:30pm 24 7:30pm 25 2pm 7:30pm City of Gold 29 Jun — 20 Jul Bille Brown Theatre By Meyne Wyatt Play Briefing: Monday, 24 June 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 7:30pmP 1 6:30pmP 2 6:30pmP 3 7:30pmP 4 7:30pmO 5 7:30pm 6 2pmQT 7:30pm 8 6:30pmN 9 6:30pm 10 1pm 7:30pm 11 7:30pm 12 7:30pm 13 2pm 7:30pm 15 6:30pm 16 6:30pm 17 1pm 7:30pm 18 7:30pm 19 7:30pm 20 2pm 7:30pm Audio Described Auslan Interpreted N Night with the Artists O Opening Night P Preview PH Public Holiday QT QT Club LC Legal Chapter Brochure design: For The People Photography: Tim Jones Photography Stylist: Nathalie Ryner Hair & Makeup: Katrina Anger & Megan Farquharson
OFFICE USE ONLY PATRON ID SURNAME 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 Call us Mail us Drop in Order by calling us Queensland Theatre Queensland Theatre Book online at 9:30am-5pm, Mon to Fri Season Ticketing Team Administration queenslandtheatre.com.au Freecall 1800 355 528 PO Box 3310, 78 Montague Road, Or email us South Brisbane, QLD 4101 South Brisbane mail@queenslandtheatre.com.au STEP 1. SEASON TICKET HOLDER DETAILS NO. 1: 2018 Season Ticket Holder New Season Ticket Holder Patron ID (if known) Title First name Surname Street Suburb State Postcode Phone 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 Healthcare Card DVA Card Full Time Student Card^ 35 & Under Official document providing birthdate (e.g. Licence)^ So we can assign your Senior/Concession Card No. Expiry Date loyalty tier ^Please provide official document showing proof of age and/or student status for 35 & Under and Student prices NO. 2: 2018 Season Ticket Holder New Season Ticket Holder Patron ID (if known) Title First name Surname Street Suburb State Postcode Phone 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 Healthcare Card DVA Card Full Time Student Card^ 35 & Under Official document providing birthdate (e.g. Licence)^ So we can assign your Senior/Concession Card No. Expiry Date loyalty tier ^Please provide official document showing proof of age and/or student status for 35 & Under and Student prices
OFFICE USE ONLY DATE CHANNEL SOURCE DETAILS CHECKED LINE ITEMS ADDED SEATED PAID INV SCH 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 Middle Back Aisle Other, please specify ACCESS NEEDS Manual Wheelchair Motorised Wheelchair Transfer to theatre seat Remain in wheelchair Hard of Hearing Low Vision Other, please specify STEP 3. PERFORMANCES (Fully Flex Season Ticket Holders go to next step) THE PLAYS YOUR TICKETS DAY / DATE / TIME No. of No. of 1st Preference 2nd Preference TOTAL package additional TICKETS e.g. Sat 23 Feb 7:30pm e.g. Sat 2 Feb 7:30pm tickets 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
STEP 4. PACKAGES, ADDITIONAL TICKETS & DELIVERY Additional Additional tickets Bille 2019 Packages 8 Plays 6 Plays 5 Plays 3 Plays tickets Brown Theatre Playhouse / Cremorne Theatre Opening Night Adult $1096 Includes post-performance parties and a $272 tax-deductible donation $ Saturday Evening Adult $440 $390 $345 $231 $85 $77 $ Senior $416 $372 $325 $219 $80 $73 $ Concession $384 $342 $300 $201 $74 $67 $ 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 $ Previews 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 $ Select the QT Club first Saturday matinee performances and enjoy a pre Add QT Club QT or post-show discussion over coffee and cake, a tour of the set and a $ $12 per play meeting with the cast Support new playwriting and enjoy a pre-show function for – Add Legal Chapter LC Death of a Salesman (21 February), Barbara and the Camp Dogs (16 May) $430 single $ and Storm Boy (1 August) Includes a $250 tax-deductible donation $860 double Pre-pay Bille Brown Theatre secure parking. Add Parking $ (Parking for QPAC performances can be booked via QTIX 136 246) $15 per play Add Fully Flex Package Choose your dates later (8, 6, 5 and 3 Play packages) $ $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 Add Chair Dedication are available. We will contact you to finalise all details. $1,250 PER $ PAY IN FULL INSTALMENT PAYMENTS CHAIR 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 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. $ Recipient Name/s GRAND TOTAL $ 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) GRAND TOTAL (PAYEE 1) $ CREDIT CARD DETAILS: Visa Mastercard NAME ON CARD: CARD # | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | EXP / CVC PAYEE 2: 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) GRAND TOTAL (PAYEE 2) $ CREDIT CARD DETAILS: Visa Mastercard NAME ON CARD: CARD # | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | EXP / CVC * 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. Sign me up to receive: Queensland Theatre eNews Production programs in advance via email Information about leaving a gift in my will to Queensland Theatre
Calendar dates Storm Boy 29 Jul — 17 Aug Playhouse, QPAC By Colin Thiele, adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway Play Briefing: N/A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 6:30pmP 30 6:30pmP 31 7:30pmO 1 7:30pmLC 2 7:30pm 3 2pmQT 7:30pm 5 6:30pmN 6 6:30pm 7 1pm 7:30pm 8 7:30pm 9 7:30pm 10 2pm 7:30pm 12 6:30pm 13 6:30pm 14 1pmPH 15 1pm 7:30pm 16 7:30pm 17 2pm 7:30pm L’Appartement 3 — 31 Aug Cremorne Theatre, QPAC By Joanna Murray-Smith Play Briefing: Monday, 29 July 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 7:30pmP 5 6:30pmP 6 6:30pmP 7 7:30pmP 8 7:30pmO 9 7:30pm 10 2pmQT 7:30pm 12 6:30pmN 13 6:30pm 14 1pm 7:30pmPH 15 7:30pm 16 7:30pm 17 2pm 7:30pm 19 6:30pm 20 6:30pm 21 1pm 7:30pm 22 7:30pm 23 7:30pm 24 2pm 7:30pm 26 6:30pm 27 6:30pm 28 1pm 7:30pm 29 7:30pm 30 7:30pm 31 2pm 7:30pm Fangirls 7 Sep — 5 Oct Bille Brown Theatre Book, music & lyrics by Yve Blake Play Briefing: Monday, 2 September 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 7:30pmP 9 6:30pmP 10 6:30pmP 11 7:30pmP 12 7:30pmO 13 7:30pm 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 6:30pm 2 1pm 7:30pm 3 7:30pm 4 7:30pm 5 2pm 7:30pm Antigone 26 Oct — 16 Nov Bille Brown Theatre Adapted by Merlynn Tong, after Sophocles Play Briefing: Monday, 21 October 6pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 26 7:30pmP 28 6:30pmP 29 6:30pmP 30 7:30pmP 31 7:30pmO 1 7:30pm 2 2pmQT 7:30pm 4 6:30pmN 5 6:30pm 6 1pm 7:30pm 7 7:30pm 8 7:30pm 9 2pm 7:30pm 11 6:30pm 12 6:30pm 13 1pm 7:30pm 14 7:30pm 15 7:30pm 16 2pm 7:30pm Audio Described Auslan Interpreted N Night with the Artists O Opening Night P Preview PH Public Holiday QT QT Club LC Legal Chapter © The State of Queensland Queensland Theatre is a member of the (Queensland Theatre) 2018 Australian Major Performing Arts Group.
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