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Your Voices Your Stories Your Theatre LA BOITE T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y
,
WELCOME
STORY IS OUR WHEELHOUSE
At La Boite, we acknowledge the country Representation, diversity and respect are our The 2018 season will also see the return of
on which we work, and the traditional values. In 2018 La Boite Theatre Company two beautiful and successful works – The
custodians of this land - the Turrbal and continues to develop and present vital new Village and Future D. Fidel’s Prize Fighter.
Australian work. Clearly demonstrating a hunger for diverse
Jagera people. We give our respects to their
stories, and human connection, you will
Elders past, present, and emerging. In an increasingly uncertain world, which is
have the opportunity to engage with these
overflowing with toxic masculinity, dubious
We honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait works if you missed them the first time, or
leadership and fake news, we seek to
Islander people, the First Australians, relive their power and beauty for a second
provide a salve to these ails. Or reflect them,
time. Prize Fighter will be touring nationally
whose lands, winds and waters we all now shout at them, embrace them – at the very
in 2018 and this time around you can see
share, and their ancient and enduring least, we always seek to talk about them.
the work in a special presentation at
cultures. This country was the home of It is no surprise that our 2018 season has Logan Entertainment Centre.
storytelling long before La Boite existed, a vital and strong group of female artists
and we are privileged and grateful to share In March 2018 we will once again be
leading the charge. La Boite has been
presenting our HWY festival of new work,
our stories here today. heavily influenced through its 90+ year
featuring conversations, workshops and
history by formidable and talented women,
presentations of exciting new ideas that we
from Barbara Sisley and Babette Stephens
are developing for future seasons, as well as
to Jennifer Blocksidge and Sue Rider. In
a host of local artists presenting new work
2018, our season tackles global issues,
at various stages of development.
personal narratives, innovative forms,
and a host of exciting new collaborations. So get along, get involved and be a part of
La Boite – we are your theatre.
La Boite Theatre Company
La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 1
LA BOITE ARTISTS 2018
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Our Artists in Residence are a diverse group of established and emerging
creatives from Brisbane and beyond, who are embedded into our 2018
season through participation in our HWY festival, and the development of
new work and key projects.
AT LA BOITE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO
These artists work with La Boite’s artistic team to inform programming,
COLLABORATION, WHICH STARTS AND process, and access.
ENDS WITH OUR ARTISTS. OUR ARTIST In 2018, we proudly welcome as Artists in Residence,
Krissy Kneen, Jodee Mundy, Steven Oliver and Ngoc Phan.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SPAN FROM
COMMISSIONS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGH
TO DEDICATED DEVELOPMENTS OF NEW
WORK, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATION
IN OUR ANNUAL HWY FESTIVAL.
THESE PROGRAMS ARE LED BY
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE, CREATIVE
AND SKILLS EXCHANGE, AND ONGOING
CONVERSATION ABOUT THEATRE IN THIS
COUNTRY, AND AN UNABASHED DESIRE Krissy Kneen Jodee Mundy Steven Oliver Ngoc Phan
TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND DIVERSIFY
VOICES ON AUSTRALIAN STAGES.
ASSOCIATE ARTISTS
Alongside our interest in developing high-calibre new work in Brisbane,
we seek to revolutionise the diversity of artists and artistic leadership in
Australia. Through our partnerships with exceptional artists and companies,
whose vision and mission aligns closely with our own, we continue to grow
our capacity as a producing house for new work. 2018 Associate Artists
are Digi Youth Arts.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LA BOITE ARTIST
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SEE PAGE 16
2 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 3
KATHRYN LA BOITE AND PLAYLAB PRESENT
MARQUET
“How on earth do we
create change? And how THE DEAD DEVILS
OF COCKLE CREEK
do we bring others with us?
Mass death is no laughing
matter, but when things
get dark I’d rather laugh
than cry, and so I wrote
The Dead Devils of Cockle
Creek. I’m thrilled that
BY KATHRYN MARQUET
Playlab is partnering with
La Boite to bring this
black comedy to life.” 10 FEB – 3 MAR
Chatterbox: Wednesday 21 February
DIRECTOR/DRAMATURG IAN LAWSON WORLD PREMIERE
DESIGNER VILMA MATTILA McDonagh meets Tarantino in a biting new
comedy about leading the charge for change.
LIGHTING DESIGNER CHRISTINE FELMINGHAM
Working out of a small shack in the isolated
WITH JOHN BATCHELOR,
wilds of south-western Tasmania, George, an
JULIAN CURTIS & EMILY WEIR
environmental scientist, is trying to save the world
one Tassie Devil at a time. Since she was a small
girl she has dreamt of halting the advance of
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN climate change, but saving a species in the middle
10 Feb
7:30pm
of nowhere will have to do, for now.
P
Sharing the cramped shack with George is
12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb
6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Harris, a ranger with an annoying chicken nugget
P P ON
obsession, who has been charged with bringing
20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 7:30pm a feral dog plague under control to help protect
CB 7:30pm
George’s work with the Devils. Across one night,
27 Feb 28 Feb 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar when two unexpected visitors trigger a series of
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 2:00pm
A 7:30pm 7:30pm events, George is going to discover that ideology
can only take you so far when sometimes the
P = Preview ON = Opening Night
CB = Chatterbox A = Auslan Interpreted Performance
problem just needs a damned good beating.
A co-production between La Boite and Playlab,
The Dead Devils of Cockle Creek is a dark comedy
by Brisbane’s Kathryn Marquet (Pale Blue Dot).
This play was developed through Playlab’s
Beta Testing and Playwright-in-Residence programs
4 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 5
LA BOITE AND MDA LTD PRESENT
THE VILLAGE
30 APR – 5 MAY
STORYTELLERS A RETURN SEASON
CIEAVASH AREAN, ARWIN ARWIN, SILVA ASAL,
Ordinary people in extraordinary situations.
JOYCE TAYLOR, LILI SANCHEZ, NGOC PHAN
Following a sell-out premiere season in 2017,
DIRECTOR TODD MACDONALD
The Village returns, inviting wider audiences to
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS experience the compelling real stories of refugees
AYEESHA ASH, SILVA ASAL and people seeking asylum.
Cieavash Arean Silva Asal Joyce Taylor
DESIGNER MOE ASSAAD The Village showcases the cultural diversity of
Australia and honours the courage, strength and
SOUND DESIGNER WIL HUGHES
determination of the women, men and children
who have made Australia their new home.
This interactive performance experience allows
audiences to witness first-hand the verbatim
stories of ordinary people who have found
themselves in extraordinary situations and
persevered to tell their life-changing stories.
“Heart-warming and eye opening;
it helps to understand humanity
and how we see each other.”
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
30 Apr 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May
11:00am 11:00am 6:00 pm 1:00pm 11:00 am 6:00 pm
6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Arwin Arwin Lili Sanchez Ngoc Phan
6 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 7
SUZIE LA BOITE AND THE FARM PRESENT
MILLER
“We live in a massive
multiverse with flexible THE MATHEMATICS
OF LONGING
time, compressible space,
black holes and dark
matter all about us; and yet
juxtaposed against this is
the ephemeral tenderness
of human feeling. And
finding the moment BY SUZIE MILLER
where human frailty and
emotional connection
coalesce is at least as 2 – 23 JUN
wondrous as all the might
of the physical world.” Chatterbox: Wednesday 13 June
CO-CREATED AND PERFORMED BY WORLD PREMIERE
KATE HARMAN, TODD MACDONALD
AND GAVIN WEBBER A life-affirming adventure of the sublime.
DESIGNER ROSS MANNING The Mathematics of Longing is a love story of
whimsical delight and earnest gravity; a new work
LIGHTING DESIGNER BEN HUGHES by internationally renowned Australian playwright
Suzie Miller, with trailblazing Gold Coast based
dance-theatre company, The Farm.
Physics and mathematical theorems intersect
with the characters and stories they inspire in an
explosion of art and science, exploring the infinite
complexity of the human heart.
Bringing The Farm’s extraordinary physicality to
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
2 Jun
the La Boite stage, The Mathematics of Longing
7:30pm is an algorithmic celebration of science and the
P
poetics of modern relationships.
4 Jun 5 Jun 6 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun
6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
P P ON
12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 7:30pm
CB 7:30pm
19 Jun 20 Jun 21 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun Production Partner
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 2:00pm
A 7:30pm 7:30pm
P = Preview ON = Opening Night
CB = Chatterbox A = Auslan Interpreted Performance
8 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 9
LA BOITE AND CLAIRE
QUT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PRESENT CHRISTIAN
LYSA AND THE
“I’m thinking of this as
my version of a sports
action movie. Like, Claire
Christian and Aristophanes
FREEBORN DAMES do Mighty Ducks. Think
girls, glitter, Gatorade,
the crippling complexity
of gender politics - a
world where the ‘Flying V’
BY CLAIRE CHRISTIAN means something entirely
different. Good.”
21 JUL – 11 AUG
Chatterbox: Wednesday 1 August
WORLD PREMIERE DIRECTOR SANJA SIMIC
Aristophanes crossed with a girl group DESIGNER ANTHONY SPINAZE
power-ballad served with a plate of your LIGHTING DESIGNER KATIE SFETKIDIS
Grandma’s best CWA scones.
WITH AMY INGRAM, HSIAO-LING TANG,
In a small rural town, somewhere in Australia, AND QUT BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS,
it doesn’t matter what kind of person you FINAL YEAR ACTING STUDENTS
are – it matters what team you barrack for.
The War Weekender is the social event of the
year, where local towns unite in the ultimate
battle – a football game and mighty booze-fest.
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
21 Jul
In Lysa’s small town, the 2017 War Weekender 7:30pm
changes everything. Held on the 21st of January, P
the day women all over the world amassed to 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul
6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
protest a Trump-led free world, Lysa rallies the P P ON
women in surrounding towns to stage an epic 30 Jul 31 Jul 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug
protest in solidarity with their international sisters 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 7:30pm
CB 7:30pm
and allies. The thing is, only three girls show up…
7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug
Led by a fierce female chorus of women who fling 6:30pm 7:30pm
A
11:00am
7:30pm
7:30pm 2:00pm
7:30pm
us through the past in order to prove that the
future really is female, Claire Christian’s fury- P = Preview ON = Opening Night
CB = Chatterbox A = Auslan Interpreted Performance
fuelled dramedy is inspired by the original battle
of the sexes, Aristophanes’ Lysistrata.
10 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 11FUTURE D. LA BOITE AND
FIDEL LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENT
“Defeating your opponent
PRIZE FIGHTER
needs strategy but
defeating your memories
requires more than just
that. Regardless of who or
what your opponent
is, everyone is a BY FUTURE D. FIDEL
Prize Fighter.” A LA BOITE AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
13 – 14 SEP
Venue: Logan Entertainment Centre
NATIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR TODD MACDONALD
Adrenaline-pumping, full-contact theatre at its best. DRAMATURG CHRIS KOHN
Following smash hit seasons at Brisbane Festival DESIGNER BILL HAYCOCK
and Sydney Festival, Prize Fighter returns to
LIGHTING DESIGNER DAVID WALTERS
Brisbane as part of a three-month national tour.
For three shows only, get ringside at Logan COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER FELIX CROSS
Entertainment Centre for a rare theatrical combo:
SOUND DESIGN REMIX BUSTY BEATZ
engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral
thrill of live boxing. VIDEO DESIGNER OPTIKAL BLOC
Isa is a young Congolese boxer blazing an MOVEMENT & FIGHT DIRECTOR NIGEL POULTON
impressive career between the ropes. Gearing up
for the national title fight, he soon discovers it’s
not just his opponents he has to outdo, but the
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
demons from his torturous past as a boy soldier. 13 Sep 14 Sep
11:00am 7:30pm
Fleeing the Congo as a child, playwright 7:30pm
Future D. Fidel lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp
for eight years before being granted refugee status
in Australia. Prize Fighter is inspired by his own
story and those of the people he has known.
“The most perfectly structured, brilliantly
produced and best acted new play” The Australian
For single ticket bookings, please phone
This project is supported by the Playing Queensland Fund and arTour;
Logan Entertainment Centre on 07 3412 5626 initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland,
or loganentertainmentcentre.com.au part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
12 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 13LA BOITE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JULIA-ROSE
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PRESENTS LEWIS
“When Brisbane
NEON TIGER Powerhouse sent Kat,
Gillian and I to Thailand
on a creative development
trip, we were practically
BY JULIA-ROSE LEWIS strangers. Ten days later,
I was head-over-heels for
COMPOSED BY GILLIAN COSGRIFF these women. When it
came to writing about our
experiences, it seemed only
fitting to tell a story about
27 OCT – 17 NOV falling in love under bright
Chatterbox: Wednesday 7 November lights in a city you know
nothing about.”
CO-CREATED BY JULIA-ROSE LEWIS, WORLD PREMIERE
GILLIAN COSGRIFF AND KAT HENRY
The adult gap-year you never knew you needed.
DIRECTOR KAT HENRY
Fast, frivolous and continuously flashing, the
WITH COURTNEY STEWART always-awake playground of a tourist mecca in
Bangkok paints the scene for Neon Tiger; a roaring
new Australian play with songs.
Andy is an Australian traveller outrunning her
broken heart. She has taken residence as a host
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN at a Bangkok party-district karaoke bar where she
27 Oct meets Thai-American Arisa, who’s on a personal
7:30pm
P quest to connect with her mother’s culture.
29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov When the two meet, sparks fly.
6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
P P ON
Three of Australia’s boldest voices, Gillian Cosgriff,
6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov Kat Henry and Julia-Rose Lewis unleash Neon Tiger;
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 7:30pm
CB 7:30pm a wild love story set to the beat of Bangkok’s back
13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov alleys and go-go bars.
6:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:30pm 2:00pm
A 7:30pm 7:30pm
P = Preview ON = Opening Night
CB = Chatterbox A = Auslan Interpreted Performance
Commissioned and developed by Brisbane Powerhouse
through the support of the Australia Council for the Arts
14 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 15ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
HWY 2018 MDH GRANT
La Boite’s HWY program nurtures a collaborative A unique funded opportunity for a Brisbane-based
environment and provides artists the opportunity artist to develop a dance-theatre work in 2018,
to engage in vital conversations about theatre, with the support of Mad Dance House (MDH) and
and develop and enhance their emerging work. La Boite. The grant will include a three-month
residency period at MDH and La Boite, as well as
Expressions of interest open 20 November from
an opportunity to present a showing of the work,
artists looking to participate in this program.
and a contribution of $10,000 towards fees and
Stay tuned via the website and Facebook for
expenses. While developing the work, the artist
the latest updates.
will receive administrative, artistic and production
support from La Boite.
THIS IS A SNAPSHOT OF THE FUTURE ASSISTANT CREATIVES PROGRAM
OF THEATRE IN THIS CITY
In 2017, we launched our highly sought after
Assistant Creatives Program, which provides
Step into the fast-lane with the 2018 HWY artists These events provide a platform for the industry three individuals an opportunity to assist on
and witness the birth of the next Prize Fighter, Single and wider arts community to engage in robust any mainstage La Boite production. In 2018,
Asian Female or The Mathematics of Longing. dialogue about the future of theatre in Brisbane the program is open to creatives interested in
and our collective power to rouse change, if we lighting, costume, set and video design, as
HWY is our annual festival that encourages artists
want it. well as dramaturgy, directing, and production
to stretch boundaries and take risks, inviting
audiences to enter into a dialogue around new HWY artists hail from diverse backgrounds, management.
work and theatre practice. recognised by La Boite for their relevance These positions are paid, commensurate with
and potential. working part-time over a four-week rehearsal
Over an action packed two-weeks, HWY
attendees are invited to participate in For information on participation for artists and period, and open to emerging to mid-career
readings, showings, workshops, masterclasses, audiences visit laboite.com.au artists. During each project, participants will
conversations, and pitches. shadow their chosen creatives in rehearsal,
production week, and, if appropriate, throughout
the season.
12 – 24 MAR
LA BOITE HWY PARTNER Applications for La Boite Artist Development Programs
open 20 November 2017. All enquiries regarding the above
programs and opportunities can be directed to La Boite’s
Creative Producer, via info@laboite.com.au
16 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 17BUY TICKETS HOW TO BOOK
SEASON PACKAGES INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ONLINE
Book a 2018 Season Ticket Package and save up Previews $30 laboite.com.au
to 20 per cent. Choose a 4 Play or 3 Play Package
Adult $56-$60
and have the option to choose your dates up
front or later. Plus, access a range of additional Concession $46-$50
benefits including free date exchanges, mates’
PHONE
30 & under $30-$35
rates for your friends, special event invitations La Boite 07 3007 8600
and bar specials throughout the year. Visit the Student $30-$35 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
website for a full list of perks. After Hours Qtix 136 246
The Village $30-$35
Adult 4 shows $190 / 3 shows $150
Group Bookings A 10% discount applies
Concession 4 shows $160 / 3 shows $126 for group bookings of 10 or more tickets.
Please call 07 3007 8600
30 & Under 4 shows $112 / 3 shows $84 IN PERSON
VIP Opening Night* 4 shows $440 / 3 shows $330
La Boite Theatre Administration Office
Please note: Prize Fighter and The Village are Level 5, 6-8 Musk Ave,
not included in Season Packages but can be Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059
purchased as an add-on: GIFT VOUCHERS 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
CHATTERBOX
Prize Fighter add-on
(for Season Ticket buyers only - limited tickets) Share your love of theatre with your nearest and Chatterbox is a free post-show series designed to
Adult $35 / Concession $30 dearest with a La Boite gift voucher. There are a give you exclusive insights into the work and the
number of options available, including Season ideas each production explores. Check our website
The Village add-on (limited tickets)
Ticket Package vouchers (a gift that keeps giving in advance for who will feature and the topic
Adult $35 / Concession $30
year-round), a ticket/s to a particular show, or of conversation.
a nominated value of your choice (redeemable
for any production throughout the year). It’s our
*VIP Opening Night Season Ticket Holders
pleasure to work with you to create the perfect THE DEAD DEVILS OF COCKLE CREEK
Get your exclusive VIP Opening Night Package gift for a love one, so call us on 07 3007 8600 to Wednesday 21 February
(usually invitation only) and mingle with discuss your specific requirements.
theatre luminaries at our exclusive after-party. THE MATHEMATICS OF LONGING
Be quick- only a limited number of VIP Season
Wednesday 13 June
Tickets are available
LYSA AND THE FREEBORN DAMES
Wednesday 1 August
NEON TIGER
Wednesday 7 November
18 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 19LA BOITE ON TOUR
SINGLE ASIAN FEMALE
By Michelle Law
In 2018, we take two of our most-loved
works from recent years to new audiences The Golden Phoenix restaurant relocates
across the country. to Sydney’s Belvoir in 2018, fresh from
a smash hit season at La Boite in 2017.
Michelle Law’s biting Australian comedy
skewers race and gender in a sassy, fierce
and very funny night out.
Visit belvoir.com.au for more information
PRIZE FIGHTER
– DATES
By Future D. Fidel
Belvoir, Sydney
La Boite and Brisbane Festival’s smash hit 16 FEB – 25 MAR 2018
Prize Fighter continues to punch above, embarking
on a three-month national tour in 2018.
– DATES INCLUDE
Darwin Festival
20 – 26 AUG 2018
Townsville Civic Theatre
5 & 6 SEP 2018
Logan Entertainment Centre
13 & 14 SEP 2018
“FUNNY, TOUCHING AND AT
Newcastle Civic Theatre
TIMES PROFOUNDLY MOVING”
19 – 22 SEP 2018
THE GUARDIAN
The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
25 – 28 SEP 2018
Geelong Performing Arts Centre
“A PRODUCTION THAT IS GENUINELY
3 – 6 OCT 2018
FUNNY, GENUINELY MOVING AND
Studio Theatre, Bunjil Place
23 – 24 OCT 2018 GENUINELY THOUGHT-PROVOKING”
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the
Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. This project Merrigong Theatre Company AUSTRALIAN STAGE
is supported by the Playing Queensland Fund and arTour; initiatives of the 31 OCT – 3 NOV 2018
Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department
of the Premier and Cabinet.
20 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 21LA BOITE YOUTH AND LA BOITE
PARTICIPATION EDUCATION
La Boite Theatre Company is passionate about cultivating the next generation of performers in the La Boite is committed to creating
Queensland arts industry. Join us in 2018 as we introduce new programs, workshops and opportunities outstanding experiences and opportunities
for young artists including our successful programs below. There is something for everyone. for teachers and students. For more details
about our Education programs, including
teacher professional development, workshop
opportunities or residencies at your school
7 – 12 YEAR OLDS 18+
please request a Youth and Education
brochure and make sure you are signed up
Saturday Morning Classes Six-Week Masterclass Program
for our Youth and Education e-news.
Eight-week Course | Term Two and Term Three Six-week focused programs learning from exceptional
artists. Attend six three-hour masterclasses on a
Tuesday or a Saturday. FAST
12 – 18 YEAR OLDS
FESTIVAL
TUESDAY SERIES | 15 MAY – 19 JUN 6pm – 9pm
SATURDAY SERIES | 13 OCT – 17 NOV 9am – 12pm
Young Artists Company Ensemble
Audition to be part of the YAC Ensemble
One-Off Masterclass Series
Work with professional artists
Work with, develop and hone specific skills with
Create new theatre work
Perform at La Boite
our industry’s best artists in focussed three-hour NOV 2018
masterclasses.
YAC (12-17 year olds): FEB – JUN
Supported by La Boite, the Festival of Australian
MASTERCLASS ONE | 30 JAN 6 – 9pm
Student Theatre presents a line-up of adventurous
MASTERCLASS TWO | 28 AUG 6 – 9pm new work from around the country, created by the
16 – 26 YEAR OLDS next wave of contemporary Australian theatre-
makers. The festival brings together students,
La Boite Ambassadors Program FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
recent graduates and an audience of passionate
Apply to be part of the year-long Ambassadors LABOITE.COM.AU/PARTICIPATE theatre-lovers for a weekend of back-to-back
program. Ambassadors become embedded performances, forums and invigorating artistic
members of La Boite; attending rehearsals, EDUCATION PARTNER conversation. It is a meeting place for like-
seeing shows, participating in La Boite events minded creatives and future collaborators. It is
and contributing ideas. Twenty exceptional an invitation for artists and audiences alike to
young people will make up the 2018 explore the ideas that have captured the minds of
Ambassador team, and the program will be Australia’s leading young artists.
specifically honed to suit their needs and
passions. Applications for the Ambassador FASTFESTIVAL.ORG
Program close February 2018.
Young Artists Company Ensemble
YAC (18-26 year olds): JUL – NOV
22 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 23DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT COMMISSIONING AND WALL OF LIGHT
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
For more than 90 years, La Boite has relied on Giving to La Boite not only supports the creation Your name or Company name will be etched on
the generous support of the community; both big- of theatre, but invests in our young audiences. There are many ways you can support local our award-winning Wall of Light that has pride
hearted individuals and philanthropic businesses Like you, we are passionate about the next writers and theatre-makers, the development of of place in our newly renovated La Boite Foyer.
and organisations. generation of theatre-makers and audiences. sustainable artist careers, and be an integral part Join our founding private and corporate donors by
You are a part of our history and our future. of making theatre here at La Boite. making a public and highly visible gift to support
Your support enables us to continue doing
Your support is vital in making daring, deep and La Boite. A $2,000 tax deductible donation will
what we do best – making world-class theatre, Donations from $2,500 help support:
diverse theatre that matters. secure your name on the Wall of Light for three
nurturing emerging artists, exploring new arts
Assistant Creatives Fund: $2,500 enables us years and will be viewed by over 45,000 people
practice and keeping the theatre open and
to support emerging directors, designers and visiting our foyer each year.
engaged in our community through our youth and
creatives to work alongside industry professionals
participation programs.
during rehearsals for a La Boite production.
Artistic Development Fund: $10,000 will fully fund TAKE A SEAT
a week of creative development for new work,
where writers, directors, actors and theatre- Put your name on your favourite seat, give a
makers can spend a dedicated week testing unique gift to mark a special occasion, or create
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS ideas, reading and workshopping a script in a commemorative tribute to a loved one. Imagine
development and exploring partnerships. the joy of showing your family and friends your
seat in La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre.
$50 $500 La Boite Commissioning Fund: $15,000 enables
A $500 donation will acknowledge a seat in
printing of rehearsal one script development us to fully commission a Queensland playwright
the Roundhouse Theatre for life.
scripts for one actor session with a dramaturg to write a new play for development and future
production. Recent playwrights commissioned by
La Boite include Future D. Fidel (Prize Fighter),
Michelle Law (Single Asian Female), Steven GIFT A TICKET
$100 $1,000 Oliver (From Darkness Whence We Came) and
two hours of vocal training Assistant Director for Maxine Mellor (The Wind in the Willows). Donate a ticket to a young person who may not be
for the cast one week of rehearsals able to attend the theatre. Your $25 donation to
the Gift a Ticket program will help us to continue
to provide 10,000 free and discounted tickets to
AMBASSADORS CIRCLE young people aged 15 – 25 every year and instil a
$25O $5,000 life-long love of the theatre.
With more than 1,000 Ambassadors through
one actor for one day Designer for
our doors to date, this program is a vital ongoing
of creative development one production
commitment to our young community. Each
year, we invest in young high school and tertiary BEQUEST PROGRAM
Queensland students. These Ambassadors attend
all of our productions for free, meet leading Have you ever thought about leaving a legacy gift
creative professionals, and participate in free in your Will? La Boite’s Bequest Program can help
workshops. Your $50 tax deductible donation to those who would like to make a meaningful gift
the program will ensure its success continues in now, to be realised later and enjoy the special
2018 and beyond. privileges this type of gift generates.
TO FIND OUT MORE, CONTACT LA BOITE’S DEVELOPMENT & PHILANTHROPY
TEAM ON 07 3007 8600 OR DEVELOPMENT@LABOITE.COM.AU
24 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 25OUR SUPPORTERS LA BOITE PARTNERS
PARTNERING WITH LA BOITE
Each partnership with La Boite is unique and tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you’re
interested in entertaining your clients at opening night functions and exclusive events; strengthening your
La Boite Theatre Company is supported by the
brand through cause-related advertising and profiling opportunities; or engaging with regional communities Queensland Government through Arts Queensland Proudly supported by
through the arts, La Boite can help you achieve these goals. With a diverse and exciting season of
productions and programs in 2018, there has never been a better time to join our partner family.
VOLUNTEERING La Boite Theatre Company is assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council, its funding and advisory body
Our Volunteers, or ‘Vollies’ as they are affectionately known, are our most treasured supporters and a vital
part of La Boite Theatre Company.
Our Vollies team are often the first point of contact for guests; welcoming patrons, working the box office or Education Partner La Boite HWY Partner Community Partner
ushering. As thanks for their invaluable support, all Vollies receive great ticket packages and perks.
We welcome everyone with an interest in theatre and a passion for La Boite to become a Vollie and become
part of the La Boite family.
Join us! Email info@laboite.com.au to register your interest.
"WHAT A PLEASURE TO VOLUNTEER WITH QUEENSLAND'S OLDEST THEATRE Production Partner Vocational Training Partner Accommodation Partner
The Mathematics of Longing
COMPANY - LA BOITE. MEMORIES OF THE DAYS AT SEXTON STREET,
THE LAST PERFORMANCE IN 2003 "THE FINAL CURTAIN" AND MOVING
TO KELVIN GROVE IN 2004. CELEBRATING THE 90TH BRISBANE PARTY
IN 2015 AND LOVING THE FOYER RENOVATIONS 2017.
THANK YOU LA BOITE FOR THE JOURNEY."
ANNE KELLEY
Media Partner Media Partner Street Press Partner Video Partner
LA BOITE CIRCLE DONORS
Tim Fairfax AC, Gina Fairfax, Julian Myers, John B Reid AO, Lynn Rainbow Reid AM, Boris Krkljes, Vivienne Anthon,
Bruce Blocksidge, Lucy Coulson, Sheryl Cornack, MDA, Graham Bethune, Michelle Boyd, Philip Cannon,
Christine Comans, Sue Donnelly, Michael Dyer, Kristie Fankhauser, Kathryn Heiser, Bruce Heiser, Katherine Hoepper,
Rhys Holden, Richard Hundt, Rebecca Langdon, Susan Learmonth, Tess Lye, Jackie Maxwell, Karen Mitchell,
Lois Murray, Collin Myers, Marilyn Myers, Jill Nicklin, Fiona Poschelk, Sean Dowling, Mark Simic, Anne Seville,
Season Partners
Kaye Stevenson, Tenielle Stoltenkamp, Anthony Thomas, David Thomas, Peter Wright, Michael Young, Avant Card,
Julieanne Alroe, Libby Anstis, Carolyn Barker AM, Samuel Boyd, William Cannon, Lachlan Cross, Robert Ford,
Adam Gardnir, Mike Gowan, Elliott Hunt, Annette Kerwitz, Ross Lamont, Sophia Lamont, Prue Pateras,
Reine Ryan, Joseph Simons, Marian Wheeler, Jazz Music Institute, Scenestr, Positive Solutions, Andrew Backhouse,
Sheryl Ballesty, Roslyn Bews, James Bourbon, Annie Boxall, Helen Brodie, Lesley Burnett, Gary Camp, Pru Crombie,
Geoffrey Ewing, Gerald Fox, Theresa Fox, Fabienne Forster, Wendy Fry, Michelle Gersbach, Catherine Gooley,
Sophia Hall, Helen Hambling, David Johnston, David King, Svatoslav Kruglov, Susan Lawson, Pamela Lemcke,
Maddie Little, Geoffrey Marks, Toni McIntyre, Kate McNally, Bronwyn Noakes, Therese O’Brien, Sandra O’Grady,
Sarah O’Sullivan, Angela Roff, Leah Rogers, Kath Rose, Caitlin Scarr, Jake Shavikin, Daniel Teh, Bill Thomas, Cheryl Thornely,
Alana Tierney, Anne Varghese, Gillian Walters, Rod Walters, Drew Whittaker, Jennifer Wilson, BMEG, Good2Give
La Boite Circle Donors as at 30 October 2017
26 Season 2018 La Boite Theatre Company La Boite Theatre Company Season 2018 27ABOUT LA BOITE NEED TO KNOW
THEATRE THAT MATTERS
LOCATION BAR
La Boite holds a unique place in the hearts and Theatre has the capacity to embrace difference
minds of artists and audiences in Queensland. in so many ways. We push the boundaries of La Boite at the Roundhouse Theatre Enjoy a drink and pre-theatre snack in the new
For more than 90 years, La Boite has represented form by collaborating with some extraordinary Level 5, 6 – 8 Musk Avenue La Boite Foyer Bar, which serves a range of
the adventurous and alternative. There has always partners to stretch theatrical, physical and musical Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059 Australian wines, local and imported beers and
been a strong focus on the development of new boundaries. We play with contemporary circus, p. 07 3007 8600 Merlo coffee. The Foyer Bar is open one hour
work and artists, and today is no different. visual theatre, opera and cabaret, classical text, e. info@laboite.com.au before all performances.
the theatrical and extraordinary international w. laboite.com.au
The stories, ideas and voices of our city and
talents. This varied menu aims to enliven and
country are many and varied and as such La Boite
inspire our existing audiences and draw new
seeks to represent and engage in this beautiful and VENUE HIRE
audiences to share in the La Boite experience – the
rich diversity; the diversity of form, ideas, ethnicity, PARKING
experience and magic of live performance in our The Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite Studio and
gender – of identity.
unique Roundhouse Theatre. Undercover parking in the Kelvin Grove Village Foyer Bar are available to hire for productions,
is free after 6.30pm and open until 11pm. Enter events, workshops and more. Please contact
via Ramsgate Street. La Boite is a five minute Jessica Ralph on venuehire@laboite.com.au for
more information.
LA BOITE BOARD walk up Musk Avenue from this carpark. Limited
street parking is also available around Kelvin
Julian Myers (Chair), Richard Hundt (Treasurer), Vivienne Anthon (Deputy Chair), Grove Village, from $1.50p/h. A small number
Graham Bethune, Gina Fairfax, Kevin O’Brien, Lynn Rainbow Reid AM and John Scherer of pay & display parking spaces are available on SEATING
Gona Parade.
LA BOITE STAFF Events in the Roundhouse Theatre are general
admission so you can choose your own seats on
Artistic Director & CEO Todd MacDonald the performance day. You can book separately
General Manager Katherine Hoepper PUBLIC TRANSPORT
from your friends and still sit together.
Creative Producer Sanja Simic
Bus stop #12 on Kelvin Grove Road, a two minute
Youth & Participation Producer Claire Christian walk to the theatre. For more information visit
Accountant Karen Mitchell FCA translink.com.au ACCESS
Assistant Accountant Roxane Eden
Development & Philanthropy Manager Jackie Maxwell La Boite is striving for equity of access for all
performances and events to ensure everyone can
Communications Agency: Aruga (Adam Brunes, Donna Kramer, Danni Bain, Claire Bonney) CONCESSIONS fully participate and enjoy our 2018 season.
Marketing & PR Coordinator Stephanie Pickett
Graphic Designer Claudia Piggott Concession tickets are available for Healthcare All information is available in accessible formats
Card holders, Government issued pensioners, upon request. For further information about our
Production Manager Canada White
seniors, carer card holders, students, QUT Access Program visit laboite.com.au
Head Technician Nick Toll staff and select industry groups (Australian
Workshop Coordinator Andrew Mills Writer’s Guild, MEAA, Dendy Cinema, Playlab,
Venue Operations Manager Jessica Ralph Queensland Writer’s Centre).
LA BOITE ARCHIVE
Ticketing and Administration Officer Maddie Little
Duty Managers Rory Killen, Mikaela Sanders, Jess Bunz The conversation doesn’t end here. Keep it
All information correct at time of printing. going on our archive at 90years.laboite.com.au.
Front of House Staff Silva Asal, Tom Bellas, Natalie Callaghan, James Gatling, Emma Joenpolvi,
Brochure design by Claudia Piggott and Sean Dowling
Elizabeth Jones, Maddie Little, Nathan Mills, Bonnie Mullins, Jaime Ng, Natasha Papertnaya, Season Photography by Dylan Evans Contribue your own stories and photos or search
Steve Pirie, Courtney Wild Additional Photography by Hannah Millerick your favourite productions from 1925 to now.
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