Keeping Queensland Connected

Following its sold-out 2025 season, Calamity Jane is hitting the road, travelling beyond Brisbane to share the much-loved production with communities across the state. Regional touring is an important part of Queensland Theatre Company’s work, creating opportunities to connect with audiences in their own communities and share stories through the transformative experience of live performance.

Taking a production on the road is a major undertaking, with a dedicated team working behind the scenes to keep people, equipment and the production moving safely between communities. Reliable technology and connectivity play an increasingly important role in supporting that journey.

This is where the partnership with Telstra and ExceedICT comes in. Through our shared belief in the importance of connection, this partnership is helping Queensland Theatre Company’s touring team stay in touch, supported and confident as they travel across regional Queensland.

“Touring is such an important part of Queensland Theatre’s work. There’s nothing quite like arriving in a new community, meeting an audience and sharing a story together.

“Having the right technology behind us means our team can focus on what they do best while staying in contact and having support on the road. We’re delighted to have Telstra and ExceedICT alongside us for this tour, helping us bring our work to more Queenslanders.”

— Criena Gehrke, CEO, Queensland Theatre

As Touring Technology Partners, Telstra and ExceedICT are providing advanced equipment and connectivity solutions to support the touring team. This includes ExceedICT’s Mobile Instant Connectivity Kit (MICK), a portable communications solution that helps keep the team stay in contact as they move between communities.

For Telstra, supporting the tour is an opportunity to help Queensland Theatre Company reach regional audiences while celebrating the communities that make the state so special.

“Regional Queensland is home to extraordinary people and communities, and staying connected is an important part of helping them thrive. We’re delighted to support Queensland Theatre Company as Calamity Jane takes to the road.

“We’re proud to be part of a partnership that brings people together through live theatre while supporting the team behind the production as they travel.”

— Loretta Willaton, Telstra

ExceedICT is supporting the tour with MICK, our intelligent connectivity solution helping make regional touring safer, more connected and easier for the Queensland Theatre Company team.

“When you’re taking a production on the road, reliable communications and staying connected are just as important as getting the show on stage. We’re excited to support Queensland Theatre Company with MICK, leveraging Telstra 4G/5G and Starlink connectivity to help keep their team connected wherever the tour takes them.

We’re proud to play a part in bringing great theatre to communities across Queensland, while supporting the people behind the production every step of the way.”

— Mylie Moore, ExceedICT

Through this partnership, Queensland Theatre Company, Telstra and ExceedICT are helping ensure that the show can keep moving - and that the people bringing Calamity Jane to audiences across Queensland can stay connected along the way.