Kristina Olsson's
Boy, Lost
Adapted for the stage by Katherine Lyall-Watson
Directed by Caroline Dunphy
Boy, Lost is a true story of a boy’s lifelong search for his mother.
Adapted from Kristina Olsson’s award-winning memoir, Boy, Lost is a dynamic new production by Queensland Theatre’s 2020 resident company, Belloo Creative. A true story of a boy snatched from his mother’s arms and their journey back to one another, this is an ultimately uplifting story of survival.
Travelling down the train tracks of the east coast of Australia and spanning fifty years, the play ricochets from post war Brisbane to Cairns and Sydney as it follows one boy’s life long search and a family’s journey from loss to redemption.
Told in Belloo Creative’s signature style of fluid storytelling and physicality, Boy, Lost combines dramatic storytelling and nuanced music theatre to create a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit.
From the book by Kristina Olsson
Adapted for the stage by Katherine Lyall-Watson
Please note a lockout period applies. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
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Dates29 Oct — 19 Nov
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LocationDiane Cilento Studio
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TimesPreview: Sat 29 Oct 2.00pm
Opening Night: Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm
Evenings: Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat
Matinees: Wed & Sat - Buy Tickets
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Night with the Artists
Wed 2 Nov 2022 1.00pm with author Kristina Olsson
Thu 3 Nov 2022 7.30pm with author Kristina Olsson
Fri 4 Nov 2022 7.30pm with cast & creatives -
Duration75 minutes, no interval
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AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Performance: Thurs 17 Nov 2022, 6:00 PM
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WarningThis show is based on a true story, and contains strong references to domestic violence, child institutionalisation, child abuse, ableism, and a deceased First Nations person. Belloo has engaged in script and production processes that have sought advice and co...
This show is based on a true story, and contains strong references to domestic violence, child institutionalisation, child abuse, ableism, and a deceased First Nations person.
Belloo has engaged in script and production processes that have sought advice and consent about the placement of these real stories in their historical context. We wish to prepare audience members for all aspects of the show and will provide further information in the program materials and a foyer display.
Strobe lighting effects will be used during this performance.
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Dates29 Oct — 19 Nov
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LocationDiane Cilento Studio
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TimesPreview: Sat 29 Oct 2.00pm
Opening Night: Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm
Evenings: Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat
Matinees: Wed & Sat - Buy Tickets
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Night with the Artists
Wed 2 Nov 2022 1.00pm with author Kristina Olsson
Thu 3 Nov 2022 7.30pm with author Kristina Olsson
Fri 4 Nov 2022 7.30pm with cast & creatives -
Duration75 minutes, no interval
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AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Performance: Thurs 17 Nov 2022, 6:00 PM
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WarningThis show is based on a true story, and contains strong references to domestic violence, child institutionalisation, child abuse, ableism, and a deceased First Nations person. Belloo has engaged in script and production processes that have sought advice and co...
This show is based on a true story, and contains strong references to domestic violence, child institutionalisation, child abuse, ableism, and a deceased First Nations person.
Belloo has engaged in script and production processes that have sought advice and consent about the placement of these real stories in their historical context. We wish to prepare audience members for all aspects of the show and will provide further information in the program materials and a foyer display.
Strobe lighting effects will be used during this performance.
Creatives
Director & Co-creator Caroline Dunphy
Dramaturg Kathryn Kelly
Lighting Designer David Walters
Set and Costume Designer Penny Challen
Sound Designer Guy Webster
Composer Morgan Francis
Assistant Director Kristen Maloney
Disability Sensitivity Consultant Madeleine Little
Production Manager Lauren Sallaway
Stage Manager Jeremy Gordon
Design Assistant D’mitri Cossar
Directorial Observation Emmy Moore
Accent Coach Melissa Agnew
Cast
Zoe Houghton
Hsiao-Ling Tang
Colin Smith
Morgan Francis
Stephen Geronimos
The reviews are in
Partners
Supported by Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative.
This production has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
Creative development was supported by Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks program. The Creative Sparks Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to support local arts and culture in Brisbane.
