Don't Ask What The Bird Look Like
By Hannah Belanszky
Directed by Roxanne McDonald and Lee Lewis
With Michael Tuahine
A GENTLY FUNNY, ALMOST GOTHIC TALE ABOUT LAND, FAMILY AND RECONNECTION.
Joan needs her father. She hasn’t seen him since he left her and her Mum when she was just a little girl. She wants answers, she wants history, she wants to know more about who she is.
Travelling into country as remote as it is strange to this city girl, Joan finds Mick. He doesn’t speak much, and bears little resemblance to the man who taught her to play Scrabble all those years ago. But amid the flies, the heat, the dust and the stillness of this small river town lurk many ghosts and mysteries. Over cups of tea and Scrabble in Mick’s weather-beaten old house, Joan is about to discover some family secrets that have been hidden below the surface for decades.
With a light touch of humour and a philosophical undercurrent, this play is an intimate work from an exciting new First Nations voice, directed by Queensland Theatre’s Artistic Elder Roxanne McDonald with Lee Lewis.
Finalist Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2018–19.
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Dates19 AUG – 9 SEP
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LocationBILLE BROWN THEATRE
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TimesEvenings: Mon & Tues 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm - Buy Tickets
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Ticket PricingAdultfrom$84Seniorfrom$80Concessionfrom$74Youth - 30 & Underfrom$35
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Night with the Artists
Monday 28 Aug 6.30pm
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AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Monday 4 Sep 6.30pmAudio Described Saturday 9 Sep 2.00pm
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Play briefing
Monday 14 Aug 6.00pm
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WarningThis production contains smoke, moments of extremely dark lighting states and themes of loss. If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help: Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Lifeline 13 11 14 13YARN 13 92 76 Headspace ...
This production contains smoke, moments of extremely dark lighting states and themes of loss.
If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help:
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Lifeline
13 11 14
13YARN
13 92 76
Headspace
headspace.org.au
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Dates19 AUG – 9 SEP
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LocationBILLE BROWN THEATRE
-
TimesEvenings: Mon & Tues 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm - Buy Tickets
-
Ticket PricingAdultfrom$84Seniorfrom$80Concessionfrom$74Youth - 30 & Underfrom$35
-
Night with the Artists
Monday 28 Aug 6.30pm
-
AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Monday 4 Sep 6.30pmAudio Described Saturday 9 Sep 2.00pm
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Play briefing
Monday 14 Aug 6.00pm
-
WarningThis production contains smoke, moments of extremely dark lighting states and themes of loss. If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help: Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Lifeline 13 11 14 13YARN 13 92 76 Headspace ...
This production contains smoke, moments of extremely dark lighting states and themes of loss.
If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help:
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Lifeline
13 11 14
13YARN
13 92 76
Headspace
headspace.org.au
$20 MOBTIX for First Nations community
MOBTIX are available for all performances of don't ask what the bird look like, or come to our pre-show Yarning Circle hosted by Aunty Roxanne McDonald and Hannah Belanszky on Tuesday 5 September.
Interview with Hannah Belanszky and Roxanne McDonald
Creatives
Writer Hannah Belanszky
Co-Directors Roxanne McDonald and Lee Lewis
Set and Costume Designer Chloe Greaves
Lighting Designer David Walters
Composer/Sound Designer THE SWEATS
Stage Manager Angela Roff
Assistant Stage Manager Tia-Hanee Cleary
Cast
Joan Matilda Brown
Pattie Shakira Clanton
Mick Michael Tuahine
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