Drizzle Boy
Written by Ryan Enniss
Directed by Daniel Evans
STRAP YOURSELF IN FOR A ROCKET RIDE.
Drizzle Boy is autistic. Drizzle Boy is poked, prodded and diagnosed by a world that wants to change him and a family who doesn’t understand him. Then he meets Juliet — his very own star-crossed love. Could she be a safe space for a man who just wants a calm centre to his universe?
Join Drizzle Boy as he takes back his story from a world of misunderstandings with irreverence and audacity. It’s a biting satire blending magical realism with a Kafkaesque journey of self-discovery. If you are neurotypical then you’re about to take a theatrical cold shower in the world of neurodivergence.
Drizzle Boy is the winner of the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award
2022-23. If you like your theatre fresh, free-wheeling and unexpected,
jump on board as director Daniel Evans (The Almighty Sometimes) takes us
on an all-terrain ride.
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Dates11 – 31 MAR
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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
11 – 31 MAR
BILLE BROWN THEATRE -
Night with the Artists
Monday 20 Mar 6.30pm
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Duration1 hour and 50 minutes, no interval
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AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Tuesday 21 Mar 6.30pmAudio Described Wednesday 22 Mar 7.30pm
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Play briefing
Monday 6 Mar 6.00pm
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Dates11 – 31 MAR
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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
11 – 31 MAR
BILLE BROWN THEATRE -
Night with the Artists
Monday 20 Mar 6.30pm
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Duration1 hour and 50 minutes, no interval
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AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Tuesday 21 Mar 6.30pmAudio Described Wednesday 22 Mar 7.30pm
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Play briefing
Monday 6 Mar 6.00pm
Sensory Access:
Audio and visual warnings have been built into this production to provide audiences with sensory sensitivities time to adjust and prepare before extreme lighting and sound cues are activated. If you have audio or visual sensitivities or are concerned about the play's content, we recommend looking through our Scene Breakdown Spoiler Sheet (please note some changes may be made to the technical structure during previews) and Social Story. Additionally, a break-out space will be available at the venue in our Diane Cilento Studio for those seeking a low sensory environment separate from the foyer and theatre.
Production Warnings:
This production contains references and frank discussion about autism, high-level coarse and ableist language including the "R" word in a personal historical context, aural depictions of bullying, depictions of medical mistreatment, references to suicide and occasional (and forewarned) loud noises and moments of visual intensity to reflect parts of the autistic experience.
This production contains smoke, haze, strobe, dead black outs, dynamic sound and the use of electronic cigarettes. Some audience members may have lights shone in their eyes.
The use of photographic or recording equipment is not permitted inside the theatre.
If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Headspace 03 9027 0100
Lifeline 13 11 14
Learn more about autism from these great local organisations:
Code Blue for Autism
codeblueforautism.com.au
Autism Queensland
autismqld.com.au
aeiou Foundation
aeiou.org.au
For further information about the content of the play or our sensory access please contact our ticketing team at sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au
Creatives
Writer Ryan Enniss
Director Daniel Evans
Set and Costume Designer Christina Smith
Lighting Designer Matt Scott
Composer/ Sound Designer Guy Webster
Video Designer Nevin Howell
Stage Manager Kat O'Halloran
Assistant Stage Manager Nicole Neil
Cast
Drizzle Boy Daniel R Nixon
Mother/ Juliet/ Valentina Tereshkova/ Dustin Hoffman/ Google/ Doctor Naomi Price
Father/ Hans Asperger/ Baphomet/ Google/ Doctor Kevin Spink
Trailer
The making of DRIZZLE BOY
Hear from Ryan and Daniel!
Drizzle Boy Play Briefing
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