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The Holidays

By David Megarrity
Directed by Bridget Boyle

Drama Family Beachside
A touching portrait of memory and connection Fathers and sons. Complicated. Are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our fathers? Oliver Holiday believes we can write our own story and his capacity for hope is infectious. The Holidays are on holiday: 12-year-old Oliver has been ...

A touching portrait of memory and connection

Fathers and sons. Complicated. Are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our fathers? Oliver Holiday believes we can write our own story and his capacity for hope is infectious.

The Holidays are on holiday: 12-year-old Oliver has been pulled out of school for an unexpected road trip with his mum and dad, en route to grandad’s seaside shack. But grandad, an eccentric artist, is not there. In this unkempt place stuffed with memories, it seems that the Holidays — instead of getting away from it all — have taken a lot with them.

This Queensland Premier’s Drama Award-winning play is a feast for the senses, a wistful and funny journey combining live performance, music and cutting-edge projection. A disarming and lyrical chronicle about family, for families, The Holidays is a show for sons, fathers, grandfathers, and anyone who loves one.

  • Dates
    14 NOV – 12 DEC
  • Location
    Bille Brown Theatre, Queensland Theatre
  • Times
    1pm / 2pm / 6.30pm / 7.30pm
    depending on dates
  • Book now
  • Night with the Artists

    Mon 23 Nov, 6.30pm


  • Duration
    90 minutes (no interval)
  • Accessibility
    Auslan Interpreted Mon 23 Nov, 6.30pm
  • Play briefing
  • Dates
    14 NOV – 12 DEC
  • Location
    Bille Brown Theatre, Queensland Theatre
  • Times
    1pm / 2pm / 6.30pm / 7.30pm
    depending on dates
  • Book now
  • Night with the Artists

    Mon 23 Nov, 6.30pm


  • Duration
    90 minutes (no interval)
  • Accessibility
    Auslan Interpreted Mon 23 Nov, 6.30pm
  • Play briefing

Creatives

Writer David Megarrity
Director Bridget Boyle
Designer Sarah Winter
Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright
Projection Designer Nathan Sibthorpe
Composer Sean Foran
Sound Designer Matthew Erskine

Cast

Mum (Summer Holiday) Louise Brehmer
Oliver Holiday Matthew Ianna
Dad (Bob Holiday) Bryan Probets

The Holidays production program

The Holidays — Trailer

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The Holidays — Design

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The Holidays — Play Briefing

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