Queensland Premier’s Drama Award Finalist Readings
Take your seat for the first public reading of the three Queensland Premier's Drama Award (QPDA) 2026 finalist plays.
Across the day, hear My Erotic Journey Through Italian Fascism by Alberto Di Troia, a darkly comic thriller across Australia and rural Italy; Cake by Michelle Law, a story of family and generational divide in Brisbane's Sunnybank; and Mrs Crocodilia by Melanie Tait, a feminist retelling of King Lear set in a Far North Queensland crocodile park.
The readings of the three finalist plays will take place before an esteemed panel of judges, who will select the winner of the 2026 QPDA. The winning playwright and play will be announced at Queensland Theatre Company’s 2027 Season Launch in early October.
Reading schedule
12:00pm – 1:30pm: My Erotic Journey Through Italian Fascism by Alberto Di Troia
2:00pm – 3.30pm: Cake by Michelle Law
4:00pm – 5:30pm: Mrs Crocodilia by Melanie Tait
These readings are the final step before our judges name the winner of the 2026 Queensland Premier's Drama Award. The winning writer receives a $30,000 prize, with contribution from Griffith University, a full commission fee, and a world premiere production in our 2027 Season.
Dates
Sunday 28 June
Location
Bille Brown Theatre, Queensland Theatre Company
78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane
Cost
Single Tickets: $15 (incl. GST)*
3 Play Package: $30 (incl. GST)*
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*Transaction fees may apply.
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