Skip to main content

Article: Uncover the Mystery of Picnic at Hanging Rock - Javeenbah Theatre

Javeenbah Theatre is delighted to present its upcoming production of Picnic at Hanging Rock, a dramatic adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s legendary novel, brought to life by Tom Wright. Scheduled to run from June 15 through June 29, 2024, this show is set to deliver a powerful and enthralling theatrical experience.

Picnic at Hanging Rock unveils the chilling narrative of the inexplicable disappearance of three schoolgirls and their teacher on Valentine’s Day in 1900. This story of suspense and mystery has mesmerized audiences for generations, persistently blurring the distinction between legend and historical reality.
Under the direction of the gifted Hunter Wall, this rendition infuses a novel and modern viewpoint into the well-known Australian legend. Wall's creative vision is complemented by a dedicated cast and crew who bring this haunting tale to the stage.
Hunter Wall, marking his directorial debut at Javeenbah Theatre, shares his enthusiasm: "I am ecstatic to bring this evocative and significant production to life with such a passionate and talented group. Picnic at Hanging Rock delves into the profound aspects of the Australian identity, and we eagerly anticipate sharing our interpretation with the audience."


Make sure to join in for what promises to be a memorable and spine-chilling performance. Javeenbah Theatre invites you to immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Picnic at Hanging Rock, where the lines between reality and myth are intriguingly blurred. This production is sure to leave a lasting impression, so book your tickets today and be part of this extraordinary theatrical journey. 
 
 Tickets are available now and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 0417 004 466

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Review: Freshblood Festival - Vena Cava

Written By Thor Morrison Upcoming creatives need a place to experiment, to prosper, to explore, and even to sometimes miss the mark. It is essential that spaces that allow this to happen exist, especially in a world obsessed with perfectionism. The Freshblood Festival is an annual event run by QUT Student Theatre Company Vena Cava, focused on young writers and performers, and it does just that. It provides a space for the new and upcoming creatives of Brisbane and surrounds to experiment, have fun, and create really exciting performances. Held at BackDock Arts in Fortitude Valley, and running over two consecutive weekends, it is a massive endeavour Vena Cava have given themselves. 14 independent shows, two play readings, and 8 music acts ensure that Freshblood has something for everyone to enjoy, and shows the variety and scale of the Festival itself. Drama Dispatch was able to attend most of the second weekend, seeing a total of seven shows and a play reading, and was greatly impresse...

Interview: Deborah Conway AM // Book of Life

 ​​ ​ ​  Australian music legend, Deborah Conway AM returns to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre this April as a part of her national tour of Australia. We got the chance to sit down with Deborah to have a brief chat about her new show and the music industry! Can you share a little about your book 'Book of Life'? Book of Life is a memoir detailing stories of growing up in an idiosyncratic household, of becoming a musician, the sordid adventures of youth, the at odds relationships musicians have with the music industry, of love, of becoming a mother, of work, of creativity, through to the full flowering maturity of all facets of growing into an adult in the most complete way. What was the approach to bring the book to stage in this show? I started writing in November 2019, sitting on my couch in Melbourne. March 2020 brought the cancellation of everything. I was very fortunate to have begun a project that I was finding so absorbing. As the lockdowns stretched on in Vi...

Review: Dogfight - Spotlight Theatrical Company

Written by Jake Goodall Get ready for a night of vocal excellence in Spotlight Theatrical Company's latest production of Dogfight! Located in the central Gold Coast, their latest production is sure to shock and delight all theatre lovers. It's 1963, and a group of young marines have gathered in San Fransisco the night before they ship off to Vietnam. They decide to celebrate their last night of freedom with a cruel game they call a “dogfight” where every man sets out to find the ugliest girl he can and brings her to a party. Everyone puts in money, and the man with the ugliest date wins the pot.  This harrowing and horrific story showcases the toxic masculinity of the US Marines in the 60s but also provides an insight into PTSD and the terrors of war. One uplifting event in this musical is that it isn't about women changing themselves for men, it is about the power of becoming confident in oneself and not bowing to a man's wishes just because he says so which is the tro...