Brisbane
19 March – 11 April 2026
Ad Astra Galaxy Theatre, Petrie Terrace
Australia. 1942. Fourteen-year-old Danny Fisher is coming of age when his hometown of Brisbane is invaded by the American Armed Forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. While events in the Pacific threaten to tear Danny’s family apart, he meets an American pilot and hatches a dangerous plan. Australian soldiers, dance halls, riots and grief all make an appearance in this authentic Australian story. Brisbane is a celebration of a childhood and a city – and a requiem for all that was lost.
Written by Matthew Ryan and directed by Fiona Kennedy, this play is suitable for audiences aged 16+.
About Ad Astra: Ad Astra opened Brisbane’s newest theatre at 210 Petrie Terrace in 2025, marking their ninth season. The new arts complex includes Galaxy, a 150-seat proscenium arch theatre; Pluto, a 44-seat black box theatre; and Cosmos, a 45-seat rehearsal and performance venue with a courtyard, bar, and spectacular views out to western Brisbane and Mt Coot-tha.
For tickeing and further information, visit the Ad Astra website
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