Welcome to our Spring 2024 newsletter!
Time flies when you’re having fun! What’s on this Spring gives you the season’s Events and Activities.
The year is whizzing along with our Brisbane production for Midnight at the Cemetery and South Burnett production, A Small Day Out at the Rodeo. Not to be missed! See the Brisbane Ensemble shine at the Queensland Multicultural Centre and the South Burnett Ensemble give their all at the Kingaroy Town Hall during November. Details below.
Save now! Early bird tickets for the Brisbane performances of Midnight at the Cemetery at the Queensland Multicultural Centre are available now for a limited time until October 11.
We turn the Spotlights on Lachlan Driscoll, our Blue Roo Artistic Director, new sponsors Crow FM 90.7 (Wondai) and McDonald’s (Kingaroy), celebrate Team members Benjamin’s and Brigid’s latest achievements, and announce that the 2025 Term 1 Registrations are now open for our Pathways to Performance Programs (Theatre) and our new Pathways Program (Festivals, Fetes and Fun for 16 plus).
Enjoy the newsletter.
What’s in this edition?
“Midnight at the Cemetery” – The Latest Blue Roo Production
Are you looking for a unique and heart-warming theatre experience filled with laughter, music, and eerie things that go ‘ping’ and ‘zing’? Then don’t miss this original adventure devised by Sarah Jackson and the Blue Roo Theatre Ensemble!
Midnight. A local cemetery flooded by the eerie glow of a full moon. How brave are you, really? You’ll soon find out in this hilarious melodrama. Hold your breath and be alert! The world needs more lerts!
Performances: Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point 4169.
Save the dates and save money! Early Bird Tickets are available now, until 11th October.
Dress Rehearsal, Thursday, 14 November, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
(For school and tertiary students of all ages, school groups and teachers) Dress Rehearsal Ticket link
Queensland Premiere, Friday, 15 November, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Weekend Matinee, Saturday, 16 November, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Premiere and Weekend Matinee Ticket Link
All performances are inclusive for audience members of all abilities. Before each show, a Tactile Tour is available for visually impaired attendees on request, and a brief audience Q&A with the cast follows every performance.
“A Small Day Out – At the Rodeo” – The Inaugural Blue Roo Production – South Burnett
Come along to our inaugural performance in the South Burnett region. Support our Kingaroy participants and Rockin’Our Ability collaborators as they put on their first show – guaranteed to be unique, heart-warming and a little bit crazy. Don’t miss “A Small day Out – At the Rodeo” the latest adventure devised by Sarah Jackson and the South Burnett Blue Roo Theatre Ensemble!
“A Small Day Out At The Rodeo” follows a day in the life of Jo and Les when they find themselves right in the middle of an unexpected adventure of madness and mayhem at the local rodeo. Expect the unexpected at this hilarious family friendly show!
Performance: Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy 4610.
Save the date! Tickets are available now.
Queensland Premiere, Saturday, 9 November, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
All performances are inclusive for audience members of all abilities. Before each show, a Tactile Tour is available for visually impaired attendees, and a brief audience Q&A with the cast and crew follows the performance.
Meet Lachlan – Our new Artistic Director
Introducing … Lachlan Driscoll, Blue Roo Artistic Director, and Mentor.
What can we say about Lachlan?
Lachlan is known for his great sense of humour, bright smile, and passion for helping people with disability achieve their artistic goals. The Ensembles and Committee love working with him.
As a seasoned theatre maker, Lachlan brings a wealth of experience as a director and producer, with a background in drama, comedy, and site-specific theatre. He has produced and directed performances for festivals like Wynnum Fringe, Anywhere Festival, Backbone Festival, and Redcliffe Museum. His playwriting skills have been honed by volunteering with The Storey Players, Playlab Theatre, and Queensland Writers Centre.
A passionate advocate for the transformative power of performance, Lachlan fosters an inclusive environment at Blue Roo, ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and empowered to tell original stories and create unique performances that change lives and inspire and strengthen communities.
His work with Blue Roo is rooted in collaboration. He leads Blue Roo’s artistic vision of excellence while growing an inclusive arts community where participants and artists with disability can shine on stage and develop as creative leaders in a safe and joyful space.
Thank you, Lachlan
Friends of Blue Roo: South Burnett
A huge thank you to Crow FM 90.7 (Wondai) and McDonald’s, 209-211 Haly Street (corner of Youngman St), Kingaroy, for your incredible commitment to helping people with disabilities, access life-changing performance opportunities.
Thanks to your support, they will be seen and heard not only on stage but across Queensland and nationally on film.
We can’t wait to have you with us on Saturday, November 9 for the premiere of A Small Day Out at the Rodeo!as our special guests. See you then!
Supporting Blue Roo in 2024
With the support of Arts Queensland and the Friends of Blue Roo, we are dedicated to empowering people with disability who are passionate about the performing arts. Through subsidised skills development and on-the-job mentoring, we provide opportunities for people with disability to participate in, learn, and lead future stage and digital productions in a safe and joyful environment. We would greatly appreciate your support as a donor or sponsor to help us continue this life-changing work.
Note: Please state your name or organisation and if the donation is for South Burnett or Brisbane when making your donation, and also email us at info@bluerootheatre.org.au so we know where to send your ATO tax receipt. Thanks.
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