La Boite Theatre

We are excited to announce that La Boite Theatre has been recognised as Queensland’s seventh major arts organisation! This milestone comes after the success of our funding application through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework, as announced today by Creative Australia and Arts Queensland. It is a monumental moment for Australia’s oldest continuously running professional theatre company to enter the Framework on the eve of the organisation's 100th anniversary in 2025. The joint, multi-year investment from both state and federal governments acknowledges La Boite for its leadership and significant contribution to Queensland’s arts sector. La Boite’s entry into the Framework is a testament to the company’s artistic vision and strong position within the national arts and cultural ecology. The team is proud to continue championing Queensland artists and their stories and provide opportunities for these works to be seen throughout the state, across the country and taken internationally in the years ahead! For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gDYdV9TT #LaBoiteTheatre #CreativeAustralia #ArtsQueensland #ArtsFunding #BrisbaneTheatre

We're turning up the excitement in the rehearsal room! The countdown is on—only 2 weeks until Rachel Burke's Fancy Long Legs comes to La Boite. Grab your tickets now and be part of the magic! 💫🎀 🕷️Fancy Long Legs 📌12 -22 September 🎟️Secure tickets at https://lnkd.in/gVXnQDNS 📸 Stephen Henry | Photographery Presented by La Boite Theatre, Brisbane Festival and the little red company.

Be sure to join Fancy this September on a must-see adventure of acceptance, staying true to yourself, celebrating differences and harnessing your inner fanciness! 🎀 With its vibrant, ground-breaking approach, Rachel Burke's Fancy Long Legs redefines theatre for young audiences and the young at heart, creating an experience that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive for all. Find out more from Madeleine Little and Mikey Webb at https://lnkd.in/gi6iQGhK Recommended for ages 3 – 100+ years. 🕷 Fancy Long Legs 📌 12 - 22 Sep Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gVXnQDNS Video by: PixelFrame Presented by La Boite Theatre, Brisbane Festival and the little red company #accessibletheatre #schoolholidays #september #whatsonbrisbane #laboitetheatre #rachelburke #thelittleredco #brisbanefestival #booknow #letsgetfancy

Rehearsals for Rachel Burke's Fancy Long Legs have begun! We’re thrilled to welcome this incredible team to La Boite Theatre as we prepare to bring this show of razzle-dazzle and acceptance to the Roundhouse this September school holidays! Presented by La Boite Theatre, Brisbane Festival and The Little Red Company Fancy Long Legs 🎀 🕷 📌 12 - 22 Sept Book tickets at https://lnkd.in/gVXnQDNS

"Post-pandemic hibernation, declining interest in high school drama study and rising costs mean running a theatre company is not for the faint-hearted. "For Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre, this is just part of the ups and downs of its century-long economic and social ride – and there is still plenty to celebrate." In this recent interview with Newsreel, La Boite CEO and Artistic Director Courtney Stewart talks about bringing audiences back into the room and the important balance between giving people hope through uplifting performance while not walking away from promoting the challenging conversations inherent in much of its traditional repertoire. With thanks to Newsreel and our partners at McCullough Robertson Lawyers.

Passionate about the role of theatre in society? Passionate about attracting the funding to see our stories brought to life on stage? La Boite, Australia's longest continuously-running theatre company celebrates its 100th year of operation in 2025. We are currently searching for a passionate theatre-loving individual to join our dedicated team as Head of Philanthropy. Download the full job pack from our website. Applications close Thursday 15 August. #philanthropy #majorgifts #fundraising #theatre #creativeindustries

Today at the Actors’ & Entertainers’ Benevolent Awards morning tea, we had the honour of celebrating Lynn Rainbow Reid AM, who received the prestigious Alan Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 for her exceptional contributions to the Queensland arts industry. Named to honour the memory of Actors' & Entertainers' Benevolent Fund of Queensland (Inc) Fund Qld inaugural president, the Alan Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to a performing arts professional who has contributed significantly to the industry, often above and beyond the call of duty. Lynn was recognised both for her illustrious career as one on of Australia’s leading stage and screen actors, and for her generous philanthropic support of the sector both personally and via the Rainbow Reid Endowment that nurtures the professional development of QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Acting students. Lynn joins a formidable list of past recipients that includes, among others, Dianne Eden, Sue Rider, Sue Benner Tony Gould and Aunty Roxanne McDonald. What an outstanding achievement. Congratulations, Lynn!

Help us set the stage! 💫 We feel incredibly fortunate to be backed by passionate supporters of theatre and storytelling like you. Your dedication ensures that Australian theatre thrives, enriching our culture and bringing unique stories to life. A donation to La Boite Theatre serves to empower Queensland artists and creatives, both on and off the stage, to continue bringing our stories to life within our community. 🤍 We would warmly welcome your contribution to the work of La Boite Theatre before the end of financial year. Your generosity will help foster innovation and artistic expression now and into the future. Donate at laboite.com.au/donate #ilovetheatre #storytelling #laboite #queensland #theatre #donation #financialyear

La Boite Assembly has kicked off its 10-week skills development and showcase program! Designed for emerging actors, writers, and directors aged 18+ and in their first five years of professional practice, this program offers peer collaboration, creation of new 10-minute works, and the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through masterclasses and workshops. Nine directors, nine writers, and nine actors began their journey this week which will culminate in two nights of public performances in August. Check out the amazing facilitators and mentors they will be working with throughout the program! #LaBoiteAssembly #EmergingArtists #TheatreDevelopment More info: https://lnkd.in/gesxPRAH

We warmly invite you to join us to experience BLUE by Thomas Weatherall as part of your engagement during National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June). A Belvoir St Theatre production by accomplished Kamilaroi writer and actor Thomas Weatherall, BLUE was developed for the stage through the Balnaves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship and Belvoir. A deeply personal work of fiction, BLUE draws inspiration from Weatherall's own experiences as a young adult. This landmark work from the AACTA and Logie nominated actor continues to attract rave reviews and was recently nominated for a NSW Premier's Literary Award. BLUE must close in Meanjin/Brisbane by 1 June. BOOK NOW laboite.com.au/shows/blue