COMEDY: Bard Wars - Artful Dodgers Theatre

Title: Bard Wars Chapter the Fifth: The Empire Striketh Back

Presented By: Artful Dodgers Theatre (as part of Anywhere Festival)

Genre: Comedy / Theatre / Parody / Shakespearean Adaptation

Synopsis: Bard Wars Chapter the Fifth: The Empire Striketh Back is a playful mash-up of Shakespeare and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, reimagining the iconic sci-fi story through heightened Elizabethan language and theatrical flair. This cult-favourite series blends iambic pentameter with lightsabers, turning galactic drama into witty, tongue-in-cheek stage comedy. Expect romance, rebellion, and dramatic soliloquies as the saga continues in this comedic sequel to Bard Wars: Hope Renew’d.

Performance Dates: May 8th - 23rd, 2026

Performance Times:

• Fridays - 7PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7PM

Performance Location and Address: Bald Hills Uniting Church Hall, 2131 Gympie Road, Bald Hills QLD, Australia

Ticket Costs: $20 – $30

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bard Wars

Recommended Age:Suitable for general audiences (especially fans of Shakespeare and Star Wars parody)

Production Website: Anywhere Festival - Bard Wars

Other Information:

• A sequel to the Anywhere Festival award-winning Bard Wars: Hope Renew’d; combines classic theatre with pop culture parody

• Part of the 2026 Anywhere Festival, known for staging performances in unconventional spaces across Brisbane.

• As this performance takes place in a community hall, accessibility may vary. Patrons with mobility or access requirements are encouraged to contact the organisers or venue in advance to confirm seating, entry, and facilities.