COMEDY: Speed: The Movie, The Play

Title: Speed: The Movie, The Play

Presented By: Act React

Genre: Comedy / parody theatre

Synopsis: Inspired by the 1994 action film Speed, this high-octane comedy recreates the famous “bus that can’t slow down” story in an immersive theatrical experience. Audiences climb aboard a vintage bus and become part of the action as the performers recreate explosions, crashes and chase sequences using deliberately low-fi “Hollywood-ish” special effects.

Packed with jokes about the film and the career of Keanu Reeves, the show celebrates blockbuster action movies while playfully parodying them. This cult comedy hit has toured around Australia and returns to Brisbane as part of the Brisbane Comedy Festival.

Performance Dates: March 26th – April 19th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursday, Friday & Saturdays - 7PM & 8:30PM

• Sundays - 5:30PM & 7:30PM

Performance Location and Address: Stores Forecourt, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005

Ticket Costs:

• Adult – $48

• Concession – $45

• Group (6+) – $45

• + $7.20 transaction fee per purchase

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Speed: The Movie, The Play

Warnings:

• Strobe lighting

• Loud noises

Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 8+

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Creative Team: Produced by Act React

Production Website: Brisbane Powerhouse - Speed: The Movie, The Play

Other Information:

• Part of the Brisbane Comedy Festival.

• The production has toured nationally and will celebrate its 300th performance milestone during this season.

• Full lockout applies – latecomers will not be admitted.

• Brisbane Powerhouse offers step-free access, accessible bathrooms, wheelchair seating positions in performance spaces, lift access to venue levels, and Companion Card bookings through the box office.