DANCE THEATRE: Bahala/o - Metro Arts

Title: Bahala/o

Presented By: Metro Arts

Genre: Contemporary dance‑theatre / performance art

Synopsis: Two distinct performers, one pedestal fan and a whole lot of rice. Bahala/o channels the Filipino philosophy “bahala na” (“whatever happens, happens”) as it unpacks the layered realities of living between cultures. Set in a dream‑like rice world, this work merges bold movement, diasporic storytelling and striking imagery to invite you into a multiverse of identity, ritual and surrender.

Performance Dates: 19 – 29 November, 2025

Performance Times: 7:30PM

Performance Location and Address: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, 97 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101, Australia

Ticket Costs:

• General Admission: $45

• Concession: $39

• Groups 6+: $39 each

• School Group: $29

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bahala/o

Warnings: Adult themes, audience participation, mild coarse language, sexual references, loud music and strobe lighting effects

Recommended Age: 16 +

Duration: 60 minutes, no interval

Cast:

• Buddy Malbasias (Creator, Director, Performer)

• Clare Dark (Performer)

Creative Team:

• Creator/Director/Choreographer: Buddy Malbasias

• Performer/Collaborator: Clare Dark

Production Website: Metro Arts - Bahala/o

Other Information:

• The New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible; patrons in wheelchairs (or with accessibility needs) are requested to call the venue at 07 3002 7100 for bookings

• A special “Community Night & Dance Jam” event will follow the 22 November 2025 performance: join the cast and a DJ playing Filipino disco and street classics in the Metro Arts laneway

• Produced in Brisbane, this work explores the Filipino‑Australian queer immigrant experience and embraces physical ritual, cultural hybridity and play