THEATRE: August: Osage County - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Metro Arts

Title: August: Osage County

Presented By: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Genre: Theatre / Drama / Dark Comedy

Synopsis: When the Weston family gathers at their sprawling Oklahoma home after their father disappears, old wounds crack open quickly. Addictions, secrets, heartbreak and savage one-liners collide over one unforgettable weekend in this Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic. Directed by Ngoc Phan and performed by QCGU third-year acting students, August: Osage County is a raw, explosive portrait of family at its most chaotic and human.

Written By: Tracey Letts

Performance Dates: Friday 10 July – Saturday 18 July 2026

Performance Times:

• Fri 10 July – 7:00pm

• Sat 11 July – 7:00pm

• Tue 14 July – 7:00pm

• Wed 15 July – 7:00pm

• Thu 16 July – 7:00pm

• Fri 17 July – 7:00pm

• Sat 18 July – 2:00pm

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

Ticket Costs:

• General Admission $45

• Concession $35

• Groups 6+ $25

Ticket Link: https://metroarts.com.au/event/august-osage-county/

Warnings: Adult themes, coarse language, depictions of violence, references to substance abuse and addiction, sexual references, themes of racism and sexism

Recommended Age: 15+

Duration: Approximately 180 minutes, including 20-minute interval

Cast: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University third-year acting students