THEATRE: Brisbane - Ad Astra Theatre

Title: Brisbane

Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Company

Genre: Live Theatre / Dramatic Play

Synopsis: Brisbane follows 14‑year‑old Danny Fisher during World War II in 1942. As American forces occupy his hometown, Danny struggles with grief after his brother’s death, finds unlikely friendship with an American pilot, and plans a dangerous act of revenge - a coming‑of‑age story set against the backdrop of wartime Brisbane.

Performance Dates: March 19th - April 11th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursday and Friday 8PM

• Saturday 2PM & 7:30PM

Performance Location and Address: Ad Astra Theatre Galaxy, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Ticket Costs:

• Adult - $60

• MEAA, Youth (17 - 30), Concession - $35

• Child (Up to 16) - $25

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Brisbane

Cast:

• Danny - Bailey Sprecak

• Patty - Aimee Duroux

• Andy/Frank - Liam McMahon

• Rose - Hannah Sisson

• John - Brent Dunner

• Annie - Lisa Hickey

• Ensemble - Mike Escober, Jack Winrow, Natasha McDonald, Jay Koloi

Creative Team:

• Director - Fiona Kennedy

• Assistant Director - Stacie Hobbs

• Stage Manager - Chloe Rose

• Costume Design - Georgina Purdie

• Costume Team - Georgina Purdie, Lottie Banford, Stacie Hobbs

• Set Design - Stacie Hobbs

• Props - Lottie Banford

• Wigs - Stacie Hobbs

• Production Assistant - Nicholas Hargreaves

Production Website: Ad Astra Theatre - Brisbane

Other Information: Ad Astra Theatre Company is a Brisbane‑based professional company producing a diverse season of plays and works across multiple performance spaces (Galaxy, Pluto, Cosmos, Halley’s Cottage). Their home at 210 Petrie Terrace is wheelchair accessible with audience amenities; check the venue’s accessibility page for details before attending.