THEATRE: Dear Brother - Queensland Theatre

Title: Dear Brother: The Right to a Rite of Passage

Presented By: Queensland Theatre and BlakDance in association with Brisbane Festival

Genre: Theatre / Drama

Synopsis: Dear Brother delves into the lives of young Aboriginal men from different corners of Queensland who find themselves in Brisbane, each seeking to change their circumstances and carve out a new path. As they navigate the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood, they grapple with personal and cultural challenges, uniting through shared experiences and a profound sense of duty to Country. This powerful theatre work, rich with dance, music, and poetry, provides a platform for young Murri men to express their voices and challenge societal perceptions of Aboriginal masculinity. The performance, featuring Djabuganjdji man Lenny Donahue and Girramay and Kalkadoon man Tibian Wyles, promises an intense and heartfelt exploration of identity and brotherhood.

Performance Dates: 7 September 2024 – 28 September 2024

Performance Times:

• Evenings: Monday & Tuesday 6:30 PM, Wednesday – Saturday 7:30 PM

• Matinees: Wednesday 1:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM

Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane, QLD

Ticket Costs:

• Adult: From $70

• Senior: From $70

• Concession: From $70

• Youth (35 & Under): From $35

Ticket Link: Buy Single Tickets for Dear Brother

Production Website: Queensland Theatre Website

Warnings: This production contains medium coarse language and adult themes.

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+

Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

Special Performances:

• Relaxed Performance: Wednesday 18 September 1:00 PM

• Auslan Interpreted: Monday 23 September 6:30 PM

• Audio Described/Tactile Tour: Saturday 21 September 2:00 PM

Cast:

• Leonard Donahue as Ezra

• Benjin Mazza as Jazziah

• Kelton Pell as Dad/Uncle Max/Grandad

• Tibian Wyles as Destyn

Creative Team:

• Written by: Lenny Donahue and Tibian Wyles

• Directed by: Isaac Drandic