THEATRE: Do Not Go Gentle - QLD Theatre

Title: Do Not Go Gentle

Presented By: Queensland Theatre

Genre: Drama

Synopsis: In November 1911, Captain Robert Falcon Scott led his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. In Patricia Cornelius' powerful and poetic play, that historic journey becomes a haunting metaphor for ageing, memory and mortality.

A group of aged care residents imagine themselves as members of Scott's Antarctic expedition, battling snow, wind and the relentless passage of time. Moving between epic adventure and intimate human drama, Do Not Go Gentle is a deeply affecting exploration of resilience, dignity, love and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Performance Dates: August 11th - 30th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Tuesdays – 6:30PM

• Wednesdays - 1PM & 6:30PM

• Thursdays & Fridays – 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sunday Matinee – 2PM

Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs:

• Adult – from $72

• Concession – from $70

• 35 & Under – from $36

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Do Not Go Gentle

Warnings: Contains mature themes and mild infrequent coarse language.

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.

Cast:

• Andrew Buchanan

• Jennifer Flowers

• Steven Grives

• Christen O'Leary

• Marilyn Richardson

• Bruce Spence

• William Zappa

Creative Team:

• Playwright – Patricia Cornelius

• Director – Heather Fairbairn

• Assistant Director – Kate Wilson

• Set & Costume Designer – Simone Romaniuk

• Lighting Designer – David Walters

• Composer – Alan John

Production Website: Queensland Theatre - Do Not Go Gentle

Other Information:

• Winner of both the NSW and Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Do Not Go Gentle is regarded as one of Patricia Cornelius' most celebrated works. This Queensland Theatre production brings together an acclaimed cast in a lyrical and moving story that rages against the inevitability of ageing while celebrating hope, love and the resilience of the human spirit.

• The Bille Brown Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible toilets, Companion Card bookings and hearing assistance. Special accessible performances include an Auslan interpreted performance on Friday 21 August at 7:30pm and an Audio Described performance with tactile tour on Saturday 29 August at 2:00pm. Patrons requiring accessible seating or assistance are encouraged to contact Queensland Theatre's Box Office before booking.