THEATRE: Gunawarra Re-Creation - QPAC, ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

Title: Gunawarra Re-Creation

Presented By: ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, presented by QPAC as part of Clancestry 2026

Genre: First Nations Theatre / Contemporary Drama

Synopsis: Step into a powerful story of culture, memory and healing in this moving new theatre work by Taun Wurrung writer Isobel Morphy-Walsh.

When Murrun returns to a sacred watering hole once shared with Aunty Aggie, the past and present collide. There she reconnects with Gunawarra—the Black Swan—and together they journey through stories of creation, cultural continuity and the enduring strength of Blak women. Inspired by the traditional Kulin story of Gunawarra and set on Taungurung Country, this deeply moving play explores the passing of culture between three generations of women while confronting trauma, survival and healing.

Performance Dates: August 5th - 8th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Wednesday - Friday – 7PM

• Saturday – 1PM & 7PM

Performance Location and Address: Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs:

• Adult – $45

• Concession discounts available

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Gunawarra Re-Creation

Warnings:

• References to rape and sexual assault

• Violence to the body

• Forced removal of children

• Genocide

• Theatrical haze effects

Recommended Age: 16+

Duration: 1 hour, no interval.

Cast:

• Hannah Morphy-Walsh – Gunawarra

• Lisa Maza – Aunty Aggie

• Melodie Reynolds-Diarra – Roo

• Miela Anich – Murrun

Creative Team:

• Writer – Isobel Morphy-Walsh

• Director (2026 Remount) – Andrea James

• Director (Premiere Production) – Dr Rachael Maza AM

• Dramaturgs – Amy Sole & Jenny Medway

• Set & Costume Designer – Dann Barber

• Associate Set & Costume Designer – Emma Salmon

• Lighting Designer – Katie Sfetkidis

• Sound Designer & Composer – James Henry

• Movement Consultant – Zoë Brown-Holten

Production Website: QPAC - Gunawarra Re-creation

Other Information:

• Originally co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company as part of Blak in the Room 2024, Gunawarra Re-Creation tours nationally in 2026.

• A free post-performance Q&A with the writer and artistic director follows the Saturday 8 August matinee performance.

• QPAC offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible parking, lifts, accessible toilets, hearing assistance systems, Companion Card acceptance and accessibility-enhanced performances.

• An Auslan-interpreted performance will be held on Saturday 8 August at 1:00pm.

• Patrons requiring accessible seating or assistance should contact the QPAC Box Office on 136 246 prior to booking.