STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
19 Feb 2026
Season: February 19th, 2026
Title: It’s Time
Presented By: Panda Entertainment Networks and Robina Literary Club
Genre: Theatre / Drama
Synopsis: Based on actual events, this powerful and thought‑provoking play follows Tom, a Vietnam War veteran living with PTSD, as he undergoes his first psychiatric evaluation. While his trauma and inner turmoil make him appear distant, his inner voice - represented by a soldier - reveals his deepest emotions, guilt and regret. In a dreamlike sequence, Tom seeks reconciliation with the Vietnamese mother of a deceased Viet Cong fighter in a moving scene informed by the Operation Wandering Souls Project. Certain scenes have been adapted for dramatic effect.
Performance Dates: February 19th - 21st, 2026
Performance Times: 7PM
Performance Location and Address: Theatre 2, HOTA – Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Ticket Costs:
Standard - $55
Pensioner - $45
Student - $50
HOTA Member - $50
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - It's Time
Warnings: Adult themes, drug references, coarse language, loud sound effects and confronting themes related to war‑induced PTSD.
Recommended Age: Recommended 16+
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes (includes interval).
Cast:
Rowan Hinton
Craig Thompson
Carey Parsons
Doll Nguyễn‑Ashenden
Creative Team:
Director/Playwright - Chamkaur Gill
Executive Producer - Ramana Panda
Producer - Bee Chen Goh
Video Trailer & Graphic Designer - Bee Kiong Goh
Music Composer - Jake Paxton
Production Website: HOTA - It's Time
Other Information:
Presented at HOTA - Home of the Arts, a major cultural precinct in Surfers Paradise
HOTA offers accessible parking, ramp and lift access, and is a Companion Card affiliate
Companion Card holders receive a complimentary second ticket for carers
Theatre 2 is fully accessible and has designated wheelchair seating; patrons with specific access requirements should contact the HOTA Box Office in advance to arrange assistance. Guide and assistance animals (certified) are welcome.
