STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
6 Aug 2026
Season: August 6th - 22nd, 2026
Title: Second Coming
Presented By: La Boite Theatre and Playlab Theatre
Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Dark Comedy / Science Fiction
Synopsis: It's 2065. Earth is burning, and time is running out.
Geneticist Evie and the crew of the ARK MARK II spaceship are humanity's last hope, tasked with rescuing every species they can, two by two, to establish a new beginning on Mars. Behind the mission is GENESIS, a corporate superpower selling salvation through a slick marketing campaign. When Evie discovers she's unexpectedly pregnant, a shocking truth about the mission begins to unravel, forcing the crew to question everything they thought they knew.
Written by award-winning playwright Kathryn Marquet, Second Coming is a darkly funny, thought-provoking world premiere exploring corporate power, climate change and the future of humanity through a bold reimagining of Noah's Ark.
Performance Dates: 6th - 22nd, 2026
Performance Times:
Tuesday & Wednesday - 6:30PM
Thursday - Saturday - 7:30PM
August 13th & 20th - 11AM
August 15th - 2PM
Performance Location and Address: Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite Theatre, 6–8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Ticket Costs:
Preview – $50
Adult – $65
Concession – $55
Groups (4+) Adult – $55
Groups (4+) Concession – $47
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Second Coming
Warnings:
Adult themes
Coarse language
Recommended Age: 15+
Duration: Approximately 95 minutes, no interval.
Cast:
Ashlee Lollback
Gideon Mzembe
Anthony Standish
Merlynn Tong
Creative Team:
Playwright – Kathryn Marquet
Director & Dramaturg – Ian Lawson
Set & Costume Designer – Bill Haycock
Composer & Sound Designer – Wil Hughes
Lighting Designer – Geoff Squires
Production Website: La Boite - Second Coming
Other Information:
A world premiere co-production between La Boite Theatre and Playlab Theatre, Second Coming is a genre-bending comedy that asks what hope humanity has if it cannot learn from its mistakes on Earth. Sustainability has also informed the production's design, with recycled materials incorporated throughout the set and costumes.
La Boite Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible toilets, Companion Card acceptance, Auslan-interpreted and audio-described performances, and a Pay What You Can performance. Patrons requiring accessible seating or assistance are encouraged to contact the Box Office on (07) 3007 8600Â prior to booking.
