STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
6 May 2026
Season: May 6th - 10th, 2026
Title: The Bookbinder
Presented By: Trick of the Light Theatre, HOTA
Genre: Theatre / Puppetry / Storytelling / Dark Fairytale
Synopsis: The Bookbinder is an inventive one-man theatrical experience that blends storytelling, puppetry, paper art, shadow play, and music. An old man begins reading the tale of a young bookbinding apprentice—but as the story unfolds, it literally comes to life around him, spilling off the page and into the workshop. This dark, imaginative fairytale evokes worlds similar to Coraline and The Labyrinth, creating a magical yet eerie journey about curiosity, consequence, and the power of stories.
Performance Dates: May 6th - 10th, 2026
Performance Times:
Wednesday - 10AM & 12PM
Thursday - 11AM & 6PM
Friday - 11AM & 7PM
Saturday - 2PM & 7PM
Sunday - 1PM & 4PM
Performance Location and Address: Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Ticket Costs:
Adult - $35
Child - $35
HOTA Teacher Member - $27
Student Group 6+ -$27
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Bookbinder
Warnings: Dark themes and moments that may be intense for younger audiences
Recommended Age: Recommended for older children and adults
Duration: Approximately 55 minutes
Cast: Ralph McCubbin Howell
Creative Team:
Writer/Performer - Ralph McCubbin Howell
Director - Hannah Smith
Music & Sound Design - Tane Upjohn Beatson
Production Website: HOTA - The Bookbinder
Other Information:
An award-winning international production that began in a second-hand bookshop and has toured globally, including seasons at major venues like New York’s Lincoln Center.
The show is intimate in scale and designed for small audiences, creating a highly immersive storytelling experience.
HOTA Home of the Arts is a major arts precinct with accessible facilities including wheelchair access, accessible seating, toilets, and support for companion card holders. Patrons are encouraged to contact the venue ahead of time to arrange specific accessibility requirements.
