THEATRE: The Orchestra - Ad Astra Theatre

Title: The Orchestra

Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Company

Genre: Theatre / Drama

Synopsis: An unnamed professional orchestra prepares for an important summer concert in London. As rehearsals intensify, personal tensions and inter-relationships emerge — from romantic entanglements to struggles with addiction and leadership. When the beloved conductor announces her resignation due to a debilitating condition, the company must confront their differences and unite for the future.

Performance Dates: January 8th - 10th, 2026

Performance Times:

• 8PM Thursday & Friday

• 2PM & 6PM Saturday

Performance Location and Address: Cosmos Theatre, Ad Astra Theatre, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Ticket Costs:

• Adult - $40

• Youth (17 - 30) - $30

• MEAA - $30

• Concession - $30

• Child - $25

• Companion Card - $0

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Orchestra

Warnings: Mild content warnings, language and adult themes

Duration: 2 hours

Cast:

• Peta - Audrey Allen-Moore

• Ryan - Connor Scoble

• Lillian - Rachel Jordan

• Danielle - Andri Christoforou

• Michél - Viper Valu

• Jamie - Ophelia Novak

Creative Team:

• Playwright - Ophelia Novak

• Director - Susan O’Toole-Cridland

• The Conductor - Whitney Duff

• Mentor - Wayne McPhee

Production Website: Ad Astra - The Orchestra

Other information:

• This production is part of Astra Nova, Ad Astra Theatre Company’s program supporting new and emerging works

• Accessibility is a key focus of the production, with themes exploring disability and inclusion

• Ad Astra Theatre offers accessible facilities; patrons with specific access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue ahead of time to discuss seating, mobility access, or additional support