STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
6 Aug 2026
Season: August 6th, 2026
Title: Thom Pain (based on nothing)
Presented By: Empire Theatre and UniSQ
Genre: Contemporary Drama / Dark Comedy / One-Person Play
Synopsis: A man steps onto the stage with a microphone and begins to talk. What follows is a witty, unsettling and deeply personal journey through memory, identity and the absurdities of modern life.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno, Thom Pain (based on nothing) blurs the boundaries between stand-up comedy, storytelling and theatre. As Thom shares fragments of his life—sometimes humorous, sometimes confronting—audiences are invited into an intimate exploration of loneliness, connection and what it means to be human. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, this acclaimed one-person play challenges expectations and lingers long after the final words.
Performance Dates: August 6th, 2026
Performance Times: 8:30PM
Performance Location and Address: Empire Theatre, Armitage Centre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Ticket Costs:
Adult – $30
Concession – $25
Student – $20
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Thom Pain
Warnings:
Coarse language
Adult themes
References to death and mental health
Recommended for mature audiences
Recommended Age: 15+
Duration: Approximately 70 minutes, no interval.
Creative Team:
Playwright – Will Eno
Production Website: Empire Theatre - Thom Pain
Other Information:
A finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thom Pain (based on nothing)Â has been praised internationally for its originality, humour and emotional depth. This intimate production places a single performer centre stage in a compelling theatrical experience that is equal parts comedy, confession and philosophical reflection.
The Empire Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible parking, lift access, accessible toilets, Companion Card acceptance and hearing assistance. Patrons requiring accessible seating or additional assistance are encouraged to contact the Box Office on (07) 4698 9900Â prior to booking.
