THEATRE: Trent Dalton's Love Stories - QPAC

Title: Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

Presented By: QPAC and Brisbane Festival

Genre: Theatre / Drama

Synopsis: Trent Dalton’s Love Stories is a heartfelt exploration of the myriad forms of love. Inspired by bestselling author and journalist Trent Dalton’s unique project of gathering love stories from strangers on the streets of Brisbane, this stage adaptation dives into the complexities of relationships, connection, and the human condition. Adapted by Tim McGarry with additional writing by Dalton and Fiona Franzmann, and directed by Sam Strong, this production blends storytelling, movement, and multimedia to bring to life the deeply personal and universal stories collected by Dalton. Audiences will be taken on a journey through joy, sorrow, passion, and reflection, as the play unravels the tender and powerful emotions that define our lives.

Performance Dates: 8 September 2024 – 29 September 2024

Performance Times:

• Evening Performances: Monday – Saturday 7:00 PM

• Matinee Performances: Selected Saturdays 1:00 PM

Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD

Ticket Costs: $79 - $99

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets for Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

Production Website: QPAC Website

Warnings: This production contains strong language, adult themes including death, loss, and suicide, sound pressure effects, and haze.

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)

Special Performances:

• Auslan Interpreted: Thursday 19 September 7:00 PM, Saturday 21 September 1:00 PM

• Audio Described: Saturday 28 September 1:00 PM

Cast:

• Jason Klarwein as the writer/husband

• Michala Banas as his wife

• Rashidi Edwards as Jean-Benoit, the narrator

• Ensemble: Kimie Tsukakoshi, Jeanette Cronin, Mathew Cooper, Bryan Probets, Harry Tseng, Jacob Watton, and Hsin-Ju Ely

Creative Team:

• Director/Dramaturg: Sam Strong

• Choreographer & Movement Director: Nerida Matthaei

• Associate Director: Ngoc Phan

• Set & Costume Design: Renee Mulder

• Lighting Design: Ben Hughes

• Video Design: Craig Wilkinson

• Composition & Sound Design: Stephen Francis