THEATRE: Small Mouth Sounds - Queensland Theatre, Counterpilot

Title: Small Mouth Sounds

Presented By: Queensland Theatre

Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Comedy / Drama

Synopsis: Six strangers arrive at a silent retreat in search of peace, clarity and personal transformation. Forbidden from speaking, they must navigate awkward encounters, unexpected connections and their own emotional baggage through gestures, glances and the occasional involuntary noise. A quietly hilarious and deeply human exploration of loneliness, vulnerability and our desperate need to connect.

Written By: Bess Wohl

Performance Dates: 13 October – 1 November 2026

Performance Times:

• Tuesday–Wednesday – 6:30pm

• Thursday–Saturday – 7:30pm

• Wednesday Matinee – 1:00pm

• Saturday–Sunday Matinee – 2:00pm

Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs: Adult from $72 | Concession from $70 | Ages 35 & Under from $36

Ticket Link: https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/small-mouth-sounds

Warnings: Mature themes, mild infrequent coarse language, simulated sex sounds and full-frontal male nudity.

Recommended Age: 15+

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes, no interval

Cast: Louise Brehmer (Joan), Stephen Geronimos (Rodney), Judy Hainsworth (Alicia), Kieran Law (Jan), Jodie Levesconte (Judy), Barbara Lowing (The Teacher / Voice) and Anthony Standish (Ned).

Creative Team: Bridget Boyle & Nathan Sibthorpe – Co-Directors | Isabel Hudson – Set & Costume Designer | Christine Felmingham – Lighting Designer | Mike Willmett – Composer & Sound Designer

Other information: An innovative audio-immersive production created with Counterpilot, providing each audience member with headphones to experience the subtle sounds of the performance.

• Night with the Artists: 20 October

• Auslan-interpreted performance: 23 October

• Audio-described performance: 31 October