THEATRE: The Architect - Centenary Theatre Group

Title: The Architect

Presented By: Centenary Theatre Group

Genre: Contemporary Australian drama

Synopsis: Helen reluctantly hires a temporary carer when her partner, John, leaves for a brief overseas trip. She chooses Lennie, an unlikely young drifter and jack-of-all-trades whose enthusiasm for life conceals a monumental secret. As their contrasting worlds collide, an unexpected friendship develops, helping Helen confront the emotions, choices and realities surrounding the end of her life.

Performance Dates: 5–27 September 2026

Performance Times:

• Saturday 5 September — 7:30pm

• Friday 11 September — 7:30pm

• Saturday 12 September — 2:00pm

• Sunday 13 September — 2:00pm

• Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September — 7:30pm

• Sunday 20 September — 2:00pm

• Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September — 7:30pm

• Sunday 27 September — 2:00pm

Performance Location and Address: Centenary Theatre Group, Chelmer Community Centre, 15 Queenscroft Street, Chelmer QLD 4068

Ticket Costs:

• Adult — $28

• Concession or student — $25

• Child under 12 — $18

• Groups of 10 or more — $22 per person

• Centenary Theatre Group member — $22

Ticket Link: Book through TryBooking

Warnings: Themes of terminal illness, death and end-of-life choices.

Recommended Age: All ages, discretion advised.

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.

Cast:

• Meg Hinselwood — Helen

• Michael Fryer — Lennie

• Keith Scrivens — John

• Paul McGibbon — Jeremy

Creative Team:

• Writer — Aidan Fennessy

• Director — Brian Hinselwood

• Stage Manager — Rhyll Bucknell

  
  

Production Website: https://www.centenarytheatre.com.au/