THEATRE: The Ratture! - Backbone Festival

Title: The Ratture!

Presented By: Lottie Nella & Pierson Downey | Backbone Festival 2026

Genre: Dark Comedy / Absurdist Theatre

Synopsis: Oh grate, it's coming! Deep beneath the streets, two sewer-dwelling roommates, Meth and Barf, are struggling to survive on dwindling rations while maintaining their increasingly chaotic household. When an ominous message from above inspires them to throw the sewer party of the year, disappearing neighbours and mysterious chants signal that the end may be near. A bizarre dark comedy about survival, friendship and impending doom.

Written By: Lottie Nella & Pierson Downey

Performance Dates: 10, 16–17 October 2026

Performance Times:

• Saturday 10 October – 7:00pm

• Friday 16 October – 9:00pm

• Saturday 17 October – 5:30pm

Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170

Ticket Costs: General Admission $30 | Concession $25

Ticket Link: https://backbone.org.au/2026-backbone-festival/p/the-ratture-october-10th

Warnings: Profanity, strong themes, drug addiction, supernatural rituals and occult themes, death, animal cruelty and religious trauma.

Duration: 60 minutes

Cast: Azz Buckley-Oldfield (Meth), Taine Harding (Barf), Will Collits (Styx) and Amber Lawson (Penelope).

Creative Team: Lottie Nella – Co-Writer, Producer & Set Designer | Pierson Downey – Co-Writer, Staging & Costume Designer | Carys Walsh – Lighting Designer & Technician | Jack Rabbidge – Sound Designer