THEATRE: Rice - Black Box Theatre

Title: RICE by Michele Lee

Presented By: Black Box Theatre

Genre: Contemporary Drama / Theatre

Synopsis: Nisha, a driven young executive at Australia’s leading rice company, is on the verge of negotiating a historic deal that would make her the nation’s first female Indian CEO. Late nights at the office lead to an unexpected encounter with Yvette, the building’s cleaner. What begins as a chance meeting becomes a meaningful connection as both women confront personal and systemic challenges in a story that is as witty as it is profound, exploring identity, culture, power, and shared destiny.

Performance Dates: February 13th - 22nd, 2026

Performance Times:

• Fridays - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sundays - 2PM

Performance Location and Address: Black Box, 10 William Street, Nambour QLD 4560

Ticket Costs: $30 General Admission

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - RICE

Warnings: Contains adult themes, coarse language, and theatrical haze.

Recommended Age: Recommended for mature audiences due to adult themes and language.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cast: Starring Rebecca Munasinghe as Nisha and Patty Wu as Yvette.

Creative Team: Written by Michele Lee, award‑winning contemporary playwright, directed by Anne Grant

Production Website: Black Box - RICE

Other information:

• RICE is an acclaimed play that has won multiple Australian writing awards and explores race, gender, power, and humour through intimate character dynamics.

• The Black Box venue in Nambour, located in The Old Ambulance Station arts precinct, is a community performance space with flexible seating; patrons with specific access requirements should contact the organisers ahead of time for assistance.