YOUTH THEATRE: Thou Art a Villain - Toowoomba Grammar, Empire Theatre

Title: Thou Art a Villain

Presented By: Toowoomba Grammar School Senior TiGAA

Genre: Theatre / Shakespeare Adaptation / Satire

Synopsis: Thou Art a Villain reimagines Romeo and Juliet as a sharp, satirical police interrogation, throwing the star-crossed lovers into the harsh light of questioning. This fresh adaptation exposes the play’s power struggles, reckless choices, and failures of adult responsibility, reframing Shakespeare’s tragedy as a punchy and provocative exploration of love, power, and accountability.

Devised by the Senior TiGAA ensemble, this production offers a bold new lens on a classic text, blending dark humour with incisive commentary.

Written By: Adapted from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare; devised by the Senior TiGAA ensemble

Performance Dates: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Performance Times: 6:30 pm

Performance Location and Address: Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, Toowoomba QLD

Ticket Costs:

• Adult: $18.00

• Concession: $13.00

• Child (Under 15): $13.00

Ticket Link: Book Now

Duration: 80 minutes (no interval)

Cast: Toowoomba Grammar School Senior TiGAA ensemble

Creative Team: Devised by Senior TiGAA; supported by Empire Theatre

Other information: Wheelchair-accessible seating and Companion Card bookings available via Ticket Office or 1300 655 299; $5 fee applies per online booking transaction