Past Works
The Grand
The Grand is the story of hotel proprietress Matilda and her apprentice Eugenia, taking us behind the closed doors of a once grand hotel. The women struggle against each other and the insidious creeping of the world outside the doors, relying increasingly on games and routine in the face of something unknown.
“Creepy. You will leave unnerved.”
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Written by Victoria Carless
Directed by Lisa Smith
Performed by Anna Mowry and Tammy Weller
Dramaturgy by Peter Matheson
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2013
HOTA Home of the Arts - Gold Coast
Townsville
Pocket Full of Pebbles
Mr. Phoenix is feeling a little worse for wear. It’s true he’s not as glamorous as he used to be. His feathers are falling out. His memory is failing. Oh dear.
As a phoenix, it is his birth rite to rise from the ashes: and so, to live forever. But Mr. Phoenix fears his time may be drawing to an end. He can’t know for sure. Just in case, he has invited children to bear witness to the sharing of three important tales: tales of grand adventure, of facing fears and of transformation. He’s not entirely sure that children can be trusted, but he has to take that chance. Up to now, it’s been up to him to keep the stories alive. Now he needs your help.
‘A very entertaining and, at times, moving piece of family theatre. ‘ - XS Entertainment review
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Written by Victoria Carless, Lisa Smith and Tammy Weller
Directed by Lisa Smith
Performed by Tammy Weller, Zac Boulton, Louise Brehmer, Lisa Smith and Anna Straker
‘Mr. Phoenix’ Puppet Creation by Graeme Haddon
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2017
HOTA Home of the Arts - Gold Coast
Pocket Full of Pebbles
Mr. Phoenix is feeling a little worse for wear. It’s true he’s not as glamorous as he used to be. His feathers are falling out. His memory is failing. Oh dear.
As a phoenix, it is his birth rite to rise from the ashes: and so, to live forever. But Mr. Phoenix fears his time may be drawing to an end. He can’t know for sure. Just in case, he has invited children to bear witness to the sharing of three important tales: tales of grand adventure, of facing fears and of transformation. He’s not entirely sure that children can be trusted, but he has to take that chance. Up to now, it’s been up to him to keep the stories alive. Now he needs your help.
‘A very entertaining and, at times, moving piece of family theatre. ‘ - XS Entertainment review
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Written by Victoria Carless, Lisa Smith and Tammy Weller
Directed by Lisa Smith
Performed by Tammy Weller, Zac Boulton, Louise Brehmer, Lisa Smith and Anna Straker
‘Mr. Phoenix’ Puppet Creation by Graeme Haddon
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2017
HOTA Home of the Arts - Gold Coast
Slide Night
The Van Huon Pine Family invites you to share in an evening of nostalgia, cocktail onions, and kabana as they take a stroll down memory lane. Dim the lights, grab the popcorn … This is Slide Night.
Created through the collating of real memories and images shared by locals and visitors from summer’s past, this piece is both a celebration and an excavation of our iconic city, the Gold Coast, and the Memory Keepers that call it home
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Directed by Lisa Smith
Dramaturgy by Kathryn Kelly
Performed by Barbara Lowing, Lisa Smith, Victoria Carless and Kathryn Kelly.
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2015
Bleach* Festival - Gold Coast