25 Down
Brisbane’s latest playwriting sensation, Richard Jordan, takes the spotlight when Queensland Theatre Company presents 25 Down, the winner of the 2008-09 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award.
A heartfelt comedy about the trials and triumphs of dating, friendships and getting older, 25 Down captures a slice of love and life in Brisbane.
James is 25, fresh out of art school and utterly lost. His best friend Emma is stuck in a dead-end job, might be pregnant, is dating an older, married man and thinks she’s in love with James. The trouble is, James is gay. His flatmate Gary, might be in love with Simon, James’s current conquest – despite being old enough to be his father. No one ever said love was easy.
Every one of them obsesses about passing life’s use-by date as they drift through the coffee shops, bars and apartments of Brisbane.
Director Jon Halpin says “I'm really looking forward to working on Richard's play. It's one with a big heart and great humour that contains wonderful insights into the world of the characters, which is of course, our world too. I reckon we've unearthed a genuine talent with this award. The challenge of doing new work is exciting and I can't wait to get started.”
25 Down is a play about truth, lies and stereotypes in Brisbane’s gay and straight communities – and the roles people are willing to play in order to be loved.
Dates
Mon 8 June 2009 - Sat 4 July 2009
Times
Mon - Tues 6.30pm Wed - Sat 7.30pm Matinees Wed 1pm & Sat 2pm No Wed matinee in opening week
Venue
Bille Brown Studio78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane
Cost
$36 - $56, Under 30: $30
Further information
Queensland Theatre CompanyEmail: mail [at] qldtheatreco [dot] com [dot] au
Phone: 07 3010 7600
Web: www.qldtheatreco.com.au
Bookings
Location
Queensland Theatre Company78 Montague Rd
South Brisbane
View a location map of the studio and surrounding streets.
Facilities
Queensland Theatre Company's home venue is a 228-seat theatre offering an exciting and intimate theatrical experience. Bille Brown Studio Bar offers a range of beverages and snacks. The Studio seating was upgraded in 2005 to maximise patron comfort.General admission (non-reserved seating).
Parking
Street parking on Montague Road, Merivale Street, Boundary Street and surrounds.Accessibility
Accessible via wheelchair. Please advise of your individual needs when booking your tickets.Public transport
For full details on all transport services, contact Transinfo on 13 12 30 or visit the Translink website.Bus: The Cultural Centre Busway is the closest major bus stop to Queensland Theatre Company. It is approximately a 10-15 minute walk to Queensland Theatre Company. Most bus services to the south side of Brisbane pass through the Busway, as well as some cross-town services.
Rail: The nearest station is at South Brisbane, approximately 15 minutes walk from the Bille Brown Studio. Rail services which stop at South Brisbane include: Beenleigh/Gold Coast, Cleveland and Northgate-Park Road.
Ferry: The nearest ferry terminal is at South Bank, approximately 15 minutes walk from the Bille Brown Studio. Take the City Cat from University of Queensland or Brett's Wharf, disembark at South Bank jetty. (Also City Ferry from Mowbray Park or North Quay)
