The Crucible
Brisbane will be treated to one of the most potent and rousingly heroic plays of modern theatre when Queensland Theatre Company presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in 2009.
The Crucible is a gripping masterpiece that passionately dramatises the unending battle between reason and madness and remains a profound plea for honesty and courage.
When a group of young girls from a deeply religious community are caught dancing naked in the woods, they claim to be possessed by witches. Moral panic spreads through the town of Salem and accusations pile up against many of the leading townsfolk, including the well respected John Proctor and his wife Elizabeth.
As the community begins to tear itself apart no one dares to question the girls, or their accusations, for fear of being denounced themselves. But are the girls telling the truth, or merely lying for their own benefit? Proctor and the other accused are faced with a final, terrible moral choice: confess to a crime which they did not commit, or maintain their innocence and hang.
Director Michael Gow says “This modern revival of Miller’s classic work is a powerful portrayal of the damaging effects of intolerance, bigotry, paranoia and applies just as much to the current climate of religious and political extremism as it did during the McCarthy era during which it was written, and the Salem witch trials in which it’s set. The ability to stage a production with a cast of 19 actors is a rare one that bucks the trend in Australian theatre and is a challenge the Company eagerly anticipates.”
Dates
Mon 26 October 2009 - Sat 14 November 2009
Times
Mon - Tues 6.30pm Wed - Sat 7.30pm Matinees Wed 1pm & Sat 2pm No Wed matinee in opening week
Venue
QPAC Playhousecnr Melbourne and Grey Street, South Brisbane
Cost
$40 - $63, 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
Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts ComplexCnr Melbourne and Grey Streets
South Brisbane
Seating guide
Take a look at the Playhouse seating plan to see how close you are to the stage.Public transport
Train: South Brisbane Station is opposite QPAC in Grey Street.Bus from city: Departs from Blue stop in Adelaide Street; Orange Stop in Ann Street; Kangaroo A and B stops underneath the Myer Centre; William Street opposite the Treasury Building.
Bus to city: Departs the Cultural Centre Busway on Melbourne Street.
CityCat: A CityCat terminal is located adjacent to QPAC at South Bank.
Taxi: An undercover taxi set-down and pick-up area is provided at the Stage Door of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the taxi set-down area, in the Cremorne Theatre Lobby and the coffee shop level of the Playhouse.
Parking
Parking is available on site at the QPAC carpark. Entry via Melbourne St (turn right just before you get onto Victoria Bridge).
Opening hours: Monday 7am-10pm, Tuesday to Friday 7am-midnight, Saturday 8.30am - midnight, Sunday 8.30am-10pm.
There is a pre-paid parking service which offers guaranteed, safe and convenient parking for your visit to the theatre. Car park tickets are issued with your show tickets when booked through Qtix. If booking online, the option to select parking will be displayed when you purchase with your credit card or call Qtix on 13 62 46.
More parking is available at:
- Museum and Art Gallery (entry off Grey Street - just before the dinosaur! Or Stanley Street tunnel)
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (entry via Merivale Street or Grey Street)
- South Bank Parklands (Entry via Grey Street)
Accessibility
If you require assistance due to mobility difficulties or other specific needs, please mention your requirements when booking. All theatres have Sennheiser Infra-Red Sound Reinforcement Systems for patrons with hearing impairments. Please enquire when booking.
