Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre has announced five productions for its 2027 season.
The program includes two world premieres, a stage adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s bestselling novel The Weekend and the return of the musical production Lady Beatle for its 10th anniversary.
The season will feature performers including Naomi Price, Steven Oliver, Kimie Tsukakoshi and Darren Gilshenan, with director Neil Armfield returning to La Boite for the first time in 17 years.
The five productions will run between March and November, with season packages now on sale.
The Weekend – March 6–27, 2027
Based on Charlotte Wood’s bestselling novel and adapted for the stage by Sue Smith, The Weekend follows three longtime friends who reunite over Christmas to clear out the beach house of a recently deceased friend.
Carita Farrer Spencer, Andrea Moor and Christen O’Leary star in the production, directed by Caroline Dunphy. The story explores friendship, ageing and relationships built over decades.
Lady Beatle – April 14–24, 2027
The Little Red Company’s Lady Beatle returns to the Roundhouse Theatre 10 years after its 2017 debut.
Starring Naomi Price and featuring a live band, the production explores the early history and music of The Beatles, before their rise to international fame.
The show is presented by La Boite Theatre and The Little Red Company.
Bigger & Blacker 2.0 – July 7–10, 2027
Performer and writer Steven Oliver returns to La Boite with Bigger & Blacker 2.0, a cabaret production exploring identity, relationships, love and personal experiences.
Oliver is joined by Helpmann Award-winning cabaret performer Michael Griffiths and a three-piece band.
The show features original songs spanning pop, rap and ballads.
Offset – September 11–25, 2027
Thai-Australian playwright Anchuli Felicia King’s new play Offset will have its world premiere as a co-production between La Boite Theatre and Sydney’s Seymour Centre.
Starring Kimie Tsukakoshi, the story follows a real estate agent struggling to afford her home and an electrician hoping to buy one.
Their meeting during a late-night blackout leads to a story examining housing affordability, property ownership, class and personal relationships.
Calibre – November 6–27, 2027
A new one-man play by Paul Hodge will examine the political negotiations surrounding Australia’s gun law reforms following the 1996 Port Arthur tragedy.
Calibre stars Darren Gilshenan and will be directed by Neil Armfield AO, returning to La Boite after 17 years.
The world premiere is a co-production between La Boite Theatre and Geelong Arts Centre.
Further information and season bookings are available through La Boite.
