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Made In Queensland

Discover the tour-ready talent from across Queensland, Australia.
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Official APAX Showcasing Artists

Meet the companies pitching at APAX in Magandjin/Brisbane this week + join us at their sessions.

Belloo
Drama
Belloo
Back to Bilo

SESSION #1 Tuesday 8 September, 10:15AM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Fighting alongside the young refugee family, a brave band of Biloela women launched a grassroots, people-powered campaign that galvanised hundreds of thousands of ordinary Australians to demand the family be brought back to Bilo.

Nominated for five Matilda Awards in 2025, BACK TO BILO is the remarkable true story of one family's fight to come home—and the ordinary Australians who stood beside them. A moving testament to love, persistence and the extraordinary power of community.

Flipside CircusFlipside Circus
Flipside Circus
Flipside Circus

SESSION #1 Tuesday 8 September, 10:15AM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

"Flipside Circus is one of Queensland’s largest youth arts organisations and one of our great success stories." - Matilda Awards

Flipside Circus is an award-winning, nonprofit arts organisation that has empowered young people and communities through circus since 1994. Across Queensland, we give young people the chance to learn new skills, test their limits, and express themselves creatively.

Circa
Circa
North of Now

SESSION #1 Tuesday 8 September, 10:15AM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

North of Now strips circus to its essentials. The weight of one person in another’s hands and the question of whether the catch will come. Directed by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, and perfomed by core members of Circa’ peerless ensemble, it creates structures that exist only in the moment of their making: cathedrals of balance, bridges of breath, monuments to the fragile fact of presence.

Tom Thum + Tnee Dyer
Live Music (Contemporary)
Tom Thum + Tnee Dyer
PERMISSION GRANTED!

SESSION #2 Tuesday 8 September, 1:45PM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Permission Granted is a 60-minute participatory show for children aged 6-14 and their families that transforms everyday noises into mind-blowing beats, & makes music engaging & accessible. Think Pub Choir + Jacob Collier + The Beastie Boys with traces of Play School & Operation Ouch. Its quality & distinctiveness is reflected in the creative collaboration of internationally renowned beat-boxing star Tom Thum & educator Tnee Dyer.

Everybody NOW!
Everybody NOW!

SESSION #2 Tuesday 8 September, 1:45PM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Everybody NOW! creates participatory arts experiences that generate joy. Specialising in large-scale community engagement, Everybody NOW! is nationally recognised for creating highly professional, innovative projects with lasting community impact. For over a decade, we've championed local storytelling and intergenerational participation, presenting our work at major festivals, venues and with local government partners in regional and remote communities across Australia.

PolytoxicJoel Devereux
CabaretCircus / Physical Theatre
Polytoxic
DANGEROUS GOODS!

SESSION #2 Tuesday 8 September, 1:45PM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

DANGEROUS GOODS is an unapologetic, hot-flash-fuelled cabaret of provocative performances, jaw-dropping physical feats, and powerful acts of rebellion.

Brought to you by the Producers of global smash-hit HOT BROWN HONEY, this world-class, all-femme lineup of circus, aerials, drag, burlesque and powerhouse vocals promises an unforgettable evening of high-octane entertainment that is fully-loaded and flammable AF.

Counterpilot
Counterpilot
Pigeon Fool

INSTALL Tuesday 8 September, 3:30PM
Various Locations, QPAC

From the techno-troublemakers behind Truthmachine, comes a new interactive tabletop theatre experience... Pigeon Fool is a dystopic theatrical game show hosted by a charismatic AI-being. Sixteen participants seated at bespoke consoles must work together to prove that they recognise humanness — can they tell the difference between content provided by themselves, and content generated by our bots? The game unfolds with slippery technical tricks, live voice cloning, and real AI-generated chaos.

Topology and Gaba Musik
Topology and Gaba Musik
Third Space - A Sacred Place

SHOWCASE Tuesday 8 September, 3:30PM
Various Locations, QPAC

A powerful intercultural collaboration with ancient traditions of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander storytelling. Cultural songlines and music converge in a moment of transformation and journey through the pacific to the old chants of Samoa. Led by genre-defying ensemble Topology and dynamic Indigenous performing arts company Gaba Musik, this work brings together some of the most compelling voices in contemporary intercultural music.

BRIEFS: Backtrack
CabaretCircus / Physical Theatre
BRIEFS: Backtrack

INSTALL Tuesday 8 September, 3:30PM
Various Locations, QPAC

Briefs: BackTrack Touring is a bold national touring project that brings a vibrant mix of circus, drag and cabaret to communities across Australia – all from a bus.

Inspired by the spirit of a classic outback road trip, BackTrack sees a cast of world class performers travel together to regional, remote and metropolitan locations, delivering high energy, inclusive and unforgettable live performance. From family-friendly shows to late-night cabaret, the program adapts to suit each community and venue.

Dead Puppet Society
Dead Puppet Society

SESSION #4 Wednesday 9 September, 11:45AM
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Dead Puppet Society is an internationally recognised Australian theatre company known for bold, design-led performance that brings stories to life through puppetry, visual theatre and ambitious stagecraft. The company creates large-scale works that combine handmade artistry with contemporary technology, building richly imagined worlds for audiences of all ages. Its acclaimed productions include The Wider Earth, Ishmael, Laser Beak Man, Storm Boy, Holding Achilles and Peter and the Starcatcher.

JUTE Theatre Company
Bolster & Lee
Circus / Physical TheatreComedyInteractive / Immersive
Bolster & Lee
The Mask Family

SHOWCASE Tuesday 8 September + Wednesday 9 September

Clint Bolster (High Tea with BOOFF, Slava’s Snowshow) and Annie Lee (The Kransky Sisters) first met at Woodford Folk Festival in 2004. Since then, they have created a wonderfully strange collection of clowns, siblings, male duos and mother-and-son characters. Together, they bring warmth, precision and a glorious sense of the ridiculous to every performance. Their characters are lovable, relatable and just a little unsettling—leaving audiences laughing, curious and wondering what on earth might happen next.

Karul Projects
Dance
Karul Projects
Kuramanunya

SHOWCASE Tuesday 8 September + Wednesday 9 September

Kuramanunya is a 60-minute solo contemporary dance-theatre work by Karul Projects, performed by Thomas E.S. Kelly (Minjungbal, Wiradjuri and Ni-Vanuatu). Blending physically rigorous movement, spoken text, voice and immersive sound design, it is a ceremony of remembrance honouring First Nations ancestors whose stories were cut short. Grounded in cultural practice and emotionally direct, the work invites audiences into an intimate yet expansive act of witnessing, truth-telling and resilience. Premiering at Brisbane Festival 2023, it has toured nationally and internationally, won the Adelaide Fringe 2026 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award, and received strong critical acclaim.

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Made In Queensland

Queensland is home to a rich performing arts scene filled with tour-ready works ready for the international stage.

Here are a few highlights from the QTouring Work directory for your consideration.

Amor
Visual Theatre / PuppetryInteractive / ImmersiveCircus / Physical Theatre
Nambour
Amor
D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective

D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective is a Sunshine Coast-based multicultural contemporary theatre company that provides performing arts experiences of the highest calibre for audience members who come to see our shows, artists in search of purposeful development opportunities, school students and the community who participate in our training program and engagement activities.

360 ALLSTARS
Interdisciplinary / Multi-mediaLive Music (Contemporary)Circus / Physical Theatre
Fortitude Valley
360 ALLSTARS
Onyx Productions

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding.

THE KNOCK 'EM DOWNS
Circus / Physical TheatreComedyInteractive / Immersive
Brisbane
THE KNOCK 'EM DOWNS
The Mask Family

Welcome to The Knock' Em Downs: Clowns' Night Off—a thrilling 3-hour immersive experience, transforming a Black Box Studio or Main Stage into a bustling clown bar! Join a family of off-duty sideshow clowns, including Bernie & Roach, for an unforgettable night of playful rivalry and absurd fun.

Guests are fully immersed in the action with side-splitting games, offbeat bar challenges, and unexpected clown antics, all in a vibrant cabaret-style setting. Ideal for theatre venues and special events, this version offers a bold and interactive alternative for audiences seeking something different.

The Bubble Emporium
ComedyCircus / Physical TheatreInteractive / Immersive
Brisbane
The Bubble Emporium
The Mask Family

Welcome to The Bubble Canteen, a magical installation where the air sparkles with 20,000 BUBBLES PER MINUTE—from tiny, delicate bubbles that drift gracefully to gigantic, shimmering orbs that captivate and inspire awe. This enchanting world of wonder and delight connects directly to the hearts of audiences aged 0 to 100, creating unforgettable moments of joy, laughter, and connection for all.

Identity
Visual Theatre / PuppetryInteractive / ImmersiveCircus / Physical Theatre
Nambour
Identity
D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective

Are you ready to step into a world where identity is questioned, redefined, and laid bare?

Identity is a bold and immersive performance that invites you to witness the raw, complex journey of four strangers confronting their pasts, their labels, and the forces that have shaped them.

Through a striking blend of physical theatre, poetic movement, and multilingual storytelling, Identity unravels the layers that define who we are.

Expect to be moved, provoked, and inspired as Identity lingers in your thoughts long after the final moment.

The Last Princess of LebanonSam Scoufos
Interdisciplinary / Multi-mediaDramaDance
Gold Coast
The Last Princess of Lebanon
Nadia Milford

The Last Princess of Lebanon tells the story of my great grandmother, a Lebanese princess, turned migrant, turned successful business woman.

It follows her journey from the palaces of Beiteddine to the humble Queenslander in the small town of Dalby during the 1930s where she eventually opened her own successful fashion store. Sheathed inside a fun fairytale facade, the story reveals the darker realities of life as a princess during a time where women fought for freedom and autonomy and over their bodies. It also sheds light on Australia’s sinister history of assimilation while recognising how far the country has come.

The Lost BalloonJustin Ma
Visual Theatre / PuppetryCircus / Physical TheatreComedy
Brisbane
The Lost Balloon
The Mask Family

The Lost Balloon invites audiences into a whimsical world where a lonely yet loveable character’s discovery of a shiny yellow balloon sparks an unforgettable adventure. But when the balloon drifts away, a charming and chaotic chase through a bustling city begins!

Along the journey, our Hero encounters an array of delightfully eccentric masked characters: the mischievous Golden Oldies, the fabulously flamboyant Lollipop Ladies, and the ever-so-delightful Tourists. Each encounter brings unexpected moments of humour, tenderness, and joy.

Meet Your Maker
DramaComedyLive Music (Contemporary)
Brisbane / Sydney
Meet Your Maker
Blak Social

A split second before the biggest show of her career, an Indigenous pop artist goes missing. Wrestling with every choice she’s ever made, our icon traverses deep time to meet her makers in an attempt to discover the truth.

Set in the fictional universe of Queen’s City this story re-imagines a world where Indigenous communities were given their land back. In another time, we get to see what might happen if we had gone down a different path, if Indigenous pop culture was the norm and not the token.

A high-octane, pop-fueled debut premiere from Blak Social’s Alethea Beetson (Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi and Wiradjuri). Meet Your Maker is not based on a true story… but it is based on a true feeling. A one-woman tour de force performance that traverses live music, video, and monologue forms.

The Party
DramaInteractive / Immersive
Sunshine Coast
The Party
Catbird Theatre Company

Sweetie the Swamp Wallaby is getting ready for a big surprise -her joey is about to emerge from her pouch. Luckily, she has her friends Edna the Echidna and Maggie the Magpie to help her prepare. Come join the animals of the forest to get ready for The Party!

The Party is a delightful introduction to the world of theatre. This show has gentle and playful interactions with multiple sensory elements, props and puppets.

The 2024 development of this project was supported by The Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Ready or Not
ComedyDrama
Southern Gold Coast
Ready or Not
White Rabbit Theatre

‘Ready or Not’ is a highly physical, funny and deeply personal fever dream of birthday parties, horse races and Stepford wives. This honest and often moving interrogation of what’s left behind once ‘closed doors’ are opened asks audiences to consider the secrets we keep, the stories we survive, and the light that can still shine through into the darkest of places.

Scaredy House
Interactive / ImmersiveInterdisciplinary / Multi-media
Brisbane
Scaredy House
Counterpilot

It's a dark and stormy night! Co-create ghost stories with hi-tech shadow puppetry in our enormous projector-mapped blanket fort.

Join techno-troublemakers Counterpilot in Scaredy House - a new interactive experience for young people aged 7-10 and their grown ups. In this theatrical experiment, we will illuminate our fears, explore anxiety up close, and befriend the ghosts that haunt us everyday.

You’ve never heard a ghost story quite like this one…

Truthmachine
Interdisciplinary / Multi-mediaInteractive / Immersive
Brisbane
Truthmachine
Counterpilot

Truthmachine is the multi award-winning social experiment from renowned techno-troublemakers, Counterpilot. Watch on or be interrogated with real biometric sensors as we seek out truth in a post-truth world. The polygraph machine used to be regarded as a legal instrument, but today we think we can cheat it — let's see if your heart rate can lie as effectively as our leaders can...

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(May 2026) Official Showcase Victoria Showcasing Artists

Meet the six companies pitching at Showcase Victoria and join us at their sessions across Tuesday and Wednesday.

Vanessa West
Cluster Arts Global Pty Ltd
Cluster Arts Global Pty Ltd
Aunty Sharron and the Daughts

Tuesday 12 May 2026,
SESSION 3 1:45PM – 3:00PM

A vibrant, engaging live performance connecting young audiences and families with First Nations culture through storytelling, dance, music, animation, and puppetry.

Stomp, dance, laugh and sing with Indigenous Insights! Meet cheeky puppet dinawan-emu and friends as we connect to culture in this vibrant, engaging live performance.

See their Showcase Victoria Performance Profile →

Backbone Youth ArtsMorgan Roberts
Briefs Factory
Circa
Circa
North of Now

Wednesday 13 May 2026,
SESSION 5 9:00AM – 10:30AM

Seven extraordinary bodies on a bare stage, building impossible architectures from flesh and trust.

North of Now strips circus to its essentials. The weight of one person in another’s hands and the question of whether the catch will come. Directed by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, and perfomed by core members of Circa’ peerless ensemble, it creates structures that exist only in the moment of their making: cathedrals of balance, bridges of breath, monuments to the fragile fact of presence.

See their Showcase Victoria Performance Profile →

Tom Thum and Tnee Dyer
QUIET RIOT + PolytoxicJoel Devereux
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(Feb 2026) Official APAM Showcasing Artists

Meet the six companies pitching at APAM and join us at their sessions across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The Farm
The Farm

Session #1 (Large Venues)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:00 AM

Pan Pacific Perth - Golden Ballroom

The Farm twists big ideas into bold, mischievous dance-theatre. Their latest creation circles the edges of mortality, while tour-ready works invite audiences into strange, exhilarating worlds they won’t easily leave behind.

Sometimes brash, always bold and insightful, The Farm connects everyone from art aficionados to theatre virgins, often described as the ‘gateway drug to contemporary dance’. Our company is run by four Artistic Directors in a collaborative and anti-hierarchical model with connections to the Gold Coast, WA, and Berlin. We push the boundaries of contemporary arts practice by challenging preconceptions of what performance is and where it can be seen. From a drive-in B-grade horror piece in a Showground, to a durational improvisation on a sandbar, we have proven ourselves as bold re-imaginers of how contemporary performance can touch the lives of everyday people.

Circa
Counterpilot
BlakDance
Stuck Pigs Squealing and Julia Hales
Stuck Pigs Squealing and Julia Hales
Screens

Session #5 (Small-to-Medium Venues)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:30 AM

Pan Pacific Perth - Golden Ballroom

Screens is a bold new theatre work led by Perth artist and advocate Julia Hales, who has Down syndrome (DS). At a time when people with DS are thriving, advances in prenatal testing threaten the future of their community. Drawing on lived experience and research showing that people with DS and their families report high levels of happiness and pride, Screens challenges fear and stigma with compassion and truth. Created by Hales and her long-time collaborator Finn O’Branagain (Sydney), with Chris and Dani Kohn (Cairns) and Hermione Merry (Castlemaine)—all parents of children with DS—the work combines text, live and recorded video, immersive sound and visual design.

Screens gives voice to those rarely heard in conversations about testing, ethics, and inclusion, offering audiences an entertaining, moving, and thought-provoking experience celebrating life, love, and difference.

Dancenorth AustraliaDavid Kelly
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