Playlab Theatre is the leading publisher of contemporary Australian theatre and the foremost supporter of Queensland playwrights and their stories.

Horizon by Maxine Mellor

A Playlab Theatre production. Playlab Theatre is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

PLAYWRIGHT: Maxine Mellor
DIRECTOR/DRAMATURG: Ian Lawson
LIGHTING DESIGNER: David Walters
SOUND DESIGNER: Guy Webster
AV DESIGNER: Nathan Sibthorpe

This critically acclaimed production, written by one of Australia’s most celebrated playwrights and brought to life by an award-winning creative team, delivers a fast-paced, exhilarating experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Blending Australian Gothic and psychological thriller elements, it offers a gripping and thought-provoking allegory on Australia’s modern political landscape that appeals to both seasoned theatre lovers and newcomers. It offers insightful reflections that linger long after the final scene. "...making it a thought-provoking experience for Southeast Queensland audiences.” (Drama Dispatch).

1. Presenters Pack
2. Published Playscript
3. Education Notes
4. Audience Vox Pops
5. Production Recording (pay per view for schools)
6. Reviews
7. Cast/Creative Interviews
8. Production & Rehearsal Images
9. Hero & Additional Photoshoot Imagery
10. Digital Assets including Poster, Email Signature, Flyers and Social Media collateral featuring hero imagery
11. Social Story

Beyond the performance, we offer a range of engagement activities designed to deepen audience connection and foster artistic development. Our creative team can deliver online or in-person workshops in acting, directing, playwriting, and technical theatre, tailored to suit participants of all experience levels. These workshops provide valuable skills and insights for community and creative arts groups, encouraging ongoing artistic practice within local communities. Post-performance discussions further enrich the experience, allowing audiences to engage directly with the actors and creatives through Q&A sessions that unpack the themes, process, and impact of the work.

The tour’s cultural legacy extends beyond the stage, leaving a lasting impact through published works that ensure ongoing access to the play and its ideas. Horizon is available as a hardcopy publication for purchase, offering audiences and creatives the opportunity to revisit and study the work. Additionally, we provide access to a broader catalogue of Australian Gothic, Cinematic Theatre, and works for young people. These resources support future productions, inspire new voices, and contribute to the continued growth of contemporary Australian theatre.