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Ad Astra

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Address: 57 Misterton Street 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.adastracreativity.com/

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25.01.2022 Love getting out to see what our fellow Community Theatre Groups are up to, the spaces they utilise so cleverly and the range of productions they put on . Very... moved tonight by Ad Astra’s 2.20am by Rebecca Lister in Misterton St Fortitude Valley Four talented actors each working through a family suicide and how important sharing and verbalising or expressing the resultant emotions are in the process of coming through the darkest experiences of life ...From deep and dark to funny and back again in 80 minutes Brava ! See more

24.01.2022 Next we introduce the lovely Sandra Harman! Tickets selling fast! God of Carnage opens on the 28th of August with a limited season. Tickets at trybooking.com

24.01.2022 Heading to a big event? Take a mask with you. When attending a big event or travelling on public transport its strongly recommend you wear a mask especially when entering, exiting or moving through areas where lots of people are gathered. We understand there are situations where you may not be able to maintain social distancing, and wearing a mask can give you added protection. Along with a mask, it's also really important to follow the other COVID safe behaviours, includi...ng: Washing hands often and thoroughly Maintaining social distancing Covering coughs or sneezes Staying at home if unwell Getting tested if you're showing any signs of COVID-19. See more

23.01.2022 Last, but not least, is the wonderful Deidre Grace! Opening night is nearing! Our actors are working incredibly hard to bring an amazing show to our Ad Astra audiences. Tickets are selling fast, so book at trybooking.com!

23.01.2022 Cast and script very funny ... an antidote to 2020!

22.01.2022 To all those of you anticipating our first production of 2020, The Laramie Project, Ad Astra has made the difficult decision to postpone the opening of this pl...ay as a result of advice in relation to Covid-19. Our Director, cast and crew had been working tirelessly right up until dress rehearsal last night. We hope to be able to announce new dates for this play in the near future. All tickets purchased will be refunded in the immediate future. To our faithful patrons thank you for your continuing support. Can’t wait to share this play with you. See more

21.01.2022 Congratulations to the Handle With Care team. First review is in! Thank you to Nadia and Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane for coming and supporting indie work https://www.nothingeverhappensinbrisbane.com//handle-with-

21.01.2022 AD ASTRA IS NOMINATED FOR A MATILDA! https://www.matildaawards.com.au/2019-nominees

21.01.2022 LARAMIE IS BACK! Last year you may remember that our production of The Laramie Project was due to open in the same week that covid shut us down! Do not despair... We are resurrecting this classic and important piece of theatre, opening on 5th Feb for a 3 week season. Get your tickets from the link below and watch this space for some cool rehearsal pics! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=675771&

19.01.2022 Meet our final ensemble cast member in 2.20AM - Sandra Harman in the role of Trish Sandra is an experienced theatre and film actor, director, producer, children’s entertainer & events host. She was co-founder of the Edge Theatre Company with Ron Kelly, has won several awards on the Queensland Festival Circuit, and toured The Netherlands, England, Wales, and Australia as Sybil Faulty in Faulty Towers, the Dining Experience. Theatre productions have included Medea, Shadow of a... Gunman & The Lesson (Edge Theatre), West Side Story & Murder on the Nile (Starbuck Productions), Bell, Book & Candle, In Camera, & Dead White Males (Brisbane Arts), Six Degrees of Separation (Diabre), White Devil (Trocadero) Elephant Man & The Woman in Black (Harvest Rain) The Norman Conquests & Don’t Dress for Dinner (Mixed Company), Jakes Women (Stagewise), The Rocky Horror Show (On The Boards), The Miracle Worker (Crossbow), Henry V and The Taming of the Shrew (4MBS Shakespeare Festival) and The Vagina Monologues (4Stage.Productions) Sandra recently took a 2 year hiatus from theatre to again concentrate on film and television where she has appeared in a number of short films, feature films, and TV commercials for RACQ, Queensland Health, Crisco and KFC. In 2019, she returned to the stage as Mrs. Appleyard in Picnic at Hanging Rock (Brisbane Arts), and as since appeared in Murder at the Bodega (Murder She Wrote), Ruby Moon & Spring Awakening (MBTC) and Dinner in Transylvania & Forbidden Broadway (Casa Mia Productions). This will be Sandra’s second production for Ad Astra, having previously appeared in God of Carnage as Annette. BOOK NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=666797&

18.01.2022 On the Thursday of Christmas the theatre gave to me 1 Jarvis Taylor in Jingle Bells Sucks Baubles currently playing at Ad Astra

18.01.2022 Coming the see the Brisbane Premiere of Rebecca Lister's 2020AM? We have these fabulous sets of handmade 'safety pin' Angels for your Christmas tree, or perhaps add a touch of sparkle to that gift? At just $20 a set, they are lovingly gift boxed and waiting for you to take home... All proceeds go to Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support - SOSBSA is a non-profit charitable association formed for and by people bereaved by suicide. 2.20AM returns to the Ad Astra stage tonight - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=666797&

18.01.2022 Yes I was more concerned for my safety...somewhere inside we know it could happen to us at anytime..." . Next up is the wonderful Charlotte Trevaskes who will be playing Zackie Salmon! . Hailed as one of the most captivating and encompassing pieces of contemporary theatre, The Laramie Project shocks, challenges, and moves all who watch it as it reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion that lie within all human beings in any seemingly average com...munity. . Tickets at trybooking.com See more

17.01.2022 When you call someone s faggot...or a lez...do you realize that is violence? That is the seed of violence. And I would resent it immensely, if you used anything I said, to somehow cultivate that kind of violence, even in its smallest form. - Detective Rob DeBree Next up we introduce the wonderful Andrew Fraser, who will be playing Detective Rob DeBree.... The Laramie Project is a moving production, following the true story of openly gay college student, Matthew Sheppard. Matthew was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming for his sexuality. Shows run for two weeks, from the 20th March - 4th April. Tickets at trybooking.com

17.01.2022 Ad Astra's play, Kelly, is nominated for a Matilda! Shooting for the Stars! https://www.matildaawards.com.au/2019-nominees

17.01.2022 "The fencethat place has become a pilgrimage siteIt’s so stark and so empty and you can’t help but think of Matthew out there for eighteen hours in nearly freezing temperatures." . Next we introduce Jarvis Taylor who will be playing Stephen Mead Johnson. . Indeed, as a community, we have made progress when it comes to embracing the LGBTQ community, but we have a long way to go. The Laramie Project has the power to confront, and hopefully begin or rekindle discussions which can lead to real change in our world.

17.01.2022 Nothing like a full dress run on a Sunday morning! Shirley Valentine opens in just 5 days! Book tickets now to avoid missing out. Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547884

15.01.2022 Thank you Theatre Haus for your thoughtful review of our current production of 2.20AM and Congratulations to Director Jacqueline Kerr, and Cast members Caitlyn Leo, Georgia Shaw, Gregory J Wilken and Sandra Harman https://www.theatrehaus.com/2020/11/220-am-ad-astra/ The Season continues this week Thursday to Sunday.

15.01.2022 Red has been wowing audiences and performing to SOLD OUT shows! $20 tickets for TONIGHT ONLY. Don’t miss out! Tickets at www.trybooking.com/BKVFS

13.01.2022 "Hell is God's place for fags." - Reverend Fred Phillips. . We would now love to introduce John Salmond, who will be portraying Reverend Fred Phillips. . In October 1998 in the middle of a prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 yr old man was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, robbed, tortured and left alone to die. He was discovered after eighteen hours, barely clinging to life, and died in hospital five days later. The reason for this brutal crime? Matt...hew Shepard was gay. . The Laramie Project opens on the 20th March and runs for a strictly limited season, tickets are at trybooking.com or in our instagram bio! See more

13.01.2022 https://www.adastracreativity.com/performances check out the 2020 Season!

12.01.2022 It's getting very busy in the lead up to Christmas for everyone, including the cast of Jingle Bells Sucks Baubles as they get ready to perform 2 SHOWS today!

11.01.2022 ...Matthew’s ... guiding this little path with his light for me to walk down. And he just- every time we get to a door, he opens it. And he just says ‘OK, next step’" Next up we introduce the amazing Nicole Ostini, who will be playing Romaine Patterson. AdAstra is excited to announce its first production for the year, The Laramie Project. An important and deeply affecting work, The Laramie Project is a timely reminder of our humanity, told through the stories of the ...residents of a small mid-west American town. Shows run for two weeks, from the 20th March - 4th April. Tickets at trybooking.com See more

10.01.2022 Announcing our first cast member - Helen Ekundayo! Running from the 28th of August to the 12th of September, God of Carnage is one show you don't want to miss! Tickets at trybooking.com

10.01.2022 Cast member Bronte Price is very sad that it is the last performance of Jingle Bells Sucks Baubles today. She hopes you enjoy the show..

09.01.2022 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703844

08.01.2022 Our event is live for Shirley Valentine! You do not want to miss this fantastic show! Our wonderful Shirley - Jacqueline Kerr is absolutely smashing this role!... Book tickets now! Limited seats and limited season.

08.01.2022 Sam and Abbie work as baristas at the airport. They love their job, but sometimes work days can be hard and long. Get over your Thursday work blues by coming to see the second showing of Handle With Care at 7:30pm tonight on the Ad Astra stage! Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703960

08.01.2022 "It made me feel better because it was partially Matthew Shepard's fault and partially the guys who did it...you know, maybe fifty-fifty..." Introducing Tom MacPherson who will be playing the role of Murdock Cooper! ... The Laramie Project opens on the 20th of March and runs for two weeks! Tickets are in our bio - you don't want to miss out!

07.01.2022 Audiences absolutely loved opening weekend of Shirley Valentine! We have another weekend of fantastic shows coming up this weekend! Check out our event for days and times and book your tickets now!

07.01.2022 Opening in 3 weeks... Get your tickets at trybooking.com

06.01.2022 Another great performance of Jingle Bells Sucks Baubles last night, and we introduce you to another great cast member Aliandra Calabrese

06.01.2022 We’re back to it at Ad Astra! Our team were busy taking lots of production photos for our next show. Keep an eye out - more information is coming soon! . . . #adastra #actingbrisbane #actorsaustralia #actors #acting #bridbaneshows #brisbanethestre #brisbanecity #fortitudevalley #independenttheatre #production #queenslandtheatre #queensland shows #theatre @ Ad Astra

06.01.2022 A special message from our lovely Shirley Valentine! We open 11th of October! Book tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547884 ... #adastracreativity #shirleyvalentine

04.01.2022 Make your visit to Handle With Care extra special with dinner at King Street, only a 2 minute walk from Ad Astra Or the Constance and Alfred Hotel is also just nearby in Constance Street Plenty of parking and public transport is also available!... TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703960

04.01.2022 Next we introduce Tom Coyle! . . Visit trybooking.com for tickets to God Of Carnage, Ad Astra’s newest (and possibly funniest) production! Seats are limited, don’t miss out!

04.01.2022 Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=576003&

04.01.2022 ADDITIONAL DATES ADDED! Audiences have loved God Of Carnage so much, that we've added two extra shows! Sunday September 6th at 6pm and Thursday September 10th at 7:30pm. Get tickets at trybooking.com!

03.01.2022 Come along and see why Christmas isn’t really the most wonderful time of the year!

02.01.2022 Ad Astra is so incredibly excited to welcome back theatre-goers with our newest production! God Of Carnage opens on the 28th of August! Elaine and Annette’s son hit Michael and Veronica’s son in the face with a stick, resulting in two broken teeth. The four of them agree to discuss the incident civilly, but, as the afternoon wears on the polite veneer breaks down and by the end, it's every man or woman for themselves. Visit www.trybooking.com for tickets.

02.01.2022 The only place that was not covered in blood, on his face, was what appeared to be where he had been crying, down his face... - Officer Reggie Fluty. Next up we'd love to introduce Kirsty Pickering, who will be playing the role of Officer Reggie Fluty. "The Laramie Project" focuses on the death of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student who was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming, because of his sexual identity. Opening night is 20th of March and runs for two weeks - tickets are available at trybooking.com or simply click the link in our bio.

02.01.2022 What does it take to go from Shirley Bradshaw to Shirley Valentine? Come along from October the 11th to follow the beautiful story of Shirley Valentine. Limited seats and limited season.... Book tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547884 #shirleyvalentine #adastracreativity #independenttheatre

02.01.2022 You can’t blame Shirley for her love of Greece when this is what’s awaiting her! Shirley Valentine opens 11th of October - limited seats and limited season! Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547884&

01.01.2022 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT Handle with Care opens at 7:30pm tonight on the Ad Astra stage. There are still a handful of tickets left. See you there Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703960

01.01.2022 Get ready to laugh as much as Shirley! Shirley Valentine opens this Friday the 11th! Book tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547884... #shirleyvalentine #independenttheatre #adastracreativity

01.01.2022 "The overall delivery of Ad Astra’s production of ‘2:20 AM’ was compelling..." Theatre Haus On tonight 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2pm. Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=666797&