Brisbane Theatre Company Announces New Season Following Director Resignation
What happened
La Boite Theatre in Brisbane announced its 2027 season will feature the premiere of a new play, Calibre. The play, which is about John Howard’s gun reforms, will star Darren Gilshenan. This announcement followed the resignation of artistic director Courtney Stewart and multiple redundancies at the company last month.
From theage.com.au
Why it matters
The changes at La Boite Theatre reflect shifts within Brisbane's independent theatre scene. The resignation of Courtney Stewart and the subsequent changes at the company could affect its ability to secure future funding or maintain stable operations.
An independent theatre scene is currently operating within the country, centered in Brisbane.
From theage.com.au
Who's involved
- Darren GilshenanAustralian actor starring in the new play, Calibre
- Courtney StewartFormer artistic director of the Brisbane theatre company
- BrisbaneLocation where the theatre company and events are based
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Courtney StewartSpeculative
Her resignation could affect the theatre company's ability to secure future funding or maintain stable operations.
- Darren GilshenanSpeculative
He could gain new revenue through his core role in the production.