Welcome to our Spring 2025 newsletter!
Blue Roo Theatre Company is supported by the Queensland Government
and Arts Queensland
Spring is buzzing at Blue Roo!
November is full of highlights:
- Our mainstage production of Our Brisbane Story at the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC), Kangaroo Point
- The global launch of our new web series Acting Up: Behind the Scenes at Blue Roo
Our Brisbane Story at the QMC
- Early Bird Tickets are available now to mid-October at this link
- Queensland schools — don’t miss the special Thursday schools’ performance at $5 per ticket, with accompanying staff attendance free. Book early for this perfect end-of-year treat at this link
- The Honorable John-Paul Langbroek MP, Minister for Education and the Arts, is attending the Saturday matinee performance. Welcome to the show, Minister!
We’re also:
- Celebrating Friends of Blue Roo
- Celebrating team achievements
- Opening 2026 Term 1 registrations for our Pathways to PerformancePrograms
- Theatre
- Festivals, Fetes and Fun
- Starting to devise our performance spectacular for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics
- Announcing our Our International Day of Disability celebrations and Mega-raffle.
Join us on stage, online, and in the community this Spring.
Enjoy the newsletter!
What’s in this edition?
“Our Brisbane Story” – The Latest Blue Roo Production
Are you looking for a unique and heart-warming theatre experience filled with Are you looking for a heart-warming theatre experience filled with laughter, music, buses, a River Cat, a self-driving car – and one unforgettable journey of self-discovery.
Don’t miss this original, inclusive narrative reflecting the Blue Roo Team’s collective voices, experiences and perceptions of living with disability in Brisbane.
Join the ensemble’s unforgettable journey to Brisbane’s SouthBank to watch Riverfire. What is shared and what is learnt along the way? Why a guinea pig café? You’ll find out in this funny, thought provoking inclusive group narrative.
Performances: Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point 4169.
Save the dates and save money! Early bird tickets are available now, until 11th October.
Schools Dress Rehearsal, Thursday, 20 November, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm are available now.
(For school and tertiary students of all ages, school groups and teachers)
Queensland Premiere, Friday, 21 November, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Weekend Matinee, Saturday, 22 November, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Premiere and Weekend Matinee Ticket Link
All performances are inclusive for audience members of all abilities. Before each show, a Tactile Tour is available for visually impaired attendees and a staff member to audio describe, on request, and a brief audience Q&A with the cast follows every performance.
Blue Roo Changes Lives See you at the show
Meet Megan
Introducing … Megan Troth.
Megan brings a wealth of experience to Blue Roo, with over 20 years in community-focused roles and seven years in events and office management, and… a very zany sense of humour.
She is skilled in promotion, business and community engagement, and event delivery, holding a Diploma of Events Management and currently completing a Certificate III in Community Services.
With lived experience supporting family members with disability, Megan is passionate about inclusion and excited to support disability-led performances, festivals and fund raising. She values creating theatre that empowers artists, amplifies inclusive voices, and builds meaningful community connections.
Megan is currently organising our 2025 International Day of Disability mega raffle and celebrations. The 2025 raffle could solve your Christmas gift dilemmas!
Keep your eye out on the website and Facebook for more information.
Friends of Blue Roo
A heartfelt thank you to our Friends of Blue Roo in the spotlight for our Spring edition.
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Your generous support helps people with disability access life-changing opportunities in performance, earn while you learn mentorships, and creative leadership.
You ensure that disability voices and original stories are celebrated, barriers are broken down, and the impact of inclusive theatre continues to grow across Queensland communities, and internationally online.
Together, we are building a strong legacy of creativity, leadership, and community connection that will inspire for years to come.
We are proud to celebrate your partnerships and promote your commitment through our productions, events, and media platforms, shining a spotlight on those who champion inclusive disability theatre.
Supporting Blue Roo in 2025
Supported by the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland and the Friends of Blue Roo, we are dedicated to empowering people with disability who are passionate about the performing arts to shine.
We would appreciate your support as a donor or sponsor to help us continue this work. Blue Roo changes lives and supports communities.
Your tax-deductible gift will help us:
★ Champion the next generation – Support paid mentorships, skills development, and creative pathways and employment opportunities for performers and arts workers with disability.
★ Power new original works, digital storytelling, and fresh creative approaches that break barriers and bring people together.
★ Give voice to real stories – Help us create original theatre that reflects the lived experiences of Queenslanders with disability and shares them with the world.
Every donation, big or small, helps us build a future where creativity is inclusive, leadership is nurtured, and theatre is for everyone.
Note: Please state your name or organisation when making your donation, and also email us at info@bluerootheatre.org.au so we know where to send your ATO tax receipt. Thanks.
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All donors and sponsors will be publicly acknowledged as a Friend of Blue Roo on our website, in newsletters and on social media during the year. Our newsletter reaches Queensland and Australia wide.Performance sponsorships will be acknowledged in Production Programs, in Performance Introductions and filmed performances.
Team Triumphs
Congratulations Festival Rovers!
The roving team had Anywhere Festival goers smiling, waving, pointing and clapping… and street car horns beeping. Great debut!
Congratulations James!
Meet James the Host of our new global web series Acting Up: Behind the Scenes of Blue Roo Rehearsals focussing the world’s attention on Queensland disability theatre!
Meet Cam & Anthony!
Both fearless Ensemble members with a great sense of humour. We’re glad you’re here!!
Congratulations Brigid & Oliwia!
Stars of the Mater Hospital’s new staff training film. Awesome work!
What’s on for the rest of 2025?
Join the Blue Roo Team. Meet new friends! Laugh together! Wow yourself and the world!
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