University of the Sunshine Coast Theatre, Australia

23/06/2026

Only a few tickets left to The Chair and The Cello performance next week on Thursday 2nd July. Get in quick! Tickets at the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-chair-and-the-cello-unisc-research-project-performance-event

UniSC Theatre and Performance presents The Chair and The Cello, a research project performance event. Devised by Dr Hannah Banks, AProf Nicola Hyland and Dr Briony Luttrell with Dr Carl Walling and Lucy Orkild
The Chair and The Cello is a new creative work which was devised as part of a research project.
This event is free and will be held in the K1.G.09 Performance Studio on the Sippy Downs campus. It is next to Carpark P6 and the Art Gallery.

Photos by Tricia King

17/06/2026

UniSC Theatre and Performance presents The Chair and The Cello, a research project performance event. Devised by Dr Hannah Banks, AProf Nicola Hyland and Dr Briony Luttrell with Dr Carl Walling and Lucy Orkild

The Chair and The Cello is a new creative work which was devised as part of a research project. The performance is set over the course of one night and explores ideas of loneliness, isolation and academia. The human need for connection is confronted by the inanimate object: sexy cellos, fascist chairs, and piles of doom. When we are overwhelmed with to-do lists and easy-clean DIY dystopian capitalism, when we are confined in a liminal and uncanny space, what is it that we need to survive?

This event will begin with an introduction from the project’s Chief Investigator Dr Hannah Banks, followed by a presentation from our international collaborator AProf Nicola Hyland about the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of performance from an Indigenous perspective. Then there will be a short break with some light refreshments, before the performance of The Chair and The Cello commences at 6.30pm, with an approximate run time of 50 minutes.

This event is free and will be held in the K1.G.09 Performance Studio on the Sippy Downs campus. It is next to Carpark P6 and the Art Gallery. Tickets can be registered at the link below.

Running time: 2 hours with an interval

The Chair and The Cello is set over the course of one night and explores ideas of loneliness, isolation and academia.

16/04/2026

Counting down the hours until opening show tonight. Missed out on tickets, that’s okay Friday shows and Saturday night are still available. Before we embark on the adventures of Jane Austen’s literature, let’s meet the last of the crew.

Cara Bales - Costumes, set and props and lighting operator (1st photo)

Cara is a fourth year bachelor of education (secondary)/bachelor of arts student, majoring in theatre and performance. This is her third UniSC theatre company production.

Ashdon Mayfield - Mannequin Costume Designer (2nd photo)

Ashdon is a fourth year bachelor of creative industries student, majoring in theatre and performance. This is his second UniSC theatre company production.

Sammy White - Marketing/PR

Sammy is in her final semester of a bachelor of education (secondary)/bachelor of arts, majoring in theatre and performance and an extended minor in biology. This is her fifth UniSC theatre company production.

Book your free tickets now. Link below.

https://events.humanitix.com/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-unisc-theatre-company-production?fbclid=IwdGRjcARKpLlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHLr0D1FHJnN5jPJP6gOQ_58z26W510jpEjwfcQMxx3TY6bmFS6MxR6pOQ_A_aem_Ol5hc94yLP1z0H3anz2Q9w&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

15/04/2026

Opening show is tomorrow night of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged. Have you got your tickets yet, if not grab them now! Let’s meet some of the crew that have helped this play come together.

Holly Dodd - Assistant Director (1st Photo)
Holly is a final year Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English and minoring in theatre and performance. This is her fourth UniSC Theatre Company Production.

Zoe Mahoney - Stage Manager (2nd Photo)
Zoe is a fifth year Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Japanese and Theatre. This is her first UniSC Theatre Company Production.

Inara Scott - Assistant Stage Manager, Understudy and Stage Hand (3rd Photo)
Inara is a second year Bachelor of Creative Industries, majoring in Theatre and Performance and Creative Writing. This is her first UniSC Theatre Company Production.

Tickets selling out now so come support free theatre and book yourself a seat. Link below

https://events.humanitix.com/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-unisc-theatre-company-production?fbclid=IwdGRjcARKpLlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHLr0D1FHJnN5jPJP6gOQ_58z26W510jpEjwfcQMxx3TY6bmFS6MxR6pOQ_A_aem_Ol5hc94yLP1z0H3anz2Q9w&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

15/04/2026

Here's a sneak peak of our beautiful costumes for THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED. It opens Thursday 16th (tomorrow!) Reserve your free tickets at the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-unisc-theatre-company-production

14/04/2026

Opening show for The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged is two days away! So let’s meet the Cast!

Cameron Rose - Lead Actress (1st photo)
Cameron is a second year bachelor of creative industries student, majoring in theatre and performance and creative writing. This is her first UniSC theatre company production.

Caeli Taylor - Lead Actress and Sound Designer (2nd photo)
Caeli is a fourth year bachelor of education (secondary)/bachelor of arts student, majoring in theatre and performance. This is her fifth UniSC theatre company production.

Marcellus Sara - Lead Actor (3rd photo)
Marcellus is a fifth year bachelor of law/bachelor of arts student, majoring in theatre and performance. This is his fourth UniSC theatre company production.

Tickets still available for all shows, but not for long. Get your free tickets now!

https://events.humanitix.com/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-unisc-theatre-company-production?fbclid=IwdGRjcARKpLlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHLr0D1FHJnN5jPJP6gOQ_58z26W510jpEjwfcQMxx3TY6bmFS6MxR6pOQ_A_aem_Ol5hc94yLP1z0H3anz2Q9w&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

08/04/2026

Do you have a favourite Jane Austen novel? Our wonderful actors in THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED take on all of Austen’s beloved heroines, friends, and love interests in just 80 minutes! The show opens on Thursday 16 April, reserve your free tickets now at the link below!
https://events.humanitix.com/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-unisc-theatre-company-production

30/03/2026

Tickets are now live for our first show of 2026!
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn Macmillan, Charlotte Northeast and Meghan Winch, directed by Dr Hannah Banks opens 16th April.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an audience in possession of high spirits must be in want of a ticket to this big-hearted comedy that will delight Austen fans and newcomers alike!

All performances are free and are in the K1.G.09 Performance Studio on the Sippy Downs campus. It is next to Carpark P6 and the Art Gallery.
Thursday 16 April at 7.00pm
Friday 17 April at 2.00pm
Friday 17 April at 7.00pm
Saturday 18 April at 7.00pm

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged - a UniSC Theatre Company Production