3 – 18 Sept
Ishmael
A dead earth. A climate refugee. A voyage to the outer solar system.
Brisbane Festival, QPAC, and Dead Puppet Society in association with Screen Queensland, present
World Premiere
A Dead Puppet Society production, written by David Morton
Ishmael is the latest work by the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society who lend their trademark theatre magic to Herman Melville’s beloved classic, Moby Dick.
In this reimagined contemporary space saga, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast oceans with the immensity of the universe, and the endless possibilities and terrors it holds.
Melding live filmmaking with miniature sets, puppetry and music by Bec Sandridge, Xavier Dunn and Dave Jenkins Jnr, Ishmael tells a captivating story about individual hope and collective redemption.
Director and Designer David Morton
Creative Producer Nicholas Paine
Associate Director Matt Seery
Composer Bec Sandridge
Projection Designer Justin Harrison
Sound Designer and Music Supervisor Tony Brumpton
Lighting Designer Christine Felmingham
Co-Designer (props and locations) Jennifer Livingstone
Costume Designer Nathalie Ryner
Dramaturg Louise Gough
Cast List Ellen Bailey, Barb Lowing and Patrick Jhanur
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Philip Bacon AO.
The Ishmael script was commissioned by Dead Puppet Society. The production has been commissioned by Brisbane Festival, Dead Puppet Society and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Additional support has been provided by Glass Half Full Productions.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
The Creative Sparks Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to support local arts and culture in Brisbane.
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Price
$39 - $49 + Booking fee
Times
Mon - Tue 6:30pm
Wed - Sat 7:30pm
Wed 8 Sept, Wed 15 Sept 11am
Sat 4 , 11, 18 Sept 2pm
Duration
80 minutes
Where
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
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The company’s strength is their ability to create an entire realm for their audience to inhabit... they are nothing short of amazing.
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Dead Puppet Society
Dead Puppet Society creates deeply imaginative design-led theatre, public art and sculpture, combining timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Best known for their works Holding Achilles, Ishmael, The Wider Earth and Laser Beak Man
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How to get there
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101